Jan O’Connor, of Auckland, QSM, for services to local government and the community
Jan O’Connor served on the Takapuna City Council, North Shore City Council, and Takapuna Community Board. She is a Member of the Devonport Takapuna Local Board, Trustee of the Michael King Writers Centre, Patron of the Takapuna Tennis Club, Vice Patron of the North Shore Brass Band, and a member of Environment Takapuna. She was a member of the Waitemata Electric Power Board, the Power New Zealand Shareholders Society, the North Shore Theatre and Trust, and the Piha Ratepayers and Residents Society. Ms O’Connor has been a strong advocate for public transport and the preservation of public open spaces.