Whakamānawa ā Taiao Northland Regional Council - Environmental Awards 2020
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Northland Regional Council
Whakamānawa ā Taiao
Environmental Awards 2020
Recognising and celebrating kaitiakitanga in action
A guide to entering
About the awards Background
Right across our beautiful region, amazing work is Caring for Northland’s unique environment and many
happening in our communities to protect and enhance communities is a huge job, and it’s not something
our unique environment. Northland Regional Council can do alone.
The Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Fortunately, there are lots of individuals, groups,
Taiao - Environmental Awards are about recognising schools, whānau, hapū, iwi and businesses all
the people and organisations making that work around Taitokerau that are committed to making
happen. a real difference.
They highlight the can-do attitudes and incredible Northlanders are getting rid of pests and helping
contributions that Northlanders are making to help native life flourish. Waterways and wetlands are being
our environment thrive – and we think that’s well planted and soil conservation practices are being
worth celebrating. implemented to improve the way land is managed.
Alongside these dedicated people, we’re investing
in biodiversity and biosecurity, and working from
the hills to harbours to ensure our environment
is in a good state for future generations.
Tiakina te taiao, Tiakina te iwi e
Protect the environment, protect the people
Contents
04 10 12
2020 Award Why enter How to enter
categories
13 14
Key dates Rules of entry
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2020 Award categories
There are eight categories to cover the broad range of environmental enhancement projects and activities
happening in Taitokerau. Te Tohu Matua - The Supreme Award will also be presented for the most outstanding entry
overall.
Environmental Environmental
action in the action in pest
community management
This award recognises individuals or groups who This award recognises individuals or groups who
are working collaboratively within their community are committed to projects and activities that
to protect and improve Northland’s environment. support pest management in Northland.
The winner of this award will demonstrate: The winner of this award will demonstrate:
» how working collaboratively within their » an effective project with measurable outcomes
community was critical to the success of that supports and advances pest management
an environmental project in Northland
» an effective project with measurable » sharing of ideas and resources among others
outcomes that helps to protect and to help transfer knowledge and collectively lift
improve Northland’s environment. pest management outcomes.
2020 Award categories 5
Environmental Environmental
action in education action in water
quality improvement
This award recognises those in the education This award recognises those who are taking
sector who are driving learning and action to bring action to protect and enhance water quality
about change on environmental issues. The award and biodiversity values within water bodies in
is specific to schools, kura kaupapa Māori, early Northland.
childhood centres or tertiary institutions, and can
include the whole school, groups or individuals. The winner of this award will demonstrate:
» a commitment to a project or activity that
The winner of this award will demonstrate:
undertakes to improve water quality or to
» evidence of student engagement protect, conserve or restore biodiversity
and empowerment
» a commitment to soil conservation, erosion
» an effective project with measurable control and/or riparian management
outcomes that helps to protect and
» an effective project with measurable
improve Northland’s environment
outcomes that helps to protect and
» inclusion of the wider community. improve Northland’s environment.
2020 Award categories 6
Environmental Environmental
action in industry leadership
This award recognises businesses (individual or This award recognises an individual or group whose
collective) that demonstrate a notable contribution leadership, support of others and willingness to
to the sustainable development of natural share ideas and resources is making a significant
resources in Northland. contribution to Northland’s environment.
The winner of this award will demonstrate: The winner of this award will demonstrate:
» the use of systems, technologies, processes » leadership and support of others to achieve
or practices that help to protect and/or improve a collective goal
Northland’s environment
» commitment to a project that supports
» best practice in industry beyond regulatory the protection and improvement of
requirements. Northland’s environment
» willingness to share ideas and resources to
help transfer knowledge and to lead the way by
implementing good environmental practices.
2020 Award categories 7
Environmental Kaitiakitanga
innovation
This award recognises those who have This award recognises the unique relationship
demonstrated innovation in protecting, restoring or tangata whenua have with natural and physical
enhancing Northland’s environment. resources in accordance with tikanga Māori, and is
open to whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori organisations.
