Martinborough Transport’s Trevor Hawkins with his sons Daniel (left), Josh and Jared.

He’s had a lifetime of driving, but it’s his lifetime of service that saw Trevor Hawkins receive the Queen’s Service Medal in the 2024 New Year Honours List for services to the community, reports industry body Transporting New Zealand.

His citation said: “Mr Trevor Hawkins (Ngāti Kahungunu) is the founder of Martinborough Transport Ltd and owner/operator of Hawkins Contracting Ltd. Through his businesses he has sponsored a range of community organisations and sports teams including the Martinborough Rugby Club, the Martinborough Gym and the Martinborough Golf Club where he served on the club’s committee and was course convenor for four years.

“Trevor is a past chairman and a current member of the Hau Ariki Marae Trustees Committee and has been a member of the South Wairarapa District Māori Standing Committee for several terms.

“He has also been the organiser and leader of the Martinborough Night Patrol, which he helped establish with police support.”

Transporting New Zealand interim CEO Dom Kalasih offered his congratulations to Trevor, praising his community leadership, and for being a great role model.

“I’d like to say thanks for all you’ve done for the wider community and particularly for road transport.”

From all of us at New Zealand Trucking Media, congratulations Trev!