NZ POLICE
A NZ Police recruitment video launched in 2019. Her arrival in the region was in the wake of significant conflict between the Timor Leste police and the military, and the killing of eight police officers. Her work there was recognised with a Queen’s Service Medal, awarded in 2008. Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham said Enoka brought vast experience, knowledge and a passion for the area to the role. “Her outstanding leadership qualities have been on display in our district for a number of years now, and she has built strong, positive relationships since arriving in Queenstown.”
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“He leaves a great big hole in our lives but not in our hearts. A truly beautiful man,” his son Matt said. McPhail s wife Anne had said goodnight to him before going home from the resthome. He died soon after, Matt said. “She said her farewell, and we feel like he was happy. He knew everyone was there and he was ready,” he said. Although his health had taken a bad turn, Matt said his father remained in good spirits. “He was sharp as a tack, one of the most intelligent men I have met and one of the funniest as well. He had that right till the end.”
Hon Carmel Sepuloni
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni today pays tribute to David Alexander McPhail (11 April 1945 – 14 May 2021) – New Zealand comedian, actor, producer and writer.
David McPhail ONZM QSM had a comedy career that spanned four decades, across both television and theatre.
“David’s contribution to New Zealand comedy was immense, and his passing is a great loss to Aotearoa,” Carmel Sepuloni said.
“David began his celebrated career as a television journalist for the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation. From there he went on to report on Town and Around, working also as a producer and actor.
“David fronted one of the earliest New Zealand comedy shows, A Week of It, which was hugely popular for its innovative style of political satire and sketch format.
Other early members included Sandy McMillin on string bass and Leonard Cohen on mouth harp and guitar. Not to be confused with the Canadian singer-songwriter,
Leonard (Tamahae) Cohen departed the group in the early ‘70s and these days resides in Adelaide, where he is a member of the bluegrass band Crooked Road. The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band became a household name thanks to their appearances on hit TV show
The Country Touch. They relocated to Australia in 1971 to tour with popular country musician Slim Dusty, and moved back to New Zealand three years later. In 2015 they were inducted into New Zealand s Country Music Hands of Fame and the following year Paul Trenwith received the Queen’s Service Medal for services to country music.
Queen’s Service Medal for services to Fire and Emergency
Kaiwaka’s Chief Fire Officer, John Bowmar, received his Queen’s Service Medal for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community from Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy at Government House in Wellington last month.
John has been a member of the Kaiwaka volunteer brigade since 1977 and has been CFO for 16 years, attending around 850 callouts in the last decade alone. He has also offered mentoring and support to the neighbouring volunteer brigade at Mangawhai, been an active Lions Club member, community fundraiser and supporter of Civil Defence.
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