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.

People interested in learning more about the awards - including previous winners - can visit: awards.nrc.govt.nz

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