James (Jim) Wakelin, Auckland, MNZM
For services to surf life saving. Mr Wakelin has made a strong contribution to Surf Lifesaving at club, district and national levels for 54 years. He joined Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving club in 1957 and was made a life member in 1985. At club level he has served as Team Manager, Club Delegate, Secretary, Treasurer and Chair. He served on Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s National Management Committee from 1977 to 1990. In recent years he has been involved in Surf Lifesaving mentoring roles, and has been on the planning committee for the Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving club centenary celebrations. Mr Wakelin now lives in Auckland, and has provided accounting assistance to Piha Surf Life Saving club since 2006.