Barry Pomeroy, of Nelson, QSM, for services to veterans and the community
Mr Pomeroy is District Vice President of the Nelson, Marlborough and Westland Returned and Services Association. He has served as Vice President of the Golden Bay RSA and Vice President and President of the Collingwood branch. He has played the bugle at ANZAC Day parades and services and with the Takaka Citizens Band. He organised a Gallipoli Landing re-enactment on the Collingwood foreshore. He helped create a Waharoa, War Memorial and Gardens in Takaka. He has held leadership positions with Collingwood Rugby Club, Indoor Bowls Association, Puramahoi Hall, Rockville School, Pohara Boat Club, and Golden Bay Search and Rescue.