Mrs Alison Vautier, of Waikenae, QSM for services to the community
Alison Vautier founded and served as President of the Waikanae CAMEO (come and meet each other) Society, which was established for isolated people to drop in and socialise, with light refreshments offered every weekday. Social activities have been organised and Justice of the Peace services have been offered at the centre. Mrs Vautier obtained supplies, found suitable locations, organised leases, maintained a roster of volunteers, and engaged in fundraising. She has also been a member of Country Women’s Institute and Waikanae Community Health Group, President of Waikanae Probus Club, and founder of the Friends of the Hospital group in Pahiatua.