Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2024
Celebrating Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2024 | Tréology handcrafts sustainable trophies | Connecting people to nature
“The most prestigious national award honouring people for their contribution to the wellbeing of our country. Proven, inspirational and passionate, these are the people that New Zealand is proud to call their own.”
Tréology congratulates all winners of this year’s Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. With a special congratulations to Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named as the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa.
Tréology is honoured to handcraft the New Zealander of the Year 2024 trophies. Crafted from sustainable ancient river rescued matai wood. This tree holds spiritual & cultural significant, representing strength & resilience – very appropriate taonga for our inspirational, passionate & proven leaders & the amazing mahi (work) they have achieved, and the positive impact they have made to Aotearoa New Zealand.
We thank Kiwibank and New Zealander of the Year Awards for entrusting us to handcraft these special wooden taonga (treasures) again.
Warmest congratulations to category winners:
2024 University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year Te Mātātahi o te Tau Winner - Simran Kaur (Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland) who is the founder of Girls That Invest, a podcast that has become an online phenomenon that is helping millions of women to learn about investing and unapologetically generate wealth.
2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau Winner - Bob Francis NZM QSO MBE JP (Te Whanganui a Tara, Wellington) who is described as a remarkable man with an extraordinary record of community service.
2024 Spark New Zealand Innovator of the Year Te Pou Whakairo o te Tau Winner - Cecilia Robinson (Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland) who is widely regarded as a leading entrepreneur in the country. Her latest venture, Tend Health Ltd, redefines primary healthcare with innovative services and technology.
2024 MFE New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year Te Toa Taiao o te Tau Winner - Nicola MacDonald (Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland) who is a dedicated conservationist who has gone above and beyond to preserve our environment, uphold cultural values, and foster a sense of unity for all.
2024 Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year Ngā Pou Whirinaki o te Tau Award - Taskforce Kiwi Cyclone Gabrielle Volunteers (Across Aotearoa) In the aftermath of devastating flooding, a diverse group of Cyclone Gabrielle Volunteers have stepped up to help.
2024 Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Te Pou Toko o Te Tau Award - Sally Walker (Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland) who is a dedicated advocate for women, whose remarkable efforts have driven fundamental changes in the healthcare sector by raising awareness around the impact of surgical mesh injuries.
2024 Te Pou Tūroa o Aotearoa, New Zealand Legacy Award - Sir Wayne Smith KNZM (Tauranga) who is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player. He has won three Rugby World Cups; was assistant coach for the All Blacks, and more recently, he was head coach of the New Zealand women's team, the Black Ferns.
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