Millan Ruka, of Whangarei, MNZM, for services to conservation
Millan Ruka established Environment River Patrol to monitor and report effluent discharges, direct stock trampling, and spoiling waterways. He has submitted more than 700 reports regarding the need to help waterways. He has presented at seminars and environmental forums and written multiple policy submissions. He has instigated hundreds of kilometres of fencing to exclude stock from waterways. He has advocated for his hapu of Poroti and Mangakahia to have their values recognised in improving water quality. He is Poroti Springs Coordinator for Whatitiri Māori Reserves Trust and a committee member of Waimarie o Whatitiri Marae Trust. He is a support member of the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group.