Mr Bill Harris, of Clinton, QSM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Bill Harris is a general contractor in Clinton, covering many parts of South Otago and Southland, and has volunteered his time and machinery to local projects. He supports the Lions Club’s Brassica Competition Fundraisers and sponsors the Clinton Senior Citizens bus service. He was Chief Fire Officer of the Clinton Volunteer Fire Brigade and continues as an operational firefighter and Treasurer. He was on the committee to establish the Clinton First Responders Unit. He is an active First Responder, and Treasurer and Chairman of the First Responder Trust. Mr Harris has mentored several employees to start their own businesses.