Inspired by the extensive and well deserved 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards documented in the August issue of this magazine, I thought I’d take the opportunity to present a few awards of my own, writes Jeremy Elwood.
So here are the inaugural Jeremy Elwood NZ (JENZ) Quirkiness Awards. These celebrate the slightly off-centre parts of New...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
Fulton Hogan EXCELLENCE Award for Community Impact.
Finalist: Kawerau District Council – Neighbourhood of Healthy Homes
Kawerau District Council developed the innovative Neighbourhood of Healthy Homes initiative with the aim of ensuring healthier homes and increased neighbourhood...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
Fulton Hogan EXCELLENCE Award for Community Impact.
Finalist: Whangarei District Council – Hatea Loop
The Hatea Loop trail project, completed in 2014, is a 4.2 kilometre loop multi trail around Whangarei’s upper harbour, which has more than doubled the number of people using the town basin...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
EQC EXCELLENCE Award for Infrastructure Project of the Year.
Highly Commended: Western Bay of Plenty District Council – in association with NZ Transport Agency – WestLink project
The collaborative WestLink strategy, between Western Bay of Plenty District Council and NZ Transport Agency...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
Air New Zealand EXCELLENCE Award for Environmental Impact.
Highly Commended: Grey District Council, in association with West Coast Regional Council and the Department of Conservation – Cobden Aromahana Sanctuary and Recreation Area
Acting on requests from the Cobden Community, Grey District...
At the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
MartinJenkins EXCELLENCE Award for Local Economic Contribution.
Highly Commended: Waikato Regional Council – Waikato Means Business
Waikato Regional Council took an innovative approach to creating its economic development strategy with an exceptionally comprehensive approach.
While the council...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
Air New Zealand EXCELLENCE Award for Environmental Impact.
Highly commended - Auckland Council's Wai Care Programme.
Launched in 2000, Wai Care is a collaborative water action programme run by Auckland Council to encourage citizens to form groups to monitor local waterways and...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
EQC EXCELLENCE Award for Infrastructure Project of the Year.
Highly Commended: Napier City Council – Biological Trickling Filter Wastewater Plan
Napier City Council’s biological wastewater plant was the council’s biggest ever infrastructure project. Entirely managed by an in-house team, the...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
MartinJenkins EXCELLENCE Award for Local Economic Contribution.
Highly Commended: Rotorua Lakes District Council – Inner City Revitalisation Project
Rotorua City Council’s innovative Inner City Revitalisation project was designed to ‘bring the heart and soul back to the city’ through strong...
At the 2015 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards.
Fulton Hogan EXCELLENCE Award for Community Impact.
Highly Commended: Grey District Council – The Heart of the West Coast, Grey District Identity Project
The Heart of the West Coast, Grey District Identity Project was developed in response to the ‘perfect storm’ in the wake of the Pike River...
