Haami Hilton, of Napier
Haami Hilton received a Queen's Service Medal for services to Māori. Mr Hilton has been a member of the Māori committee of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for 10 years, representing Heretaunga Taiwhenua. He also represents Māori in his region on Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, the Hastings District Council, and as kaumātua for Colenso High School. Mr Hilton is also involved with the 28 Māori Battalion D Company Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Charitable Trust.