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The 2023 Awards Gala – The details.

15 Dec 2022

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Meet your 2023 Semi-Finalists

12 Dec 2022

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Nominate and WIN

22 Aug 2022

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Nominations are live!

27 Jul 2022

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Meet your 2022 Winners!

31 Mar 2022

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We're going digital!

21 Mar 2022

Hosts, Toni Street and Scotty Morrison

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Introducing your 2022 Finalists

22 Feb 2022

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Introducing your 2022 Semi-Finalists

6 Dec 2021

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Sports dominate Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa nominations – with 15 days to go!

16 Aug 2021

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Nominations Are Open!

20 Jul 2021

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

Nomination season is here. Six weeks. Seven categories – including one new one! We're looking to you, Aotearoa! From now until Tuesday 31 August, nominate this year's outstanding New Zealanders whose contributions are above and beyond.

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Watch the 2021 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards – Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

31 Mar 2021

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AOTEAROA, MEET YOUR 2021 WINNERS

31 Mar 2021

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AOTEAROA, HERE ARE YOUR 2021 FINALISTS

2 Mar 2021

A selection of our 2021 finalists

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2021 NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

1 Mar 2021

New Zealander of the Year - Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa

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2021 YOUNG NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

1 Mar 2021

Young New Zealander of the Year - Te Mātātahi o Te Tau

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2021 SENIOR NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

1 Mar 2021

Senior New Zealander of the Year - Te Mātāpuputu o Te Tau

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2021 NEW ZEALAND INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

1 Mar 2021

New Zealand Innovator of the Year - Te Pou Whakairo o Te Tau

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2021 NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

1 Mar 2021

New Zealand Community of the Year - Ngā Pou Whirinaki o Te Tau

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2021 NEW ZEALAND LOCAL HERO OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

1 Mar 2021

New Zealand Local Hero of the Year - Te Pou Toko o Te Tau

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MEET YOUR 2021 SEMI-FINALISTS

18 Jan 2021

A selection of our 60 semi-finalists

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2021 NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS

15 Jan 2021

New Zealander of The Year

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2021 YOUNG NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS

15 Jan 2021

Te Mātātahi o te Tau

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2021 SENIOR NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS

15 Jan 2021

Ryman Healthcare Senior of the Year

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2021 NEW ZEALAND INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS

14 Jan 2021

Trade Me Innovator of the Year

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2021 NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS

14 Jan 2021

Community of the Year

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2021 NEW ZEALAND LOCAL HERO OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS

14 Jan 2021

New Zealander Local Heroes

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In Conversation with Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand

26 Aug 2020

Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand, 2020 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year - Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa.

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West Coast and Southland Leading the Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Award Nominations - Only Five Days Left to Nominate

26 Aug 2020

West Coast and Southland Leading the Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Award Nominations Per Capita

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In conversation with Good Bitches Baking

21 Aug 2020

Good Bitches Baking – 2020 Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year - Ngā Pou Whirinaki o te Tau.

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In Conversation with Sir Kim Workman

19 Aug 2020

Kim Workman, 2018 The Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year - Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau

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Team of five million one of thousands of nominations for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

18 Aug 2020

Team of five million one of thousands of nominations for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards – Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

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In Conversation With Nick Loosley

3 Aug 2020

Nick Loosley, 2020 Kiwibank Local Hero - Te Pou Toko o te Tau.

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In conversation with Georgia Hale

31 Jul 2020

Georgia Hale, 2020 University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year - Te Mātātahi o te Tau

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Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards – Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa Call for Nominations

23 Jul 2020

Miriama Kamo, Te Koruru – Patron

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Watch The New Zealander of the Year Awards 2020 live!

13 Feb 2020

Toni Street and Scotty Morrison

Join MCs Toni Street and Scotty Morrison for one of the most inspirational nights of the year!

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MEET THE 2020 NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

27 Jan 2020

Some of our 2020 finalists

With less than a month to go until the New Zealander of the Year Gala Dinner, it’s time to announce our 2020 finalists.

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Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year 2020 Finalists

27 Jan 2020

2020 Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year 2020 finalists, from left, Ken Clearwater, Diane Yalden and Nick Loosley

Our judges have chosen three finalists whose selflessness and determination have made a difference in the community. Find out more about the work they do.

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Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2020 Finalists

27 Jan 2020

Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2020 finalists, from left, Professor Jane Harding, Jennifer Ward-Lealand Te Atamira and Peter Beck.

Our judges have chosen three finalists who, through their inspiration and leadership, contribute to the wellbeing of the country.

