More awards for exemplary citizens

Les and Lauren Barclay (Mangonui) were instrumental in creating a park with trees and picnic facilities on what had previously been a wasteland in Mill Bay Road. They also played a big role in developing the Mill Bay Historic Trail, while Les has been a volunteer fire brigade member for several decades.

Richard Duley (Kawakawa) has given nine years' exemplary service to the Kawakawa Business and Community Association, which he has chaired for the last seven years. In that time he devoted countless unpaid hours to community projects, including installing and maintaining security cameras, lobbying for a flood protection plan and helping to organise the Christmas parade. He also fought for the retention of Bay of Islands Hospital and local government services.

Janet and Mike Fleming (Kaeo) have organised activities for at-risk youth for more than 30 years, including after school and youth groups, and a Friday night Kids' Rally. They also take young people fishing, hold Bible classes and help run Christian youth camps, where their ability to make wonderful meals out of very little is legendary. They collect kids from their homes in vans and return them safely afterwards, often with food for the rest of the family.

Grant Harnish (Paihia), aviation veteran and Focus Paihia Community Trust chairman, has been a driving force in Paihia's economy and community for years. Most people know him for operating Salt Air for 20 years, but he has also led Paihia's renaissance over the last four years. Under his chairmanship Focus Paihia has developed a master plan showing how the community wants the town to look in 15 years, secured $200,000 for a state-of-the-art beach-grooming machine, and opened an Op Shop to raise money for "pocket" projects that transform public areas into uplifting spaces.

John Horrell (Kerikeri) spends many of his days in Roland's Wood, a magical four-hectare English beech woodland, planting, weeding, pruning and developing paths. John and a few other "special people" are credited with keeping alive the dream of the late Roland Sansom, who gifted the wood to the people of Kerikeri to enjoy while walking their dogs. John is also a member of the Kerikeri Rotary Club, and was instrumental in establishing the very successful annual garden safari that has raised thousands of dollars for Rotary's community projects. His and wife Judy's garden at Riverview has been featured in the book Great Gardens of New Zealand, and his personal garden tour is included in a 2012 book about 50 top New Zealand gardens.

Judy Hyland (Kerikeri) is credited with revitalising the Kerikeri District Business Association and helping make Kerikeri a more vibrant and prosperous town. Membership of the association doubled under her leadership, projects during her three years at the helm including the Rugby World Cup Paint It Red campaign, the Sweet As concert in the Kerikeri Basin, the half-marathon street party and the Ocean to Orchard Wine and Food Festival.

David and Nada Jurlina have given countless hours over the years to supporting rugby clubs in the Kaitaia and Doubtless Bay area. Dave has coached school and club teams, been an active member of club committees and is constantly fundraising for "the boys". Leading an under-performing Kaitaia College 1st XV to championship success has been a high point of his coaching career, the college citing Dave's energy and drive as contributing factors to the team's success. Nada is always there on the sideline, taking photos for the teams and supporting Dave and his boys. She has also played a significant behind-the-scenes role as an administrator for the teams Dave has coached, and made her home available for team-building and training exercises. Her baking is renowned, while she also does a lot of volunteer work for the Kaitaia Dalmatian Club, where she is treasurer, secretary and kolo dance instructor.

Daniel and Elizabeth Kaiawe (Kerikeri) have been active supporters of waka ama for years, and can take credit for introducing youth in Te Tii and the Mid North to the sport. They have made huge sacrifices in time and money to provide the training and management that have led to national and international gold medals.

Peter Macauley (Kaikohe) has been involved in so many community organisations and charitable trusts over the last 42 years they are beyond listing. He has written trust deeds and constitutions for hundreds of sporting clubs and groups, sharing his expertise and giving countless hours of his time without charge, but may be best known for his 35 years' service to St John, for which he was named a Serving Brother in 2007 and a Commander of St John in 2012. He is a national board member. He has been a Lion for 32 years.

Ken Timperley (Kawakawa) referees soccer, helps organise the annual Puff and Pull Festival and is a Bay of Islands College trustee, all fitted around his day job as Karetu School principal.

Fae Westgate (Takou Bay) was a volunteer for Kerikeri Hospice from 1997 until 2012, during which time she helped raise funds, provided hospice training and supported families and patients. She still gives time and energy to the Kerikeri Retirement Village, where she has been a volunteer for the last 12 years.

Graham Wilson (Kerikeri) has been a big supporter of the Bay of Islands Sports Complex, which was completed in 2010. He helped reduce the $3.15 million construction cost by building the complex's kitchen and bar, and seeking donations and sponsorship for a major sporting and social hub.