Finding New Zealander of the Year

Nominations are open for Kiwibank New Zealander of The Year Ng Tohu Pou hure o Aotearoa.

Nominations close on 31 August and can be made at nzawards.org.nz.

The awards honour those who use their passion to make our country a better place.

They recognise a diverse range of Kiwis making a difference.

Whether they’re aged 15 or 100, they’re contributing to grassroots communities or putting New Zealand on the world stage.

Any member of the public can nominate an individual or community organisation in the Awards programme.

Ten semi-finalists in each of the seven awards will be announced

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in December, with three finalists announced in February 2024.

The winners will be announced midMarch 2024 at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Dinner. Nominations can be made in one or more of the seven award categories.

For individuals:

Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa;

University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year Te M ahi o te Tau;

Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te M tapuputu o te Tau; kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Te Pou Toko o te Tau;

Spark New Zealand Innovator of the Year Te Pou Whakairo o te Tau; and

Ministry for the Environment New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year Te Toa Taiai o te Tau. For duos or groups:

Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year N Pou Whirinaki o te Tau.

All New Zealand citizens 15 years of age and over are eligible to be nominated for the awards.

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