Community Award
Mayor & Denis O'Hara.
The Akaroa/Wairewa Community Board has recognised Brother Denis O'Hara's contribution to the Akaroa community with a 2009 Community Seviuce Award.
The citation states: Denis O'Hara is a member of the Akaroa/Banks Peninsula Anglican Parish and has been the Vestry Treasurer and until recently Steward of st peters hurch Akaroa. Denis provides the excellent service of 'minder' keeping an eye on a number of disadvantaged peole throughout the Akaroa commnity and offering practical help on a daily basis. In addition, Denis is Secretary, Hall Custodian and maintenance person for The Phoenix Lodge No. 43. Denis is a ranking Officer of the Grand lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of New zealand and a past member of the Akaroa heritage Park. Denis gives freely of his time.
