Matariki Living Taonga Awards 2024
The Matariki Living Taonga Awards are designed to acknowledge the hard work, integrity and talent of quiet achievers and role models across our Heretaunga communities.
Nominations are now closed. Winners will be announced on Monday 27 May 2024.
These are the categories:
Ingoa |
Whakamarama |
Winners |
Te Iti Kahurangi |
A rangatahi who demonstrates strong, kaupapa-driven leadership |
Tawhirimakea Karaitiana |
Te Rehutai |
A rangatahi who has overcome adversity and achieved academic success |
Latoya Hempel |
Te Toi Huarewa |
An employee who exemplifies Māori values in the workplace |
Narelle Huata |
Te Aka Matua |
An employer who exemplifies Māori values in the workplace |
Moira McGarva-Ratapu |
Te Taiao |
An individual who embraces and practises Kaitiakitanga to protect the environment |
Ana Hirani Te Whaiti |
Ringahora |
An individual who works selflessly to uplift whānau |
Jordan Winiata |
Te Toi Whakairo |
An individual whose creative life or works enrich the lives of others |
Alex Heperi |
Te Reo Rangatira |
An individual who promotes or applies Te Reo Mãori as part of everyday life |
Henare Hutana |
Te Toka Tu Moana |
A whānau who demonstrate courage, respect, integrity and aroha in their daily life |
Warena & Fleur Wainohu |
Te Toi Hauora |
A kaumātua committed to a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing |
Vicky Jones (nee Wong) |
Te Haaro o Te Kaahu |
A Special Acknowledgement - Nominated by Te Haaro Board. |
Waipatu Marae Te Aranga Marae Omahu Marae Tamatea Rugby Club Incoporated |
Hinewehi Mohi, with whānau Mākirikiri: Te Haaro o Te Kaahu Supreme Award 2021 recipient