Mrs Hoki Purcell, of Hamilton, QSM, for services to seniors and Māori
Hoki Purcell is a founding Board member of Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, which provides activities and services for seniors.
She fundraised for upgrades to the Rauawaawa facility and played a key role in Rauawaawa joining Te Ngira Whānau Ora Collective.
She has helped implement kaumātua-led initiatives and initiated the He Maimai Aroha Suicide Prevention and Support video series.
She is a member of Hei Manaaki ngā Kaumātua and organises the National Kaumātua Service Providers Conference.
She helped develop Moa Crescent Village, 14 purpose-built units for homeless seniors. Mrs Purcell works with University of Waikato researchers to promote seniors’ voices.