Murray Daniels
Murray Daniels, of Christchurch, received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to marine conservation. Mr Daniels has been an Honorary Fishery Officer at Motunau Beach, where he has a holiday home, since 1988. As the beach has the only boat ramp between Kaikoura and Christchurch, he has voluntarily dedicated hundreds of hours to monitoring the ramp and educating fishers to protect fish stocks. He has earned respect from fishers, commercial stakeholders, and North Canterbury residents for his firm and fair approach.