Mr Don Thomas, QSM, of Auckland, for services to the community and the legal profession
Don Thomas is a member of the New Zealand Society of Notaries Council. He was an early promoter of technology in legal practices. He volunteers with Avondale and New Lynn Citizens Advice Bureaux. He was a Governor of Kelston Boys High School and Trustee of Avondale College. He has been an Avondale Community Sports Stadium and Trust member. He has chaired the management committee of Cox’s Bay Sea Scouts and is a scout leader and boatmaster. He has refereed rugby and touch rugby with the Auckland Rugby Union. Mr Thomas has been a blood donor for 60 years.