Leslie Johnston
Leslie Johnston, Tuatapere, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community. He has been a member of the Hump Track Charitable Trust since its inception in 1995 and is the Teasurer. He was involved in building a section of boardwalk for the Hump Ridge track and viaducts restoration and has spent a considerable amount of time assisting with the construction of other buildings and projects. He is a founding member of the Western Southland Deerstalkers Association and the Waiau Town and Country Club. He has been involved with the Tuatapere Bowling Club for more than 20 years and has been involved with the Tuatapere District Lions Club for more than 35 years. Mr Johnston has also been a member, treasurer, and the patron of the Southland Locator Beacon Charitable Trust since its inception in 1996 and has served 18 years on the Tuatapere Community Board.