Dame Susan Glazebrook and Dr Robert Mills, of New Plymouth, MNZM for services to wildlife conservation
Dr Robert Mills is a veterinarian. As CEO of New Plymouth Vet Group, he has developed a native bird care and treatment programme. He has supported the upskilling of his team in avian medicine. These efforts have contributed to a range of species such as kororā/little blue penguin, ruru and kereru being able to receive care locally, reducing stress of travel to other regions. He was President and Secretary of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Taranaki. Dr Mills is a member of Forest and Bird Taranaki, and together with his wife established a new wetland, planting extensively in the riparian areas of their property on the outskirts of New Plymouth.