From the Manawatu Standard
Manawatu man Matthijs van Wagtendonk was honoured with the Official Long Service Volunteer of the year award at the Bike NZ Road and Track AGM and awards dinner in Christchurch last weekend.
Matt came to Manawatu seven years ago from Te Awamutu, with an existing passion in cycling, he immediately became involved in cycling administration.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/7158510/Cycling-hero-honoured