Mr Kevin Evans, MNZM, of Northland, for services to wildlife conservation and the community
Mr Kevin Evans is the Captive and Reintroduction Coordinator for the Department of Conservation’s Pāteke (brown teal) Recovery Group.
He has played an integral role in the Pāteke’s recovery from ‘endangered’ to ‘recovering’ status. He is the co-author of the Pāteke Husbandry Manual and has created resources to educate and increase awareness of the Pāteke.
He has presented internationally and nationally on the recovery project.
He has served on the Northland Conservation Board and been a Councillor for the Northland Fish and Game Council and a warranted Firearms Safety Instructor for the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council.
Mr Evans is the Chief Fire Officer of the Ruawai Volunteer Fire Brigade.