The late Mr Rod Eatwell , QSM, for services to the community and outdoor recreation
The late Rod Eatwell was involved with school committees and youth groups in the Marlborough area. He initiated, organised and ran annual Talent Quests in Renwick to fundraise for the construction of the Presbyterian Youth Hall. He was Scout Master of the Renwick Branch of Scouts New Zealand. He was Marlborough Delegate for the South Island Promotional Association. He chaired the Inner Sounds Association and formed its ratepayers group. He served on the Roading Subcommittee of the Kenepuru Central Sounds Ratepayers Association. Mr Eatwell worked towards eradicating Old Man’s Beard from Kenepuru Sounds and supported the Queen Charlotte Track from its inception.