The Mitre 10 Community of the Year Award - Ngā Pou Whirinaki o te Tau recognises a rōpū - group of people that together have made an outstanding difference to their community this year. They foster a strong sense of Kotahitanga – community spirit and their achievements enhance the social, economic, cultural or environmental prosperity of their rohe - region making it stronger and more vibrant.
Pillars is a charity dedicated to supporting children of prisoners. It provides support, resources, education and opportunities to ensure these children do not become future prison inmates.
The charity’s purpose is to break the cycle of intergenerational offending in New Zealand through a home-based family wrap-around service, coupled with a mentoring programme where a volunteer mentor is matched with a child or youth who becomes a stable and positive role model for them.
Previous New Zealand Community of the Year
Previous New Zealand Community of the Year
Previous New Zealand Community of the Year
Previous New Zealand Community of the Year
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