Tauranga 2018 Kiwibank Local Hero Recipients

As part of the 2018 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 17 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.

Back row L to R: Shaun Smith, Heather Burling (collecting on behalf of son Peter), Leona Smith, Marty Hoffart, Bob Mankelow, Tautini Hahipene (who also collected medals for his sister Wini Hahipene-Geddes and friend Dianna Te Riini), Joseph Ngametuangaro, Ian Feasey, Donal Boyle, Leslie Jones and Angie Beer collecting on behalf of her colleague Kathleen Young.

Front row L to R: Matthew Bryson, Diane Norris, Dale Walker, Percy Jones, Denny Spee and Berice Julian