June 12, 2007

MEDIA RELEASE (For Immediate Release)

Nominations for (In) Famous “Westies”

“Westies” are well-known, indeed in some instances famous, for their deeds.

And once again the area’s best and brightest are being honoured in Waitakere City’s Walkway of Fame.

Nominations are now open for inclusion in the Walkway, which is outside the Civic Centre in Henderson.

Each year the hand and/or footprints of locals who have gained national or international recognition are etched into granite tablets and inserted into the Walkway.

The project began in 2000 and already honours the likes of All Black legend Michael Jones, musician Neil Finn, chief justice Dame Sian Elias, and long-serving local MP and current High Commissioner in London Hon Jonathan Hunt.

This year will see up to four new inductees.

The criteria are:

- Must be nationally or internationally recognised and they must have been born in or lived for a substantial part of their life/career

- Those who have helped raise the profile of the region or whose work/career has been inspired by the region (for example actors or artists)

A selection panel comprising Mayor Bob Harvey, Councillor Penny Hulse, chair of the Henderson Community Board Elizabeth Grimmer, Ewan McDonald (editor in chief of The Aucklander newspaper) and a former inductee will chose this year’s recipients from public nominations.

Nominations can be made on-line at www.waitakere.govt.nz or by writing to:
“Walkway of Fame”,
c/o Waitakere City Council
Private Bag 93109
Henderson
Waitakere City

Please include your name and contact details (phone and/or e-mail) as well s the name

Advertisements containing a nomination coupon will also appear in local community newspapers over the next two weeks.

ENDS

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