Brian Parker, of Christchurch, QSM,for services to the community
Brian Parker is part of Te Wakapounamu and active with waka ama. He is a member of Sydenham Rugby Club and the Naval Point Yacht Club. He assisted with the construction of a pontoon off the club wharf, has served as Vice Commodore, and is currently Patron and a Committee member. He is involved with the Mount Pleasant Community Centre, Graffiti Busting in McCormacks Bay and Naval Point, and the Ferrymead Fire Brigade Historical Society. He was employed for 43 years with the New Zealand Fire Service, where he helped rejuvenate Fire Brigade Rugby and organised waka ama challenges.