Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Auxiliary group with a special story take out Supreme Award

Auxiliary group with a special story take out Supreme Award

Hokianga Hospital Auxiliary Incorporated scooped the Supreme Award at the 2015 Trustpower Far North Community Awards last night.

The Awards were announced and presented last night (Monday, July 27) at the South Hokianga Memorial Hall in Opononi in front of almost 120 spectators, the majority of whom are also volunteers.

Representatives of Hokianga Hospital Auxiliary Incorporated received, on behalf of their group, a framed certificate, a trophy and $1,500 in prize money. These folks also will have the opportunity to represent their region at the 2015 Trustpower National Community Awards, being held in Dunedin next March.

In total, Trustpower gave away over $5,000 to various community groups through the awards last night, and have doled out more than $28,000 in the Far North since the awards began in 2009.

Trustpower Community Relations Representative Jess Somerville says this group has stood by its community for the last 48 years and ensured their communities medical needs are well catered for.

“There is an incredible story behind this Auxiliary group and its focused around a small but determined passionate team of volunteers. Over the years their members havefundraised tirelessly to ensure their hospital is well resourced and not only for additional comforts for clients but essential equipment too.

“To give you an idea of their contributions, over the last 12 months they have fundraised for items such as a portable community bed, dressing trolleys and even an oxygen concentrator. Equating to more $20,000 for this last financial year, while his might not sound much to some of our country’s larger hospital’s for the Hokianga community its huge.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

“Another of their projects was the refurbishing of the maternity ward, making it more comfortable and safer to deliver babies in the Hokianga. Clearly a very determined bunch they raised nearly $35,000 to pay for this project!

“When you think about the impact this group have had since their inception in 1967, you know they have made a hurr of a difference to a good many’s lives and its really special to be able to pay tribute to this legacy through this award”, says Somerville.

The competition for this year’s Awards was strong with a solid 65 entries received.

Category Winners:

Commendation Heritage and Environment, Hokianga Historical Society Incorporated
Runner-Up Heritage and Environment, Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary
Winner Heritage and Environment, Mahinepua-Radar Hill Landcare Group

Winner Health and Well Being, Hospice Mid Northland Society Incorporated

Runner-up Health and Well Being, The House of FINKK

Winner Arts and Culture, Bay of Islands Arts Festival Trust UPSURGE 2015

Runner-up Arts and Culture, Opononi & Omapere Ratepayers & Residents Association Incorporated

Joint Winner Sports and Leisure, Kawakawa Business & Community Association Pool Committee

Joint Winner Sports and Leisure, Northland Mounted Games

Runner-up Sports and Leisure, North Hokianga Junior Sports Club

Commendation Sports and Leisure, Bay of Island Gymnastics Club

Commendation Sports and Leisure, Bay of Islands Marine Radio Association Incorporated

Winner Education, Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Runner up Education, Infinite Scope Trust

Supreme Winner, Hokianga Hospital Auxiliary Incorporated

Youth Spirit Winner, Logan Alexander, Springbank School

Youth Spirit Runner up, Gabrielle Harris, Northland College

Youth Spirit Finalist, Quinn Moffat, Taipa Area School

Youth Spirit Finalist, Grayson Javis, Kerikeri High School

Youth Spirit Finalist, Parehuia Tito-Paraone, Kaikohe Christian School


© Scoop Media

 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines



Gordon Campbell: On Dune 2, And Images Of Islam


Depictions of Islam in Western popular culture have rarely been positive, even before 9/11. Five years on from the mosque shootings, this is one of the cultural headwinds that the Muslim community has to battle against. Whatever messages of tolerance and inclusion are offered in daylight, much of our culture tends to be hostile to Islam when we’re sitting in the dark, with popcorn.
Any number of movie examples come to mind, beginning with Rudolf Valentino’s role (over a century ago) as the romantic Arab hero in The Sheik...
More


 
 


Government: One-stop Shop Major Projects On The Fast Track

The Coalition Government’s new one-stop-shop fast track consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country moving again... More

ALSO:


Government: GPS 2024: Over $20 Billion To Get Transport Back On Track
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government’s plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely... More

ALSO:

Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.