Mrs Elizabeth Harford, of Lower Hutt, MNZM for services to palliative care
Biddy Harford has been employed with Te Omanga Hospice since 1988 and has been Chief Executive of the Hospice since 2000. As Chief Executive, she has led Te Omanga Hospice through the demolition of its existing building, which was found to be earthquake prone after the Seddon earthquake of 2013, and the fundraising of $10 million to replace the building. The rebuild is expected to be completed by 2019. She is a Board member of Hospice New Zealand and has served as Deputy Chair and Chair. Mrs Harford has served as Chair of a number of local and regional Palliative Care Groups.