The late Mr Walter Rofe, QSM, Wairoa
Mr Murray John Rofe accepted the medal on behalf of the late Mr Walter Rofe.
For services to conservation and angling. Mr Walter Rofe was an advocate for anglers and game bird hunters in the Wairoa and East Coast region. He served as a Councillor for Fish and Game on the Eastern Region Council for 15 years, from 1994 to 2009. During this period, he also served on the Council for the Wairoa sub-region. He achieved a strong representation for Wairoa anglers and hunters on the Eastern Fish and Game Council, ensuring that fisheries in Wairoa and Waikaremoana were well resourced, and that game bird hunters be heard through Council processes. He was a member of the Wairoa District Anglers Club since 1957, serving on the committee for 20 years, including nine as President. He was a life member for several years. The late Mr Rofe was a committee member of the Friends of Te Urewera National Park for many years.