Mrs Gina Chaffey-Aupouri, QSM, of Ruatoria, for services to Māori
Gina Chaffey-Aupouri is a nurse focusing on Māori health education, promoting topics such as Puberty Education in Tairāwhiti schools.
She has been the New Zealand Nurses Organisation delegate for Ngati Porou Hauora. She volunteers for Comet Swimming Club as a referee and timekeeper.
She coached children with Ruatōria Swimming Club. She has supported kapa haka groups and travelled with the elders to support the kaupapa.
She was instrumental in leading families to gather for the first Puna Reo in Ngati Porou and organising inter-Marae sports.
Mrs Chaffey-Aupouri was Treasurer then Vice President of Ngati Uepohatu Māori Women’s Welfare League.