'Ilaispia Robson
'Ilaisipa Robson, of Blenheim, received the Queen's Service Medal for services to the Pacific Islands community and the community. Mrs Robson, pictured with her daughter Heather Robson, has contributed to the Blenheim community and worked with its Pacific Island community for more than 25 years. She was involved with the Community Workers Forum; has been a volunteer at the Marlborough Community Centre and is involved in all aspects of its operation. She started the Marlborough Multicultural Group and is a volunteer with the Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society. She was instrumental in the formation of the Pacific Island Community Trust in Blenheim. Mrs Robson also organises cultural activities for Pacific Island people and has been a volunteer with many other community organisations, including the Marlborough Community Foodbank.