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Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year 2020 Finalists

27 Jan 2020

Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year 2020 finalists, from left, Professor Bob Elliott, Dame Margaret June Sparrow and Lexie Matheson.

Our judges have chosen three finalists over 70 who, through their achievement and tenacity, have made the world around them a better place.

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Trade Me New Zealand Innovator of the Year 2020 Finalists

27 Jan 2020

Trade Me New Zealand Innovator of the Year 2020 finalists, from left, Bill Buckley - Buckley Systems Ltd, Aliesha Staples – Staples VR and Fady Mishriki.

Our judges have chosen three finalists whose commitment and and passion drive our society and economy forward.

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The University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year 2020 Finalists

27 Jan 2020

The University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year 2020 finalists, from left, Tabby Besley, Fraser McConnell and Georgia Hale.

Our judges have chosen three finalists aged 15 to 30 with passion and potential who strive to improve themselves, their communities and their nation.

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Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year 2020 Finalists

27 Jan 2020

Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year finalists, from left to right, Foster Hope Charitable Trust, Good Bitches Baking and ZEALANDIA (Karori Sanctuary Trust).

Our judges have chosen three finalists who’ve contributed to the economic, social or environmental health of their community.

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Meet the 2020 New Zealander of the Year Semi-Finalists

16 Dec 2019

A few of our 2020 semi-finalists

We are proud to introduce our 60 semi-finalists, all extraordinary Kiwis whose selflessness, creativity, and vision make us proud to call New Zealand home.

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2020 New Zealander of the Year Semi-Finalists

16 Dec 2019

New Zealander of the Year

This award honours someone who, through their inspiration and leadership, contributes to the wellbeing of the country.

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2020 Senior New Zealander of the Year Semi-Finalists

15 Dec 2019

Senior of the Year

This award honours someone over 70 who, through their achievement and tenacity, has made the world around them a better place. Meet our 10 semi-finalists.

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2020 New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Semi-Finalists

14 Dec 2019

Local Hero of the Year

This award honours a person or group whose selflessness and determination have made a difference in the community. Meet our 10 semi-finalists.

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2020 New Zealand Community of the Year Semi-Finalists

14 Dec 2019

Community of the Year

This award honours a person or group who’ve contributed to the economic, social or environmental health of their community. Meet the 10 semi-finalists.

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2020 New Zealand Innovator of the Year Semi-Finalists

14 Dec 2019

Innovator of the Year

This award honours a person or group whose selflessness and passion drive our society and economy forward. Meet our 10 semi-finalists.

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2020 Young New Zealander of the Year Semi-Finalists

14 Dec 2019

Young New Zealander of the Year

This award honours a person aged 15 to 30 with passion and potential who strives to improve themselves, their communities and their nation. Meet our 10 semi-finalists.

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NORTHLAND KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

13 Dec 2019

Northland Kiwibank Local Heroes 2020

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SOUTHLAND KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

11 Dec 2019

Southland Kiwibank Local Heroes 2020

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Otago/Central Otago KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

10 Dec 2019

Otago Kiwibank Local Heroes 2020

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WEST COAST KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

6 Dec 2019

West Coast Kiwibank Local Heroes

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Nelson Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists

5 Dec 2019

Nelson Kiwibank Local Heroes

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MARLBOROUGH KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

5 Dec 2019

Marlborough Kiwibank Local Heroes

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Canterbury Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists

4 Dec 2019

Canterbury Local Hero Medallists

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WELLINGTON/HUTT CITY 2020 LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

3 Dec 2019

Wellington Local Hero Medallists

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AUCKLAND SOUTH 2020 LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

28 Nov 2019

Auckland South Medal Recipients

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Auckland Central 2020 LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

26 Nov 2019

Auckland Central Medal Recipients

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TARANAKI 2020 LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

21 Nov 2019

Taranaki Medal Recipients

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MANAWATU/WAIRARAPA 2020 LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

21 Nov 2019

Manawatu/Wairarapa Medal Recipients

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Hawkes Bay/Taupo 2020 LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

20 Nov 2019

Hawkes Bay/Taupo  Medal Recipients

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Gisborne/East Coast 2020 LOCAL HERO MEDALLISTS

18 Nov 2019

Gisborne Medal Recipients

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Bay of Plenty 2020 Local Hero Medal Recipients

13 Nov 2019

BOP 2020 Local Hero Medal Recipients

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Waikato 2020 Local Hero Medal Recipients

12 Nov 2019

Waikato Medal Recipients 2020

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Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients Announced

15 Oct 2019

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National Awards Manager

15 Oct 2019

Anne Rodda

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Media Release - 2020 New Zealander of the Year Awards Update

3 Sep 2019

The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is pleased to provide the following nominations update for the 2020 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

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Nominations open for the 2020 New Zealander of the Year Awards

1 Jul 2019

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Ryman Healthcare to join the New Zealander of the Year Awards

25 Jun 2019

The awards office is pleased to announce that Ryman Healthcare will join the New Zealander of the Year awards as naming rights sponsor of the Senior New Zealander of the Year category.

