Stewart Miller
Stewart Miller, of Rolleston, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community. Mr Miller was the only member of the former Banks Peninsula District Council to hold office from its creation in 1989 until its merger with the Christchurch City Council. He continues to be Chairperson of the Akaroa Wairewa Community Board. A rugby referee, he serves on the Canterbury Rugby Union's Appeals Committee and in 2009 completed 50 years of continuous service to the Rugby Referees’ Association. Mr Miller has also been involved with the New Zealand Young Farmers Club, and was Chair of the Waihora Club and the Christchurch District Committee.