ENTERING
The 2025 Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards applications are now open.
The Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards recognise the people and organisations making a difference for Northland’s environment. Their commitment and incredible contributions are helping our environment thrive and their mahi is highly valued.
Entrants can be individuals, community groups, schools, whānau, hapū, iwi businesses or leaders and can apply in up to two of the nine environmental categories featured.
The Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards are now held every two years, allowing entrants valuable time between award cycles to continue their mahi in protecting and enhancing the environment and strengthen their awards application in the process.
Entries for the 2025 awards will close on Sunday, March 30 2025.
WHY ENTER?
The work you’re doing to improve the environment of Te Taitokerau is important and we want to recognise that.
Often, we’re so busy getting the mahi done we don’t take the time to realise the difference we are making. Sharing your mahi not only raises your profile but inspires others who are also working tirelessly to achieve their environmental goals.
Finalists in each category will have the opportunity to network and share success stories at the awards event. Winners of each category will receive a cash prize of $1000 and a beautiful locally designed trophy. They will also be eligible for the Te Tohu Matua - Supreme Award. Category winners will receive a session with a professional videographer/photographer to capture their stories. Check out past videos on the ‘previous winners’ page.
ENTRY CRITERIA
If you’re an individual, community group, school, whānau, hapū, iwi, business, or leader working on an environmental project within the Northland region, you could be eligible for an award. You can nominate yourself, or someone else with their approval.
All entries must demonstrate significant benefit to the region’s environment. We’re looking for initiatives that align with Northland Regional Council’s core areas of focus of healthy waters, flourishing native life, resilient communities, a strong economy, effective transport networks and meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua.
A significant component of the work you have done must have happened recently. The full entry criteria will outline what you need to include in your application and the rules of entry. This will be available when entries open in 2025.
Find the full the full list of terms and conditions below.
Environmental Awards Criteria 2025PLAN YOUR ENTRY
The 2025 Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards applications are now open.
Before you begin your application, choose your award category. You can apply in up to two of these categories on a separate form. If your project aligns with the work of Kiwi Coast you could also be eligible for a special award.
Entering is easy. Start by creating a login so you can save and return to your entry at any point. Read the judging criteria for the category you are applying in and draft the content for your application. As long as you're logged in, you can save your progress in the application while you work. You can also upload photos, videos and documents to support your application.
Entries close on Sunday 30 March. We’ll let you know in May 2025 if you are a finalist.
Enter nowKEY DATES
- Entries open: 15 January 2025
- Entries close: Sunday 30 March 2025
- Finalists announced: May 2025
- Awards ceremony: Thursday 26 June 2025