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.
Previous winners of the New Zealander of the Year Award are: Tā Tipene O'Regan (2022), Dr Siouxsie Wiles (2021), Jennifer (Te Atamira) Ward-Lealand (2020), Mike King (2019), Kristine Bartlett (2018), Taika Waititi (2017), Richie McCaw (2016), Sir Stephen Tindall (2015), Dr Lance O’Sullivan (2014), Dame Anne Salmond (2013), Sir Richard Taylor (2012), Sir Paul Callaghan (2011) and Sir Ray Avery (2010).
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Previous New Zealander of the Year
Previous New Zealander of the Year
Previous New Zealander of the Year
Previous New Zealander of the Year
Previous New Zealander of the Year
Previous New Zealander of the Year
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