Robert Bartley, of Whanganui, QSM, for services to the community
Robert Bartley is a businessman who has contributed to a range of organisations in his local community. He has provided financial support for the Whanganui Sports and Business Awards and several fundraising events. He contributes to numerous community organisations and has financially supported a wide variety of sports and sportspeople. He helped establish INTRANZ, which provides young people in Whanganui with training and career pathways and has made significant contributions to local schools for technology development. Mr Bartley’s financial support has also enabled young rugby players from Ireland, Fiji and Canada to visit and play rugby in Whanganui.