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2025 Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Service Awards

20 June 2025

Group shot of recipients

The Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Service awards were held on Tuesday 17th June at the Commodore Hotel.

The Community Board had the pleasure of presenting 13 awards to members of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community for their outstanding volunteer service.

These awards are a way of thanking and honouring volunteers who demonstrate dedication and passion, greatly benefitting the community.

The 2025 awards were presented to:

  • Mark Barnes, for services to Bishopdale Menzshed.
  • Chris Bond and Erin Bond for services to Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club, Gordon Scouts and Southern Hockey.
  • Burnside High School Environment Group for their services to the local environment.
  • Karen Carson for services to Citizens Advice Bureau (North Branch).
  • Ronnie Davey for services to Citizens Advice Bureau (North Branch).
  • Leo Fietje for services to Styx Living Laboratory Trust.
  • Rose Imms for services to Nomads United AFC.
  • Jeanette Christensen for services to Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Inc.
  • Carna Mytton for services to Nomads United AFC.
  • Robyn Pay for services to Northwood Residents Association.
  • Tim Stevenson for services to Rangatahi Bryndwr Trust.
  • Kay Stewart for services to Belfast Community Network Inc
  • Jo Verdellen for service to Citizens Advice Bureau (North Branch)