Some of Auckland’s local heroes were honoured at an awards ceremony at the Ellerslie Events Centre on Tuesday 1 December.
As part of the 2016 New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 72 Kiwibank Local Heroes were presented with medals to recognise their achievements.
Qualities that hold our communities together
Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse presented the medals. “These fine people embody the qualities that have long held our community together,” she said.
“Their charity, selflessness and generosity have touched the lives of so many and make our community a better place to live. That’s why we stand with them tonight and honour them as Auckland’s very own local heroes.”
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Now in their seventh year, the annual Kiwibank Local Hero Awards are the ultimate recognition for good deeds in the community.
This year, 292 medals will be presented nationwide with one Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year winner to be announced at the New Zealander of the Year Awards Gala in February next year.
