Philip Wareing, MNZM, Methven
For services to the community. Mr Philip Wareing, a successful Methven businessman, has recently purchased two large farming stations, one of which he has extensively restored and made available to the community for fundraising events. He was Chairperson of the Methven Community Board from 2004 to 2008. He has been Vice Chair of the Methven District Heritage project since 2004, during which time he has been instrumental in the raising of $6 million to upgrade the town’s Memorial Hall. Mr Wareing has provided financial support to many different sports and cultural events in the Methven region.