New Zealander of the Year Awards

AOTEAROA, THESE ARE YOUR 2023 AWARD WINNERS.

The 2023 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award Winners has just been announced.
In one unforgettable evening, we celebrated the seven people who have helped shape the last 12 months in New Zealand.

Their impact is already being felt. We can’t wait to see what the year will bring.

Meet them now.

Winners

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Professor Rangi Mātāmua

2023 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Finalist Kindness Collective

Kindness Collective

2023 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

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Camden Howitt

2023 winner

New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year

Emily Blythe

Emily Blythe

2023 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

Dr Ellen Nelson

Dr Ellen Nelson

2023 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

Sir Mark Dunajtschik

Sir Mark Dunajtschik

2023 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

Shaneel Lal

Shaneel Lal

2023 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

Dave Letele

Dave Letele

2022 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

Charmaine Bailie

Charmaine Bailie

2022 winner

New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year

Mark Sagar

Mark Sagar PhD FRSNZ

2022 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

Rereata Mākiha

Rereata Mākiha

2022 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

Tā Tipene O'Regan

2022 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Ezra Hirawani

Ezra Hirawani

2022 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

Matakaoa Community

Matakaoa Community

2022 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

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Christchurch Mosque Victims Group

2021 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

Ranjna

Ranjna Patel ONZM QSM JP

2021 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

Jazz

Jazz Thornton

2021 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

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Dr Doug Wilson MNZM

2021 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

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Dr Siouxsie Wiles MNZM

2021 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Shannon

Shannon Te Huia

2021 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

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Bill Buckley – Buckley Systems Ltd

2020 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

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Good Bitches Baking

2020 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

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Dame Margaret Sparrow

2020 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

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Nick Loosley

2020 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

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Georgia Hale

2020 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

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Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand

2020 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Mike King

Mike King

2019 winner

New Zealander of the Year

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Ian Taylor – Animation Research Ltd

2019 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

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Pillars

2019 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

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Dr Bill Glass

2019 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

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Pera Barrett

2019 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

Kendall Flutey

Kendall Flutey

2019 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

Sir Kim Workman

2018 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

Team New Zealand Design Team

2018 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

David Cameron

2018 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

Ricky Houghton

2018 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust

2018 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

Kristine Bartlett

2018 winner

New Zealander of the Year

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Randwick Park

2017 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

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Hayden Smith

2017 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

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Rez Gardi

2017 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

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Professor Ed Gane

2017 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

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Sue Paterson

2017 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

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Taika Waititi

2017 winner

New Zealander of the Year

John Russell

John Russell

2016 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

HYVAN Anaesthesia Ltd

HYVAN Anaesthesia Ltd

2016 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

Lydia Ko

Lydia Ko

2016 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

Richie McCaw

Richie McCaw

2016 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Community Fruit Harvesting

Community Fruit Harvesting

2016 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

Selwyn Cook

Selwyn Cook

2016 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

Peter Beck

Peter Beck

2015 winner

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

Billie Jordan

Billie Jordan

2015 winner

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

Paihia

Paihia

2015 winner

New Zealand Community of the Year

Donald Sew How

Donald Sew Hoy

2015 winner

Senior New Zealander of the Year

Guy Ryan

Guy Ryan

2015 winner

Young New Zealander of the Year

Stephen Tindall

Sir Stephen Tindall

2015 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Lance O'Sullivan

Dr Lance O'Sullivan

2014 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Dame Anne

Dame Anne Salmond

2013 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Richard Taylor

Sir Richard Taylor

2012 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Paul Callaghan

Sir Paul Callaghan

2011 winner

New Zealander of the Year

Ray Avery

Sir Ray Avery

2010 winner

New Zealander of the Year

New Zealander of the Year Awards

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New Zealander of the Year

The most prestigious national award honouring people for their contribution to the wellbeing of our country. Proven, inspirational and passionate, these are the people that New Zealand is proud to call their own.

Young New Zealander of the Year

The leaders of tomorrow who are brimming with the potential to build a bright future for Aotearoa. They are the ones who are striving to improve themselves, their communities and their nation.

Senior New Zealander of the Year

The people who are creating a legacy for tomorrow. The ones who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in their life, actively involved in making the world around them a better place.

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New Zealand Innovator of the Year

These are the game changers in their field. Those who have used their insight and their passion to make an impact. They are the ones who, in the spirit of Kiwi inventiveness and resourcefulness, have created a better New Zealand.

New Zealand Community of the Year

The communities who have shown the best of community spirit. A group of people that together have made an outstanding impact on communities they serve. Their achievements enhance the social, economic, cultural or environmental prosperity of New Zealanders

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New Zealand Local Hero of the Year

These are the individuals who have made a positive difference in their corner of Aotearoa. From Cape Reinga to Bluff, these Kiwi show selflessness and determination to make a difference.

New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year

The people ensuring the future of our environment. These are the ones who have made a remarkable contribution to restoring our environment and/or protecting our unique species.

News

Aotearoa, these are your 2023 Award Winners.

30 Mar 2023

THE 2023 FINALISTS HAVE LANDED.

1 Mar 2023

These are the 22 people having the biggest impact in New Zealand right now. Finalists Announced for Seven Categories in Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards – Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa.

The 2023 Awards Dinner – The details.

15 Dec 2022

Key dates

Nominations Open

27/07/22

Nominations close

31/08/22

Awards Gala Dinner

30/03/23