Mr Joe Hedley, of Nuhaka, QSM, for services to the community
Joe Hedley was the President of the Mahia Boating and Fishing Club. He was instrumental in having CCTV cameras installed in the Mahia area and was involved with the development of the Mahia Boating and Fishing Club headquarters. He is a member of the Mokotahi Hall Committee. He has voluntarily contributed to the maintenance of the Mahia Golf Club greens. He was a fundraiser and planter for Mokotahi Hill restoration planting. He volunteered for St John Ambulance service and was a committee member of the Wairoa Lions Club. Mr Hedley is a member of the Mahia Volunteer Fire Brigade.