Mrs Diane Yalden, of Taneatua, QSM for services to the community
Diane Yalden has volunteered for the Taneatua Community Board for 25 years, including time as Deputy Chairperson and Chairperson. She has been caterer for the Taneatua Lions for 25 years, running a fundraiser for the Taneatua Voluntary Fire Brigade, of which she is a Support Officer. She is a member, Council member and Registrar of the Eastern Bay of Plenty Justices of the Peace Association. She was a volunteer librarian for Taneatua School and Treasurer for the Taneatua Squash Club. Mrs Yalden volunteered with the Taneatua Athletic and Tennis Clubs until they were incorporated into larger clubs.