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Trade Me to join the New Zealander of the Year Awards

20 Jun 2019

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THE SEARCH IS ON TO FIND THE NEXT NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR

18 Jun 2019

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister.

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Mike King amongst Queen's Birthday Honours

3 Jun 2019

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2019 New Zealander of the Year Winners Announced

18 Feb 2019

2019 New Zealander of the Year Award Winners

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2019 New Zealander of the Year Awards finalists confirmed

21 Jan 2019

2019 NZOTY Finalists Lisa King, Mike King and Dr Marewa Glover

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Semi-finalists confirmed 2019 Kiwibank Awards

28 Dec 2018

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NORTHLAND 2019 KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDAL RECIPIENTS

15 Dec 2018

Northland 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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SOUTHLAND 2019 KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDAL RECIPIENTS

12 Dec 2018

Southland 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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OTAGO 2019 KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDAL RECIPIENTS

11 Dec 2018

Otago 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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WEST COAST 2019 KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO MEDAL RECIPIENTS

7 Dec 2018

Greymouth 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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Nelson 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

6 Dec 2018

Nelson 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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Marlborough 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

5 Dec 2018

Marlborough 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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Christchurch 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

5 Dec 2018

Canterbury 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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Wellington 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

4 Dec 2018

Wellington 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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Auckland 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

28 Nov 2018

Auckland 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

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Taranaki 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

23 Nov 2018

Taranaki 2019 Kiwibank Local Heroes

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Manawatu 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

22 Nov 2018

Manawatu 2019 Kiwibank Local Heroes

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Napier 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

20 Nov 2018

Hawkes Bay 2019 Kiwibank Local Heroes

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Gisborne 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

19 Nov 2018

Gisborne 2019 Kiwibank Local Heroes

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Rotorua 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

15 Nov 2018

Rotorua/Taupo 2019 Kiwibank Local Heroes

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BOP 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

14 Nov 2018

Bay of Plenty 2019 Kiwibank Local Heroes

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Hamilton 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

9 Nov 2018

Waikato Kiwibank Local Heroes 2019

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Regional Kiwibank Local Hero Medalists named

19 Oct 2018

Local Hero Medals will be presented to all winners at the 16 regional ceremonies

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Inspirational names among 2019 Nominations

2 Oct 2018

2019 nominees Marewa Glover, Major Campbell Roberts, Scott Dixon and Lesley Elliott,

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Kiwibank Local Hero Medal recipient - Supreme Winner

19 Sep 2018

Jackie Clark - Supreme Winner

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The search is on to find the next New Zealander of the Year

2 Jul 2018

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister.

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Siouxsie Wiles: Speaking up for science

30 Jan 2018

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Kristine Bartlett: Equal Pay Champion

30 Jan 2018

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From King of Comedy to Campaigner

30 Jan 2018

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New Zealander of the Year Finalists Announced

30 Jan 2018

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New Zealander of the Year Awards Gala Dinner

17 Jan 2018

Gala

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Meet the semi-finalists of the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards

28 Dec 2017

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Semi-finalists for 2018 New Zealander of the Year named

28 Dec 2017

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Northland 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists

18 Dec 2017

Northland Kiwibank Local Heroes 2018

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Southland 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists

14 Dec 2017

Southland Kiwibank Local Heroes 2018

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Otago 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

13 Dec 2017

Otago 2018 Medal Recipients

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Marlborough 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

11 Dec 2017

Marlborough 2018 Medal Recipients

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Canterbury 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

8 Dec 2017

Canterbury 2018 Medal Recipients

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GREYMOUTH 2018 KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO RECIPIENTS

7 Dec 2017

West Coast 2018 Medal Recipients

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Nelson 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

6 Dec 2017

Nelson 2018 Medal Recipients

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AUCKLAND 2018 KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO RECIPIENTS

