Mary Gavin, of Nelson, QSO, for services to women and the community
Mrs Gavin has been an advocate for gender equality and has held many leadership roles with the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ), including terms as a National Board member and Public Issues Standing Committee Convenor. She has represented the Federation of Graduate Women at the Nelson branch of NCWNZ and has represented NCWNZ on external committees. She has done extensive work for constitutional and communication reforms. Mrs Gavin has held voluntary community leadership roles in the areas of heritage, education and social wellbeing. She is the Chair of the Broadgreen Historic House Society, Deputy Chair of City of Nelson Civic Trust, a Life member of SPELD (Specific Learning Difficulties Association), and a former Board member of Nelson Women’s Refuge and the Nelson Heritage Protection Trust.