Christchurch Conservationist Di Lucas recognised in New Year’s honours – Charlie Gates, The Press

January 1, 2019News and ArticlesMackenzie Guardians

Di Lucas in the Port Hills above Christchurch city.

Growing up on a high country station in Otago, Di Lucas learnt about conservation early. The rugged landscape of Bendigo Station, with its tussocks, abandoned gold mines and mountains, inspired a calling that has now been recognised with a New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year’s honours.