ODT reporters talked to every Southern recipient of a 2024 New Year honour. Mr Fleming has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community and sport. Ms Laufiso was a trustee on the board of the Otago Community Trust from 2013 to 2021, supporting the trust to fund charitable purposes, providing grants to not-for-profit groups. BRIAN CAMPBELL MCCANDLESSTe AnauServices to the communityBrian McCandlessPersonal loss became the catalyst for a life of community service for Irish-born Brian McCandless. As the recipient of previous civic honours, he was still "thrilled" to receive the unexpected 2024 Queen’s Service Medal.

Source: Stuff December 30, 2023 05:12 UTC