We are proud to celebrate the recognition of our rangatahi and community efforts at Te Pu-a Ngaa Maara, reflecting our commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation, and te ao Maaori values.
2017
Tiaki STEM Innovation Awards – Runner-Up Awarded for the development of Te Kete Waiora, a portable and affordable water quality testing kit created by TPNM rangatahi from Manurewa.
2019
Mayoral Conservation Award Recognized for our Indigenous solutions and community-driven conservation efforts.
2020
4 Rangatahi Drone Pilots Trained and CertifiedEmpowering youth with skills for environmental monitoring. Mayoral Conservation Award Honoured for continued excellence in conservation. Waste Minimisation and Pest Control Innovation Group – Para PatrolEstablished in Makaurau to tackle waste and pests. Mayoral Youth Community AwardAwarded to Para Patrol for their impactful community work. GirlBoss STEM Trailblazer AwardRecipient: Rangipoo Takuira-Mita, for her leadership in STEM.
2021
Te Kete Waiora was Established as an Environmental Enterprise, Formalising our water testing initiative as a sustainable business. Te Pu-a Ngaa Maara Registered as a Charitable Trust Marking a milestone in our organisational journey. Y25 Young Trailblazer Listing
Recipient: Rangipoo Takuira-Mita, recognised as a youth leader.
2022
Young New Zealander of the Year – Semifinalist Rangipoo Takuira-Mita, acknowledged for her contributions. Spark Youth Purposeful Disruptor AwardRecipient: Rangipoo Takuira-Mita, for driving positive change. Blake Award Recipient: Carlos Hotene, for outstanding leadership.
2023
Young New Zealander of the Year – Shortlisted Rangipoo Takuira-Mita, continued recognition for her impact.
2024
Te Whare Waananga o Awanuiaarangi – 4 TPNM Hua Para Kore GraduatesCelebrating our graduates in waste minimisation. Kuumara Awards – Ngaa Akoranga i Muri, Hei Tuuaapapa ki Ngaa Mahi ki Mua (Looking Back to Move Forward) Category Honoured for our reflective and forward-thinking approach.
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https://www.tpnm.co.nz/our-story/galleries-view/17
"Ngaa mihi nui whakaharahara ki a koutou i whakanui i ngaa mahi rangatira nei. Naa koutou ngaa rangatahi o TPNM i whakarangatira. E kore ngaa kupu e whakatinana i ēnei hoonore nui."(Our heartfelt thanks to all who have celebrated these noble efforts. It is you, the rangatahi of TPNM, who have brought prestige. Words cannot fully express these great honours.)
LINKS TO PUBLICATIONS
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2019/09/mayoral-conservation-awards/
https://www.ywca.org.nz/y25/y252021/#rangipo