5 Dec 2017

Auckland 2018 Medal Recipients

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WELLINGTON 2018 KIWIBANK LOCAL HEROES

5 Dec 2017

Wellington Medal Recipients 2018

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Taranaki 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Recipients

24 Nov 2017

Taranaki Medal Recipients 2018

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Manawatu 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

23 Nov 2017

Manawatu Medal Recipients 2018

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Hawkes Bay 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

22 Nov 2017

Hawkes Bay Medal Recipients 2018

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Gisborne 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

21 Nov 2017

Gisborne 2018 Medal Recipients

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ROTORUA 2018 KIWIBANK LOCAL HERO RECIPIENTS

17 Nov 2017

Rotorua 2018 Medal Recipients

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Tauranga 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

16 Nov 2017

Tauranga 2018 Medal Recipients

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Waikato 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

13 Nov 2017

Waikato Medal Recipients 2018

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Kiwibank Local Hero medalists named

18 Oct 2017

Local Hero Medals will be presented to all winners at the 16 regional ceremonies

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Semi-finalists announced for 2017 New Zealander of the Year

17 Oct 2017

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Senior NZer of the Year finalist recognised by community

14 Aug 2017

Community leader Elaine Gill

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Waikato Local Hero influencing her community...

26 Jul 2017

Sharnay Cocup

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Taika Waititi big winner at Matariki Awards

26 Jul 2017

Taika Waititi

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Virtual medical practice making a difference

24 Jul 2017

Dr Lance O'Sullivan

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2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards Winners Update

23 Feb 2017

2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards Update

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Who will be the next New Zealander of the Year?

16 Feb 2017

The countdown is on for three extraordinary New Zealanders in contention for the title of 2017 New Zealander of the Year.

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WATCH The 2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards LIVE

14 Feb 2017

TVNZ On Demand Livestream - 2017 Gala Awards

Join MCs Toni Street and Scotty Morrison Live for one of the most inspirational nights of the year!

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Finalists for 2017 New Zealander of the Year

27 Jan 2017

The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is pleased to announce three finalists being considered for the title of 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.

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Shortlists for 2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards!

17 Jan 2017

The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is pleased to announce the 10 people being considered for the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award!

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2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards Gala - tickets on sale!

21 Dec 2016

The Langham Hotel Auckland

“This is now the fifth successive year that we have held the gala in the Great Room of the Langham. It’s a wonderfully formal, yet intimate space, offering an elegance and prestige in keeping with the Awards mantra of ‘honouring the best of us."

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Northland Local Heroes honoured for services to the community

16 Dec 2016

Northland/ Whangarei Local Hero Awards Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 25 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at Toll Stadium.

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Invercargill Local Heroes honoured

14 Dec 2016

Invercargill Local Hero Award Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 15 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at the Kelvin Hotel.

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Dunedin Local Heroes honoured for services to the community

13 Dec 2016

Otago's Local Hero Awards Ceremony

Dunedin City Councillor Rachel Elder was on hand to present the medals. She congratulated the recipients on their award and said that it was vital that the community continued to acknowledge the contributions they have made.

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Nelson Local Heroes honoured for services to the community

10 Dec 2016

Nelson Tasman Local Hero Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 12 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at The Petite Fleur.

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Marlborough Local Heroes honoured

9 Dec 2016

Marlborough Local Hero Ceremony

Marlborough District Council Mayor John Leggett was on hand to present the medals. He congratulated the recipients on their award and said that it was vital that the community continued to acknowledge the contributions they have made.

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Canterbury Local Heroes honoured

8 Dec 2016

Canterbury Local Hero Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 37 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at Addington Raceway.

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Greymouth Local Heroes honoured for services to the community

7 Dec 2016

West Coast Local Hero Ceremony

Grey District Council Mayor Tony Kokshoorn was on hand to present the medals. He congratulated the recipients on their award and said that it was vital that the community continued to acknowledge the contributions they have made.

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Wellington Local Heroes honoured

6 Dec 2016

Wellington Local Hero Awards Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 35 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held in the Banquet Hall at Parliament.

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Auckland Local Heroes honoured for services to the community

1 Dec 2016

Auckland Local Hero Ceremony

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Local Heroes honoured in the Hawke's Bay community

26 Nov 2016

Hawke's Bay Local Hero Awards Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 18 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at the Art Deco Masonic Hotel.

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Local Heroes honoured for services to the Manawatu community

25 Nov 2016

Palmerston North Local Hero Medal Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 13 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at Caccia Birch House in Palmerston North.

