Attitude Awards Trust
30 November 2012
Sharon Davies has won the Attitude ACC Supreme Award for 2012, heading off strong competition from more than 20 other national finalists.
Sharon, better known as Shaz in the West Auckland community …

PRESS RELEASE
The eagerly awaited Pacific Business Awards return in March 2013, celebrating 20 years since the event first began. It also brings focus on the Pacific Business Trust that has assisted Pacific people into business …

After spending the last 25 years devoting her time and energy to helping primary school students excel, Jan Stevens from Rotary Park School in Otago has been named New Zealand’s Most Inspiring Teacher for 2012.
After …

A 13 year old from Canvastown in the South Island and a 14 year old from Porirua are the two Supreme Winners in the Youthtown Creatifs Young Designer Awards.
Miya Austin-Dobie and her innovative “Cicada City” headwear …

The New Zealand falcon (karearea) has been crowned Bird of the Year in Forest & Bird’s eighth annual poll.
This year 10,292 votes were cast in this fiercely contested poll, with the karearea snatching 1261 votes …

Rob Luisi does not know what a “too hard” basket is. Being renowned throughout the Ranui area, the respect shown by the youth, young adults, and indeed all of Ranui towards Luisi are evidence of …

MEDIA RELEASE
26 September 2012 – for immediate release
Deadline looming for nominating an inspirational Kiwi!
The deadline for the open invitation to all New Zealanders to nominate in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012 …

Media Release – for immediate release
Kudos finalist Nihal Kularatna is out to curb the appetite of our power-hungry electronics.
As a child in Sri Lanka, Nihal Kularatna was intrigued by the simple switch system controlling flashing …

Opportunity for Senior New Zealanders to be recognised and rewarded
Nominations are being sought from around the country for the Countdown Senior New Zealander of the year as part of the New Zealander of the Year …

Monday 10 September 2012 – Wellington
 
 
 
Forest & Bird press release for immediate use
 
 
 
Bird of the Year poll open
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TV personality Te Radar, comedian Raybon Kan and actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand will be championing their favourite native …

COMEDIAN EWEN GILMOUR RECOGNISED
WITH PRESIDENTIAL CITATION FROM VARIETY INTERNATIONAL
 
Popular comedian and much-loved Variety New Zealand Ambassador, Ewen Gilmour has been honoured by Variety – The Children’s Charity with a Variety International Presidential Citation. These awards …

New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe – multiple Paralympic medallist and 2011 Attitude Award winner – has another swag of gold in her sights at the London Paralympic Games in August.  And she’s just the sort of …

Media release
For immediate release
 
Attitude Award gives champion a boost
 
 
Mike Gourley says receiving the 2011 Attitude ACC Supreme Award couldn’t have come at a better time in his life.
 
Mike had a stroke earlier in the …

Sunday, June 17, 2012 – Wellington
Forest & Bird press release for immediate use
Tireless conservationist receives top honours
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Avid conservationist Linda Conning has been honoured as a Distinguished Life Member by Forest & Bird for her outstanding …

Wanaka Wastebusters

Unpackit Awards too close to call
Competition in the Unpackit Awards is red hot this year, with the leaders neck in neck for both the Best and Worst Packaging Awards.
Unpackit spokesperson Gina Dempster said this …

Schools and not-for-profit community groups and sporting organisations are leaping on an opportunity to raise money while helping to raise awareness of packaging waste.
Unpackit Awards spokesperson Gina Dempster said the response so far had been …

Nelson Pine Industries Limited is on the finalists’ shortlist for this year’s EECA Awards.
Nelson Media
The awards are run annually by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, which works to implement government strategies for energy efficiency, …

Happyzine and ReGeneration are proud to announce this opportunity for one person to win two tickets to the upcoming Christchurch Changemakers Convention, 10 am – 6pm, 4th May 2012, The Geo Dome.
To win these tickets …

If you’re looking for motivation to get gardening, Kāpiti Coast’s Greenest Street Competition might be just the ticket. Visitors to participating streets could be forgiven for thinking they’d signed up for some kind of …

Media release
29 February 2012
For immediate release
Foundation for the Deaf
Inaugural New Zealand Hearing Hero announced
The National Foundation for the Deaf is delighted to announce that the inaugural Hearing Hero Award has been awarded to Professor Peter …

