Mr Euon Murrell, of Porirua, QSM for services to the community
Euon Murrell began his community service as a Lower Hutt Samaritans committee member. He is a Justice of the Peace and established a nominated witness programme in Porirua. A Porirua businessman since the 1980s, he has sponsored primary schools and community groups, spearheaded fundraising events and mentored business owners. He is a member of the Rotary Clubs of Hutt Valley and Plimmerton. He was President of the Wellington District Committee of the Real Estate Institute. He served as a Porirua City Councillor and Deputy Mayor. Mr Murrell is Chair of the Pātaka Foundation, helping promote Māori and Pacific artists.