Gweneth Fairbrother, Dannevirke, QSM
For services to the community. Mrs Fairbrother is active in the Cancer Society, the Anglican Church, and the Dannevirke Brass Band. She has been a major philanthropist to the St John Health Shuttle from Dannevirke to Palmerston North Hospital, providing, through the Monty Fairbrother Trust, a fully fitted-out $85,000 van, and a car. She has provided funds for the upgrading of buildings and facilities at the Dannevirke Agricultural and Pastoral Showground, the Town Clock and the upgrade of Main Street. She provided a ‘Welcome to Dannevirke’ sign at the southern end of the town, and has given significant funding for new books at the Dannevirke Library. She was a teacher for 30 years at Dannevirke High School and recently retired from the position of Assistant Principal. Mrs Fairbrother is patron of the Dannevirke Theatre Company and recently donated theatre lights and stage curtains.