Mrs Rachel Underwood, of Wellington, QSM for services to the community
Rachel Underwood was President of the Friends of the Turnbull Library, representing the interests of users, donors and the general public. She organised a monthly speaker’s programme at the National Library and guided the Turnbull Library through various challenges. Her efforts led to the establishment of a research grant that has so far assisted 15 research projects. She was a founding member and President of the Downstage Theatre Society, chaired the Wellington High School Board of Governors, and was a volunteer coordinator with the Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day appeal. Mrs Underwood is actively involved in her local church.