Laurence McEntee QSM
Laurie McEntee, of Auckland, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community. Mr McEntee is known as the ‘daffodil man’ in North Auckland as he has fundraised at local businesses and vineyards for the Cancer Society for 17 years. In 2008 he formed the steering committee for a rail link from Helensville to Britomart. He is a former Chair of St Patrick’s Parish and continues to help out with maintenance on the church and grounds. In 2010 Mr McEntee was awarded a Rodney Community Service Award.