Mrs Tina Mataiti, of Auckland, QSM for services to the Pacific community and health
Tina Mataiti is the main carer for her husband, who suffered a spinal injury and has been wheelchair-bound since 1998. She has developed Older Peoples Day Programmes, allowing older people to participate in daily activities, including weaving and other arts and crafts. She provides disability information and support for Vaka Tautua, a health and social service provider for Pacific people. She was influential in the development of the Pacific Financial Literacy Programme. Mrs Mataiti is a member of the Workbridge Community Council, representing Pacific and Disability, assisting those with a disability, injury or illness into employment.