Mr Michael Drake, QSM, of Taupo, for services to education and the community
Mr Michael Drake, of Taupo, for services to education and the community
Michael Drake has taught social studies and history at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College and held the roles of Senior Dean and Senior Advisory Team Member. He developed the college’s innovative Enhanced Learning Programme and has mentored staff and students. He is currently the school archivist and chairs the subcommittee overseeing the Alumni Fund. He is a parish organist at St Andrews Anglican Church in Taupo. He was one of two founding members of the Taupo Coastguard, where he gave more than 45 years of service. Mr Drake wrote a navigation book on Lake Taupo that has become a standard reference guide.