Mr Jimmy Gordon, of Hokitika, QSM for services to the community
Jimmy Gordon has held various positions within the Hokitika Lions Club over 20 years and been a longstanding member of the Lions Wood Cutting Team. Within the Lions, he is the Alomar, providing mental, physical and spiritual support to members. He has been making poppy bowls, one for every Returned and Services Association and marae in New Zealand, totalling 270 in two years. He installed a park bench and plaque to mark ANZAC Day and the centennial of the first poppy sold in New Zealand following WWI. With his family, Mr Gordon organises a Community Christmas Dinner in Hokitika.