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Local Heroes honoured for services to the Taranaki community

24 Nov 2016

New Plymouth Local Hero Awards Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 20 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at the Devon Hotel in New Plymouth.

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Local Heroes honoured in the Bay of Plenty/ Tauranga

23 Nov 2016

Tauranga Local Hero Medal Ceremony

As part of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards 2017, the 15 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at the Classic Flyers Museum in Mount Maunganui.

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Local Heroes on the East Coast honoured

22 Nov 2016

Gisborne Local Hero Medal Ceremony

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 18 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at Bushmere Arms in Gisborne.

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Local Heroes honoured in Rotorua/Taupo community

19 Nov 2016

Rotorua Local Hero Ceremony

Everyday people doing exceptional things were the toast of the town as Rotorua honoured its very own “Local Heroes”.

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Local Heroes honoured for services to the Waikato community

18 Nov 2016

Waikato Local Heroes

Everyday people doing exceptional things were the toast of the town last night as Waikato honoured its very own “Local Heroes”.

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Local Heroes Announced!

28 Oct 2016

Local Hero Medals will be presented to all winners at the 16 regional ceremonies

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New Zealander of the Year Nominations Update

28 Sep 2016

Honour the #BestOfUs

The New Zealander of the Year Awards office is pleased to provide the following nominations update for the 2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards.

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Olympic medallists nominated for New Zealander of the Year!

2 Sep 2016

Sept 1st, 2016 nomination update: Nominated New Zealand Olympians for 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year include...

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Honouring the #BestOfUs

24 Aug 2016

#BestOfUs

For the last couple of weeks, we have been inspired by the wonderful talent of those New Zealand athletes doing us proud at the Rio Olympics. What an incredible group of people!

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Duncan Garner looks at the nominees for 2017 NZ'er of the Year

17 Aug 2016

Duncan Garner looks at the nominees for 2017 New Zealander of the Year

Duncan is asking listeners "who should win the 2017 New Zealander of the Year award? His pick is....

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Helen Kelly flooded with 2017 NZ'er of the Year nominations

17 Aug 2016

Helen Kelly flooded with nominations for 2017 NZOTYA

Of the 185 nominations submitted for the 2017 New Zealander of the Year award, nearly half of them have gone to former president of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and medical cannabis advocate, Helen Kelly.

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2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards Update

16 Aug 2016

The New Zealander of the Year Awards office is pleased to provide the following nominations update for the 2017 New Zealander of the Year Awards...

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Sr. NZ'er of the Year 2015, Donald Sew Hoy is in great company!

11 Aug 2016

Donald Sew Hoy

Metlifecare, Senior New Zealander of the Year 2015, Donald Sew Hoy, has accepted the invitation to join the SuperSeniorChampions as an advocate and role model.

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Local Hero of the Year Semi-Finalist 2015, Billie Jordan

3 Aug 2016

Billie Jordan Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year semi-finalist 2015

Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year semi-finalist 2015, Billie Jordan founded the oldest hip-hoppers dance group in the world. The tale of this incredible Kiwi woman has been bought by a Hollywood producer.

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Dates & Locations announced for Local Hero Presentations

1 Aug 2016

The New Zealander of the Year Awards is looking forward to recognising our Local Hero's in the regions!

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Young NZ'er of the Year Parris Goebel up for MTV Award

27 Jul 2016

Parris Goebel

The University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year winner 2014, Parris Goebel is up for a MTV Video Music Award.

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NZ INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR 2016, HYVAN ANAESTHESIA ARTICLE

19 Jul 2016

HYVAN Page 1

Sanitarium New Zealand Innovator of the Year winner 2016, HYVAN Anaesthesia Ltd. and their machine that will transform lives.

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Guy Ryan talks about young change makers

12 Jul 2016

2015 University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year Guy Ryan, founder of Inspiring Stories helps young people to realise their potential as changemakers for a better future, through Festival for the Future, Live the Dream and other programmes.

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Sentiments of New Zealand

5 Jul 2016

There has already been much said and written about Iceland’s performance at Euro 2016, many of these comments being at the expense of my hapless England team, but, away from the football, what has resonated with me is the similarity in national attitudes.

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2016 New Zealander of the Year Awards Winners

23 Feb 2016

2016 New Zealander of the Year Awards Winners

Join us in congratualting our amazing 2016 Winners. Also a special mention to all the finalists in each category, unfortunatley there can only be one winner. But our finalists are all outstanding New Zealanders, doing great things for our country.

