Paihia
New Zealand Community of the Year
2015
Mitre 10
New Zealand Community of the Year
Ngā Pou Whirinaki o te Tau
Paihia
Paihia! has been working to positively change and improve its community, looking at economic, social, cultural and environmental elements across the town. Projects include the Harcourt Pro Am Golf Tournament, Paihia Half-Marathon and even Bathtub Racing. The group is also working on the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, Opua Railway Station and the 2014 Placemaking Projects.
Paihia has a lot of organisations for its size, and an even larger number of volunteers. The collaboration of the residents, Council, local businesses and community organisations has achieved a complete revitalisation of the town. That is not only visually stunning, but is now underpinned by a sound and cohesive, long term management and planning structure. This will ensure that the legacy of community pride and spirit, that has been achieved, will continue.
The communities who have shown the best of collective change, achieving outstanding impact together. A group of people whose achievements enhance the social, economic, cultural, or environmental prosperity of the community they serve.
Nominees of this Award must:
- Be more than one person (duo, group, community or organisation) who has made – or is making – a significant contribution to their region, town, suburb, community (be it geographical, or interest specific), iwi, or local group. In any sector including (but not limited to) business, leadership, culture, voluntary work, disaster relief, environmental work, health, education, sporting clubs, or working with the disadvantaged.
- Have had significant impact over the last 12 months.
- Be role models for New Zealanders and highlight collective action toward positive change.
- Meet Awards Conditions of Entry.
Judges will review each nominee using the following criteria:
- 10 points: OVERALL INSPIRATION:
Describe the community, group or duo you are nominating and the work that they do (particularly over the past 12-months) that has inspired you to nominate them as 2025 Mitre 10 Community of the Year Ngā Pou Whirinaki o te Tau. - 10 points: PURPOSE:
Who benefits from the work of this community, and how? - 10 points: COMMITMENT:
Describe the commitment of time, risks, and challenges overcome to create an impact to this point (this may still be ongoing). - 10 points: PROVEN IMPACT:
How has this community clearly demonstrated a positive impact in their area of influence? How has this been measured? - 10 points: LONG-TERM IMPACT:
If applicable, how would the nominee/s enhance, grow, and/or adapt their approach in the future to best meet the changing needs of their community? How would winning this award impact this group and the work that they are doing? - 10 points: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & INNOVATIVE THINKING:
How thoughtful, creative, and unique is this community’s approach to their challenge, opportunity, or situation?
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