Christine Panapa, of Tuakau, MNZM, for services to sport and Māori
Christine Panapa is former President of the NZ Womens Rugby League Inc Kiwi Ferns Team. She has had a long involvement with New Zealand Māori Rugby League Inc. As Chairperson of Te Mahurehure Cultural Marae Society, she formed a Building Committee and raised $1.8 million for a new marae complex. She was instrumental in the rebuilding of Ahikiwi Marae in Dargaville and Ngati Mahia in Awarua. She is a Trustee of Whanau O Tumanako Trust, a Social Services Provider working mainly with gang-connected youth. She is a member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League and has been its President and Secretary. Mrs Panapa is Treasurer of Paekitawhiti Asher Trust.