An Anglican deacon in Christchurch, the Rev Katrina Hill, has been recognised as a Kiwibank Local Hero for her contribution to the community.
 
Katrina is the Christian Community Development Worker in the parish of New Brighton.

The citation says:

"Katrina has been involved with her youth church for over 12 years and is the first person to volunteer her time to help someone else. Katrina has started numerous youth groups around Christchurch and has trained other youths to continue her work.

"After the February earthquake she worked tirelessly in a community welfare centre in New Brighton and also set up a holiday programme where parents could take their children whose schools were shut to provide some time out for the parents."