Heather Maloney
Heather Maloney, of Pukekohe, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit at an investiture ceremony on 3 April 2009 for services to the community. Mrs Maloney has been involved with the Franklin community for many years. She was mayor of Franklin District Council. She was Chair of the Franklin Centre Building Project, which was built to accommodate a library, arts centre, information centre, café, and meeting rooms. She is a member and training officer of the Franklin and Districts Justices' of the Peace Association. Mrs Maloney is also involved in a number of local activities, including as chair of the Family Support Centre.