Eric Bonny, Woodville, QSM, for services to the community
Mr Eric Bonny has been involved with the Woodville Volunteer Fire Brigade since 1978 and has been Chief Fire Officer since 2006. Mr Bonny is an honorary life member of the Woodville Fire Brigade and has received a Gold Star from the United Fire Brigades Association for 25 years of service. He has also been awarded a Long Service and Good Conduct medal. He is the leading water and wastewater engineer for the Tararua District Council and has frequently worked on improving water systems and making repairs outside of his normal hours. Mr Bonny voluntarily maintains the pump and filtration systems for community pools across the district.