Mr Miles Ellery, of Christchurch, MNZM, for services to youth, education and the community
Miles Ellery has worked with at-risk young people with psychological, behavioural, emotional and learning difficulties. He was Director of Edward Seager School at Sunnyside Hospital, overseeing positive results from students able to be reintegrated into regular high school or employment. He has provided leadership to several professional bodies and chaired the Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour Shirley Cluster management committee. He was Head of Guidance at Shirley Boys High School. He initiated and helped implement the Lions Quest Life Skills education programmes for adolescents and their families. He is Christchurch Host Lions Club Secretary and past President. Mr Ellery has held roles with Scouts, YMCA and church youth groups.