Raymond Strong
Raymond Strong, of Papatoetoe, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community. He was Chairperson of Mainstreet Papatoetoe for 13 years, where he led others in a project to beautify Old Papatoetoe. He formed the Papatoetoe Railway Preservation Trust in 1996 and was instrumental in the relocation of the Papatoetoe railway station and the purchase of railway memorabilia. Mr Strong is a member of the Papatoetoe Community Board and was Chairperson of the Papatoetoe Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association.