Eric Bodell, of Ashhurst, QSM, for services to broadcasting
Mr Eric Bodell is responsible for the establishment and success of the community radio station Radio Woodville. He formed the Woodville Radio Society in 1998, found a suitable site, obtained the broadcasting licence, raised funds to purchase equipment, and wired the studio equipment to broadcast. He then recruited and trained volunteer announcers. Radio Woodville broadcasts updates on local water and fire restrictions, plays music, develops and plays advertisements, and gives school students live radio experience. Mr Bodell remains the Station Manager and Chair of the Radio Woodville Society and has also helped stations become established at Dannevirke, Eketahuna and Ashhurst.