Mr Mike Crosbie, of Ngaruawahia, QSM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Mike Crosbie has been Chief Fire Officer of the Te Akau Voluntary Rural Fire Force since 1997. He played a key role in instigating the Fire Force and acquiring its two buildings and three vehicles. As owner of Te Akau Garage, he has maintained the vehicles free of charge for 25 years. He has led his team of volunteer firefighters away to courses to improve their skills. The Te Akau Rural Fire Force is frequently called out to assist fire services from Raglan, Huntly and Ngaruawahia. Mr Crosbie is a Justice of the Peace.