Chatham Islands, New Zealand

Ray Murphy is the recipient of the 2008 Chatham Island's Conservation Award. The Conservation Board considered that Ray deserved recognition for the years of sustained effort and the 'hard yards' working towards the habitat restoration of Pakauera through to Manauea and Matarakau. Ray's dedication to fencing and planting has been inspirational to other landowners and a huge contribution to the ongoing regeneration of a significant part of the north coast of the Chathams. Congratulations Ray!

The Board acknowledges with sadness the passing of Judy Wright, who along with her brother George Day were presented with the award in 2007 for their diligence in weed control and passion for the preservation of Conservation values on the Chathams.