2017 Green Ribbon Awards finalists announced
Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister for the Environment
Hon Maggie Barry
Minister of Conservation
30 May 2017
Media Statement
2017 Green Ribbon Awards finalists announced
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry today announced the 2017 Green Ribbon Awards finalists, recognising exceptional environmental and conservation initiatives throughout New Zealand.
“These national awards, now in their 27th year,
play an important role in celebrating and raising the
profile of outstanding contributions by individuals,
communities and organisations to protect and manage New
Zealand’s environment,” Dr Smith says.
“The
standard of nominations this year was particularly high and
it’s great to see so many people and organisations
stepping up to care for our environment. We received close
to 150 nominations, from all corners of the country.”
Ms Barry says the finalists are doing exceptional work to conserve New Zealand’s unique environment and species for generations to come.
“What particularly stands out from the stories of our finalists this year is the leadership they have shown to deliver significant, tangible outcomes for the environment and conservation,” Ms Barry says.
“Many of the finalists have achieved remarkable results through community involvement and collaboration with others. They are examples of New Zealanders working together for the common good.”
The Green Ribbon Awards will once again include the presentation of the Loder Cup, which was first awarded in 1929.
“This is one of the country’s oldest conservation awards and recognises outstanding work to protect our native plants. The Green Ribbon Awards is a fitting opportunity to congratulate the winner of this special award,” Ms Barry says.
All Green Ribbon Awards finalists will be invited to attend a ceremony at Parliament on 8 June. Winners will be announced for each category, including the overall supreme winner. Read the finalists’ stories on the Green Ribbon Awards website www.greenribbonawards.org.nz
Finalists for 2017:
Minimising Our Waste:
Webstar | Xtreme Zero Waste |
Department of Corrections
Resilience to Climate
Change:
New Zealand Post | Post Nelson Ltd |
Sustainability Trust
Protecting our Coasts and
Oceans:
Whaingaroa Harbour Care | Moana New Zealand and
Sanford Ltd | Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand |
South Taranaki Underwater Club
Protecting our
Biodiversity:
Gisborne District Council | QEII National
Trust and its covenanters | Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu
Restoration Society | Stewart Island/Rakiura Community and
Environment Trust
Caring for our
Water:
Whangawehi Catchment Management Group | Discover
Waitomo | Wharekopae Catchment Group
Business
Leadership:
Air New Zealand | Nelson Mail, Fairfax Media
| Countdown (Progressive Enterprises)
Community
Leadership:
Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust| Polhill Protectors
| Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust
Leadership in
Communication and Education:
The Project Crimson Trust |
Zealandia | Dargaville Intermediate School
Kaitiaki
Leadership:
Para Kore Marae Inc. | Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi o
Ngāti Kahu
Philanthropy and
Partnership:
Taranaki Mounga Project Ltd | Genesis Energy
| The Project Crimson Trust
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