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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Auckland Council
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Excellence in Placemaking
Destination Kāwaroa
New Plymouth District Council
Destination Kāwaroa, led by Taranaki Foundation with Ngāmotu, Ngāti Te Whiti, NPDC and NP Partners, transformed Kāwaroa Park into an intergenerational play and learning space celebrating the area’s nature, culture
Award Year: 2026
Excellence in Collaborating for Results
Waiora House
Taupō District Council
As part of Taupō District Council’s commitment to the provision of social services in the district, a project to rebuild Waiora House, a social services hub and affordable home to
Award Year: 2024
Excellence in Placemaking
Members Choice
Te Whare Whakatere – Re-creating the Heart of Ashburton
Ashburton District Council
Re-creating the heart of Ashburton through the Te Whare Whakatere and Baring Square East project has created a new community hub housing the Ashburton District Council's civic and administrative functions,
Award Year: 2025
