Garry O’Neill, of Palmerston North,QSM, for services to historical research
Garry O’Neill has delivered presentations on the history of Palmerston North, conducted guided bus tours, and helped others compile their family histories. He has written and published histories for the Masterton Lions Club, various family histories, and church, school, street and suburb histories. He led the establishment of the Palmerston North Historical Society and has been involved with the Historic Places Trust and Friends of Te Manawa. He sits on the editorial committee of the Manawatu Journal of History and is Treasurer of the journal’s Trust. Mr O’Neill produces a monthly newsletter and delivers a monthly talk on historical matters.