Mrs Alexa Whaley, of Kaikohe, QSM for services to historical research and heritage preservation
Alexa Whaley was a driving force behind establishing the Hokianga Museum and Archives Centre in new premises in Omapere. She has been the Curator of the Museum for 20 years, the principal researcher for the Hokianga Historical Society for 30 years and a member of its Executive for 28 years. She has written regular newsletters for members for the past 20 years. Mrs Whaley has been a member of Hokianga Rural Women, Secretary of South Hokianga St John and a Caring Caller for the elderly, as well as a support person for the Mainly Music programme for pre-school children.