Kindra Douglas
Kindra Douglas, of Nelson, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community. She was the founding chair of the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust and the Healthier Homes Nelson Tasman Project. She was instrumental in the development of a community centre which provides health services, including a free counselling service and a Be Well community nurse. The centre also provides other free and regular recreational activities, social programmes, and community services. Ms Douglas is a volunteer with Nelson Women’s Support, where she offers a regular personal development group.