Mr BJ Clark, ONZM, of Kaiapoi, for services to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association
BJ Clark has held roles with the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) for 30 years and was National President from 2014 until 2022. He was previously Canterbury District President and National Vice President. He has represented the RSA at significant national and overseas events and led the organisation through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been New Zealand representative on the Royal Commonwealth Ex Services League. He is a member of the Veterans Advisory Board and the National War Memorial Advisory Committee. He has been employed as National Manager Access and Infrastructure for CCS Disability Action. He is a Justice of the Peace and has been Canterbury President. Mr Clark serves on the Community Justice Panel and assists young offenders in the Canterbury region.