Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui a Orotu are incredibly proud to announce the outstanding young leaders who have been nominated for this year's awards. These rangatahi embody the spirit of leadership, service, and resilience within our community.

Te Aumangea (Resilience)

Honouring those who remain steadfast in the face of life’s obstacles.

  • Te Koha Burton

  • Hikurangi Greening

  • Claude Newcomb

Kāhui Kaumātua (Whakapono & Aroha)

Dedicated care, protection, and service to our old people.

  • Materita Paku-Stonehouse

  • Cypris Brown-Te Ngahue

Te Reo Kia Rere (Mana Reo)

Acknowledging the champions who normalise our first language in daily life.

  • Paul Watson

Manaakitanga Mai (Service)

Recognizing the "industrious hands" who uplift whānau and community.

  • Tamia Ngawhika

  • Tere Takiri-Ford

  • Apanui Ihoterangi Nukunuku

Te Manu Taiko (Unity & Leadership)

Celebrating the sentries who foster Kotahitanga and guide the collective.

  • Dokken Ratima

  • Gracyn Moana-Poi

Congratulations to all of our incredible nominees! We look forward to sharing this spectacular night of culture, leadership, and unity with you all.

Ahuriria Rangatahi Civic Awards 2026

  • Date: Friday, 26 June 2026

  • Venue: The Old Church, Meeanee

    This is a formal event and is by invitation only.

    Special Celebration: This evening will also feature the celebration of the Tū Tārake Matariki Ball at the conclusion of the awards ceremony

Special Guest Speaker: Māori Millionaire

Te Kahukura Boynton: We are honored to welcome Te Kahukura Boynton as our guest speaker for the evening. Te Kahukura is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and the founder of Māori Millionaire, the largest trauma-informed financial literacy platform in Aotearoa. She is on a mission to bridge the wealth gap by making financial education accessible, culturally relevant, and grounded in an Indigenous lens.