Press Release
20 February 2012
For immediate release
Kaino & NFL star shine at Samoan Sports Awards
Jerome Kaino became the first sportsman to win both the Samoan Sports Awards Sportsman of the Year and the Supreme Award in …

Wanaka Wastebusters
The finalists in the 2012 Unpackit Packaging Awards have been announced today.
Unpackit spokesperson Gina Dempster said it had been a tough process choosing the 16 finalists from 215 nominations, but the team was confident …

8thFeb 2011
Nominations for Unpackit Awards close Friday
 
Nominations for the Unpackit Packaging Awards are rolling in before the nominations close on Friday, with the Worst Packaging category proving the most popular.
 
“We’ve received 166 nominations so far, …

EECA Awards 2012

The entries are now open for the EECA Awards – the event that celebrates excellence and innovation in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Who can enter?
The Awards cover nine categories, and entries are invited …

Wanaka Wastebusters
Nominate bad packaging to win a good-looking shopping bag
Sick of bringing home plastic shopping bags filled with bad packaging? Do something about it by nominating the packaging that bugs you most for the Unpackit …

A young Ashburton mum who founded an initiative to help struggling families grow their own fruit and vege has been named as the supreme winner of NZ Gardener 2011 Gardener of the Year Awards, announced …

Ziptrek Ecotours zips into Sustainable 60 Awards
 
An award ceremony in Auckland last week has cemented Ziptrek Ecotour’s place among some of New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses.
 
The eco adventure company, based in Queenstown, won the marketplace …

Friday, November 25, 2011 – Wellington
Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Pukeko streaks home in Bird of the Year poll
The swamp-loving pukeko has won Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year election.
It won …

Forest & Bird media release for immediate use
Our critically endangered parrot, the kakapo, and our blue-suited swamp hen, the pukeko, are well in front of the flock in Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the …

Pure Organic Gold
Te Mania a Nelson wine making pioneer has won Pure Gold for its 2011 Sauvignon Blanc at the 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
“We have nearly sold out of our 2010 which won …

Blog written by Sam Rye and borrowed from Bucky Box.com
October 25th, 2011
We’re rocking here at Bucky Box today, with the news that we have won the New Zealand section of the Global Entrepreneurship Week’s ‘Cleantech’ …

At not quite two years old, Queenstown adventure tourism operation Ziptrek Ecotours is zipping into the record books as among New Zealand’s leading sustainable companies.
The Sustainable 60 Awards were created by Fairfax Media Business Group …

Hawkes Bay Regional Council

For more information and to apply for an award visit the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council website

The Environment Action Awards are held every two years to celebrate people and organisations in Hawke’s Bay …

Next Magazine
News release
October 6, 2011
Sue Johnson named Health and Science category winner in the Next Woman of the Year awards, in association with Pandora
Sue Johnson was tonight announced as the Health and Science category winner …

Lesley Elliott named winner of Next Woman of the Year, in association with Pandora
Lesley Elliott, mother of murdered university student Sophie Elliott, has been named Next Woman of the Year for her impassioned efforts to …

Mai Chen named Business category winner and Jayne Parsons named Sports category winner in the Next Woman of the Year awards, in association with Pandora
Mai Chen was tonight announced as the Business category winner in …

Wanaka Wastebusters today welcomed $118,750 of new funding from the Waste Minimisation Fund to help consumers and businesses make smart packaging choices.
“We’re delighted to receive this funding, because it means we can run the 2012 …

News release
September 12, 2011
Finalists announced for the 2011 Next Woman of the Year Awards
Next magazine is delighted to unveil the inspirational women who have been selected as finalists in the 2011 Next Woman of the …

News release
September 12, 2011
Three Christchurch finalists announced in the 2011 Next Woman of the Year Awards
Sue Johnson, Janine Morrell-Gunn and Melissa Ruscoe from Christchurch are today revealed as finalists in the Next Woman of the …

Media Release – Pregoli
8 September 2011
Christchurch’s Yummy Mummy Model Search
Pregoli knows it can be tough being a mum-to-be, and it certainly can be tough being a mum-to-be when living in post earthquake Christchurch! Pregoli, an …