Martine Abel-Williamson, of Auckland,QSM for services to disabilities
Martine Abel-Williamson initially worked as a mental health councillor and later held roles with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. She worked in various roles for Manukau City Council and then Auckland Council. She is currently Treasurer of the World Blind Union. She is Regional UN Advocacy Network Co-ordinator of World Blind Union Asia-Pacific, having previously been the organisation’s Vice-President and Women’s Committee Chair. She has held governance roles with the Workbridge Council, the Guide Dog Society, Disability Connect, and Independent Living Service. Ms Abel-Williamson chairs Auckland Disability Law and is Vice-President of Blind Citizens New Zealand.