14 Oct 2015
Rae Te Nahu is the secretary of the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group a group which works to enhance the Whangawehi stream and its biodiversity.
Driven, not by financial reward or personal glory, but by a vision of a better way of interacting with our environment Rae is an exceptional person who has turned her passion, the betterment of the environment and the community into positive action.
The Kiwibank Local Hero category recognises people whose selflessness and determination have made a difference in their community.
Judging is currently under way and the winners of a Kiwibank Local Hero medal will be confirmed later this month. Medals will be presented at 16 regional presentation ceremonies throughout New Zealand between 15th November and 9th December.
