Val Burrell, of Te Puke, MNZM for services to the community and horticulture
Val Burrell has contributed to community organisations within Te Puke and at regional and national levels. She has been active with the New Zealand Women’s Institute for 57 years and was Te Puke/Paengaroa President. She is Regional President of the Tauranga Federation and served on the National Executive. She is currently National Treasurer of the National Dahlia Society and has been Northern Secretary, National Secretary/Treasurer, and Privacy Officer. She has assisted with producing the Society’s magazine and various fundraising efforts. She has been regional and local Treasurer of the Floral Art Society of New Zealand. Mrs Burrell was a member of the Te Puke War Memorial Hall Committee