John Vaile, Westport, QSM
For services to the community. From 1981 to 1987 Mr Vaile was Chairman of the Save Our Hospital Committee in Buller. He has performed leadership roles in a number of sporting organisations, including the Westport BMX Club in the 1980s and the Westport Tennis and Squash Club in the 1990s. Mr Vaile has been an active member of the Buller Community Patrol since its formation in 1992.