James Simpson, of Gisborne, QSM, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Jamie Simpson is Chief Fire Officer of Te Karaka Volunteer Fire Brigade. He has been President and Chair of the East Coast Sub Association of the United Fire Brigades Association. He is a member of the Tairawhiti Area Chief Fire Officers Group, Te Karaka Health Trust, and Te Karaka Ambulance Committee. He chairs the Tu Ake Te Karaka community group and the Rangatira Scout Hall committee. Mr Simpson was Vice President and a Speedway New Zealand scrutineer with the Gisborne Speedway Club, a member of the Ormond School Board of Trustees, and a coach of Ngatapa Nippers Rugby.