Mildred Noakes
Mildred Noakes, of Auckland, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community. She has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for all of this time and has been a member of St Mark's Church in Remuera since 1952, where she has been involved in aspects of church life, including the establishment of the Sanctuary Guild. She was also involved with Guiding New Zealand for more than 20 years in a variety of roles. Mrs Noakes was the district commissioner of the Ngāpuhi District, the international secretary for the Auckland Province, a member of the Auckland Provincial Executive Committee, and served on the Otimai Fundraising Committee, which was formed to rebuild Guide House in Auckland.