Jo Dawkins, of Tauranga, MNZM, for services to horticulture
Jo Dawkins joined the New Zealand branch of the International Plant Propagators Society (IPPS) in 1980, working in a variety of administrative and governance roles before becoming the New Zealand IPPS President. She became New Zealand’s International Director of IPPS and later International President of the Society. In 1995, she co-founded the Te Puna Quarry Park, which was transformed from an old quarry into a major horticulture and floriculture tourism destination in the Western Bay of Plenty. She has been on the Park’s committee for the past 25 years, including time as President. Mrs Dawkins continues her hands-on involvement with the Park three days a week.