Mr Michael Rutherford, of Oxford, QSM for services to philanthropy and the community
Michael Rutherford is a local businessman who has contributed to the community of Oxford. When his supermarket was closed due to the 2010 Christchurch earthquake, he organised a temporary supermarket in the community centre. His supermarket supplies free fresh fruit to local preschools. He donates goods for church fundraising events and food banks, and to support the Oxford Fire Brigade and Golf Clubs. He is a volunteer firefighter with the Oxford Fire Brigade. Mr Rutherford provides financial support to the Oxford Community Trust and has supported Oxford Area School. He is a Board member of Ringwood Retirement Village