This year, the Awards Office is pleased to welcome Go Media as the naming rights sponsor of the Young New Zealander of the Year Award Te Mātātahi o Te Tau. Through this partnership, we shine a spotlight on Aotearoa New Zealand’s youth and the remarkable achievements shaping our future.

Go Media is a proudly New Zealand-owned business focused on giving back to communities across the country. “This category celebrates those young New Zealanders becoming leaders and making an impact on our communities, our country, and the world. Go Media is proud to support the Young New Zealander of the Year Award with its focus on nurturing and growing the next generation of Kiwi talent,” says Managing Director Mike Gray. “Centring the achievements of these wonderful young New Zealanders reminds us of the incredible opportunities ahead of our country and the people coming through who ensure our best days are ahead of us. We look forward to championing all award finalists across our network of outdoor digital screens around Aotearoa.”

Go Media joins the existing sponsor whānau, including Kiwibank, Mitre 10, Ryman Healthcare, 2degrees, Tower, and Fisher Funds.