Mairi Dickson, of Waikaia, for services to the community
Mairi Dickson is Secretary of the Waikaia Red Cross and the sole St Johns first responder. As a school bus driver, she has volunteered her bus for community needs. She serves on the committee of Switzers Museum. She is Treasurer of the Waikaia/Riversdale RSA and Chairperson of Waikaia Leisure Craft. She has been Treasurer of the Waikaia Progress League, Secretary and Treasurer of the Waikaia Community Centre, and a committee member of the local squash club, Plunket, and cemetery. Mrs Dickson has volunteered behind the scenes for school and theatre productions and often drives elderly locals to medical appointments.