Ms Robyn Corrigan, MNZM, of Kaitaia, for services to social work
Robyn Corrigan has been a lecturer, social work practitioner, facilitator, practice leader, clinical team leader, general manager and advisory and board member.
She was one of the first iwi social workers, supporting families, assisting with issues and upholding the mana of the region. She was the inaugural Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board.
As Chair of the New Zealand Association of Social Workers, she supported the creation of the Tangata Whenua Takawaenga Caucus, consisting of Māori social work practices from five regions.
She represents New Zealand on the International Indigenous Voices in Social Work conferences. Ms Corrigan is a founding member of the Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association.