Atawhai (Grace) Rameka, of Kaikohe
Atawhai (Grace) Rameka received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community. Ms Rameka has been involved in community affairs in the Northland region for a number of years. She is involved with the Tautoro Anglican Church and plays an important part in local fundraising. She cares for the elderly through the Age Well programme, is active in many capacities at the Te Riingi Marae and is a trustee on the Te Maata Marae Trust. Ms Rameka is a member of the Te Maata Marae Committee, the Tautoro School Centennial Committee and helped to organise the 2006 centennial celebrations.