Dame Cindy and Ms Margaret McKibbin, of Napier, QSM for services to Scouting
Margaret McKibbin has been a Cub and Kea Scout leader since 1966.
As District Kea Leader, she oversaw the establishment of 15 Kea Scout clubs throughout Napier/Hastings. She was Area/Zone Kea Leader for Waiapu Area.
She was a National Trainer at Tatum Park, training around 200 Scout Leaders. She later became leader of the Kea club at Westshore Sea Scouts in Napier.
She is Guild Master of Napier’s Baden Powell Guild, providing fellowship and activities for Scouting’s most senior retired leaders.
Ms McKibbin has fundraised for St John Ambulance youth and volunteered with the National Aquarium of New Zealand.