Ms Danielle Bergin, MNZM, of Auckland, for services to the community, particularly the homeless
Danielle Bergin is the Founder and Manager of the Island Child Charitable Trust New Zealand.
While running an op shop in Panmure, she noticed homeless people sleeping outside and in cars and allowed them to sleep in her shop.
Following this, she bought a property in Point England and established a homeless shelter.
Her ability to network in the community has seen her re-house families sometimes within days and not the usual twelve-week minimum period.
Island Child has grown to four houses and 13 tiny houses on one site, providing for up to 54 people each night. Ms Bergin has also supported a remote hospital and villages in Vanuatu.