John Elliott, of Auckland, QSM for services to the community
John Elliott founded the monthly Ponsonby Community Newsletter and continues to write opinion editorials for the renamed Ponsonby News. He was a guide on Tiritiri Matangi Island Sanctuary and served a term on the Supporter’s Committee. He has campaigned against the use of poisonous agrichemicals on Auckland streets, parks and reserves. He has also advocated for the Auckland Council to establish an Urban Sanctuary at Western Springs. He is recognised in the community as a fair-minded advocate and has often been called on to chair local meetings. Mr Elliott was the Member for Parliament for Whangarei from 1975 to 1981