Mr Ian Coard, of Riverton, MNZM for services to the Coastguard
Mr Ian Coard has been a volunteer with Coastguard New Zealand for 31 years. As a member of Coastguard Riverton Unit, he has helped manage search and rescue for a number of major incidents in the Foveaux Strait. He has been the Unit’s Safety Officer, Coxswain, Search and Rescue Coordinator, and President. He is a Coastguard Boating Education tutor, teaching a wide variety of courses. He was a Board member for Coastguard Southern Region and Coastguard New Zealand, and served three years as President. Mr Coard is currently the Independent Member representing the search and rescue volunteer sector on the New Zealand Search and Rescue Council.