Recognizing our distinguished members in 2025
Celebrating our members who have contributed their time, energy and passion to the sector and Taituarā.
Predator Free Wellington named as 2025 Supreme Award winner
Wellington City Council’s groundbreaking initiative, has claimed the Taituarā Supreme Award.
Record entries in GHD Award Excellence in Environmental Leadership
A record field of eight to contest this year’s GHD Award for Excellence in Environmental Leadership.
Five enter inaugural award for Cost-Effective Impact
This Award recognises projects and programmes that demonstrate councils doing more with less.
Diverse range of partners feature in this year’s Award for Collaboration
Collaboration is a critical strength of local government to achieving great community outcomes.
Nine enter Te Tohu Waka Hourua – the Award for Council/Māori Partnerships
This Award recognises initiatives demonstrating outstanding results working in partnership with Māori.
Varied bunch in Beca Award for Placemaking
This Award celebrates councils creating meaningful public spaces for their communities.
AI Entries in Datascape Award for Excellence in Digital Local Government
This Award recognises the power of technology to transform services for the benefit on the community.
Sixteen enter FrankGroup Award for Excellence in Community Engagement
The Award recognises projects demonstrating excellence in engagement, empowerment, or partnerships.
Record entries into the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards®
A record 60 entries have been received in the 2025 LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards®.
Hutt City Council Sets a New Standard in the 2024 CD Competition
This year, we had 40 entries in our Consultation Document competition and Hutt City took the top spot.
Eight to Contest 2024 Great Consultation Document Competition Final
This award celebrates excellent practice in the design of long-term plan consultation documents (CDs).