Heugh Chappell, Havelock North, QSM
For services to broadcasting and the community. Mr Chappell was the Senior Rural Broadcaster for Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts for Radio New Zealand, based in Napier from 1973 to 1997. Since 1997 he has been a Senior Regional Journalist for Radio New Zealand National. He is well respected for his high journalistic standards, deep knowledge of the rural and business sector and has reported on many high-profile incidents in the Hawke's Bay area. He has a high standing in the community due in part to his voluntary involvement in various charities and welfare groups, including volunteer work at the regional prison.