30-05-2025
Finalists For Whakamānawa Ā Taiao
Finalists have been named for the sixth Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards which recognise individuals, groups and organisations helping to protect and improve Northland's environment.
Council Chair Geoff Crawford says the 2025 awards are the first since the transition to a biennial event. (The previous awards were in 2023.)
Chair Crawford says entering the Environmental Awards helps tell the story of the environmental work happening in Northland and shows that collectively we are making a difference.
Finalists (in alphabetical order) are:
Bay of Islands International Academy
Bream Head Conservation Trust Reserve Revegetation
Earth Buddies
Hokianga Harbor Care Incorporated Society
Hurupaki School
India Clarke
Jill Mortensen
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust
Ngā Kaitiaki O Ngā Wai Māori
Ngā Kaitiaki o te Ahi
Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust - Te Pou Taiao
Piroa Conservation Trust
Project Island Song
Roman Makara
Te Kura O Hato Hohepa Te Kamura
Te Runanga Nui O Te Aupouri- Oranga Whenua Oranga Tangata Taiao Team
The Love Bittern Project
Tū Mai Rā Energy Northland
Weed Action Native Habitat Restoration Trust
Whangārei Girls' High School
Award categories include:
Environmental action in the community
Environmental action to protect native life
Environmental action in water quality improvement
Environmental action in education
Environmental leadership
Youth environmental leader
Kaitiakitanga
Environmental action in business
Environmental action to address climate change
Chair Crawford says winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Waitangi on Thursday 26 June.