The Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Reserves Board is a co-governance partnership with Auckland Council, jointly managing reserve whenua. With equal representation, it enables shared decision-making, resourcing, and accountability. Through iwi-led delivery, the partnership supports ongoing restoration, including planting, pest control, and community engagement, guided by long-term planning frameworks.

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Excellence in Organisation and People Development

Whangarei District Council’s Organisation Strategy

Whangārei District Council

Whangarei District Council embarked on a radical journey of transformation led from the ground up to build a more inclusive, cohesive and effective organisation. Powered by the collective genius, passion,

Award Year: 2021

Excellence in Organisation and People Development

Great Workplaces

Far North District Council

This initiative emerged from a staff survey taken during the first 2020 COVID-19 lockdown where 83 per cent of staff reported their productivity was the same or better working at

Award Year: 2022

Excellence in Collaborating for Results

America’s Cup 36 Base Infrastructure

Auckland Council

This entry covers the infrastructure necessary to prepare the Auckland Waterfront to host America’s Cup 36 – a project brought in on time, under budget and with a legacy that