Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa
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).
Join us for New Zealand’s biggest night of celebration on Thursday 30 March in Tāmaki Makaurau! We're down to our very last tickets, so don't wait - secure your spot now before it’s too late.
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