Mr Stuart Paterson, of Ranfurly, QSM, for services to the community
Stuart Paterson is Chair of Maniototo Health Services. He managed the funding and building of a new healthcare facility for the people of the Maniototo, which has enabled the provision of more, better-quality healthcare services in an area classified as ‘isolated’ and makes illnesses and injuries less inconvenient for locals.
He was Secretary of the Glimmerburn Domain Board and President of the Maniototo Lions Club, where he has helped to organise the annual Gift Lamb competition, their largest fundraising event.Mr Paterson is a Trustee of GG Scott Trust, which distributes funds related to health, education and sport locally.