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Richie McCaw - New Zealander of the Year Finalist

9 Feb 2016

Richie

The two-time Rugby World Cup winner talks about leadership, the people who inspire him, and his passion for enabling more Kiwi kids to participate in sport.

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Rob Fenwick - New Zealander of the Year Finalist

9 Feb 2016

Rob Fenwick

He puts his ability to influence change in so many areas down to his tactic of “starting with a bold idea and trying to persuade people to join you”.

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Louise Nicholas - New Zealander of the Year Finalist

9 Feb 2016

Louise

“I chose to speak out because of the other survivors who made contact with me and said, ‘Can you help?’ I didn’t want anyone else to go through what I’d been through”.

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2016 Finalists Announced

27 Jan 2016

Finalists Announced

The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is pleased to announce the three people being considered for 2016’s Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year award.

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Semi Finalists 2016 Announced

28 Dec 2015

Semi Finalists 2016 Announced

The New Zealander of the Year 2016 Awards Office is pleased to announce the 10 people being considered for the 2016 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year award.

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Local Hero Medal Presentations concluded

14 Dec 2015

Local Heroes.

What an amazing four weeks it has been, travelling close to 8000 kilometres of our beautiful country, and meeting the outstanding New Zealanders.

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More Photos – and One More Week!

4 Dec 2015

Week Four Presentations

Of the sixteen in total Local Hero Medal Presentations we are doing throughout the country, we are nearly at the end. With only one week to go, and four more presentations to do.

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Kiwibank Local Hero Medal Presentation Photos

26 Nov 2015

Local Hero photos are now online.

Photos from the first lot of Kiwibank Local Hero medal presentations are now on our Facebook Page.

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Nominee Spotlight: SuperGrans - Community of the Year

16 Oct 2015

SuperGrans

Our next Nominee Spotlight is – the SuperGrans, who have been nominated for the Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year. To find out more about this group of older ‘grans’, younger ‘grans’ and even some ‘non-grans’ doing great things, keep reading!

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Nominee Spotlight: Rae Te Nahu -Local Hero

14 Oct 2015

Rae Te Nahu

Rae Te Nahu is the secretary of the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group a group which works to enhance the Whangawehi stream and its biodiversity.

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So with the nomination phase of the awards now closed, what’s next?

9 Oct 2015

Nominations Now Closed.

Firstly, we have to say a HUGE thank-you to everyone that took the time to make nominations for this year’s awards. We are blown away by the number of nominations, with an amazing 22% increase on last year’s total - a great result!

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Should the New Zealander of the Year come from Gisborne?

12 Aug 2015

Gisborne?

MAYOR Meng Foon has challenged Gisborne residents to make the 2016 New Zealander of the Year a local person. "These people are the pillars of our community. They represent the best of us and make Gisborne/East Coast a much better place to live in".

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The New Zealander of the Year Awards - Our TV Ad!

12 Aug 2015

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Who's spotted us pop up on the TV? Thanks to the help of TVNZ we have a brand spanking new TV Commercial featuring Scotty Morrison and Jacquie Brown that we think is pretty cool! Have a watch and let us know what you think.

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Guy Ryan - Young New Zealander of the Year, wants YOU to Nominate!

16 Jul 2015

Guy Ryan The University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year for 2015, has something to say!

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Our Fresh New Look – New Zealander of the Year Awards

3 Jul 2015

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As you probably have noticed, we’ve made a few changes! With a brand spanking new logo, website design, colour palette with varying shapes and patterns, and a new tagline/motto.

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Sharing the Harvest — Manawatu

25 Jun 2015

Manawatu Tribune – Community Fruit Harvest

Mitre 10 Community of the Year finalists Community Fruit Harvest, are an organisation which picks and distributes excess produce grown within communities. Coming into citrus season, the Manawatu sector of the national organisation is looking for volunteer

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Metlifecare talk about their involvement in the Senior New Zealander of the Year Award

24 Jun 2015

Metlifecare CEO - Alan Edwards talks to the New Zealander of the Year office about why, and what it means to sponsor the 'Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year' category for the New Zealander of the Year Awards.

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WIN a signed copy of The Good Doctor by Dr Lance O'Sullivan

19 Jun 2015

Win 'The Good Doctor' by Dr Lance O'Sullivan

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Tabby Besley receives Queens Young Leader Award

16 Jun 2015

Tabby Besley

2015 University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year semi-finalist Tabby Besley joins an elite group of 60 young leaders, selected from across the Commonwealth, to be honoured at the inaugural Queens Young Leader Awards.

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