Colin Russell
Colin Russell, of Christchurch, received the Insignia of an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education. Mr Russell continued to voluntarily contribute to the Christchurch Polytechnic until his retirement in 2009 after 45 years continuous service. He was instrumental in the establishment of the science block and was the first Chairman of the Christchurch Polytechnic Foundation. Mr Russell has served 30 years as a driver for Meals on Wheels.