Thomas Henderson, Pleasant Point, ONZM
For services to the community. Mr Henderson is a South Canterbury farmer who has made a significant difference to the sustainability of the environment and the economy in Canterbury. During a 27-year period he was instrumental in developing and completing the Opuha water storage dam, the first of its kind to be built by a private company in New Zealand. After its completion, Mr Henderson has continued to advocate for other water storage projects to improve economic and environmental outcomes in Canterbury and elsewhere in New Zealand.