The winner of this award will demonstrate:
The winner of this award will demonstrate:
» the development of new systems, technologies,
processes or practices that improve Northland’s » an effective project with measurable outcomes
environment that illustrates inter-generational environmental
kaitiakitanga that includes growing the current
» innovation that has resulted in significant
and future capacity of tangata whenua to protect
positive change
and improve Te Taitokerau’s environment
» willingness to share ideas and knowledge
» outstanding kaitiaki leadership and commitment
with others.
to empowering whānau, hapū, iwi to take action
to restore or sustain the mauri of the taiao.
2020 Award categories 8
Te Tohu Matua - The Supreme Award
This award will be given for the most outstanding
achievement from the eight category winners.
Hapaitia te ara tika pūmau ai,
te rangatiratanga mo ngā uri whakatupu
Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence
and growth for future generations
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Whatungarongaro te tangata toitū te whenua
As man disappears from sight, the land remainsWhy enter?
It’s time we recognise the people who are making a difference to Northland’s environment. We want to celebrate you,
our community of Taitokerau.
Celebrate your successes Recognition and reward
Be recognised for the great work you are doing The winners of the awards will be announced and
to protect, enhance and improve the environment celebrated at an awards ceremony on Thursday
of Taitokerau. 28 May 2020. The event will provide an opportunity
to network and share success stories.
We’re so busy getting the mahi done that we
sometimes forget to celebrate and recognise the All Northland Regional Council Whakamānawa ā Taiao
people, projects and teams who are responsible - Environmental Awards finalists will receive:
for making outstanding contributions to our
» Four tickets to the awards function in Kerikeri
environment.
on Thursday 28 May
» Certificate of achievement
Raise your profile
» Inclusion in the awards collateral and
Promote and showcase your community, project and
communications programme.
contribution to the rest of Northland.
Award winners of each category will receive:
If you’re keen to get more people involved, or just
raise the profile of your mahi, the awards will » A trophy and certificate of achievement
highlight all finalists and winners. » Inclusion in the awards collateral, media and
communications programme
Meet like-minded people » A cash prize of $1000
You will have the opportunity to share ideas and An additional trophy will be presented to Te Tohu
expertise with the wider Northland community. Matua - The Supreme Award winner who will hold
Connect with your peers, learn new skills and share this for one year.
innovative ideas.
Why enter? 11How to enter
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - We have tried to make the entry and nomination process as straight forward as
possible, we know you are busy people.
Entry criteria Step one
Entrants can include individuals, community groups, Choose your category
schools, whānau, hapū, iwi, businesses and leaders. Before you begin your application, choose your
We want to recognise those who are doing their bit for award category. You can submit a nomination for a
Northland’s environment. maximum of two categories.
All entries must relate to the Northland region and Step two
demonstrate significant benefit to Northland’s Draft your entry
environment.
Now you’ve chosen a category, it’s time to draft
You can nominate yourself, or someone else with your entry. We suggest doing it in a Word document,
their approval. ensuring you answer all the questions in the
Your entry must be supported by: application form.
» A summary of the project/activity (200 words max) * Step three
» A description of the purpose and objectives Enter online
of the initiative including an explanation of When you have your draft entry ready, copy and paste
the environmental issue/s being addressed the content into the relevant fields in the online form
(400 words max) at www.nrc.govt.nz/environmentalawards
» A brief description of who is involved and how the Applications close on Sunday 22 March 2020.
initiative impacts on Northland’s community and
environment (200 words max) Step four
Confirmation
» A detailed description of how the initiative meets
the judging criteria including the outcomes of the Thanks for sharing your story. You’ll receive an email
initiative. This may include measurable change, letting you know we have received your application
improvements and results (600 words max). and outlining the judging process.
*This information may be used in marketing material
How to enter 12Key dates
17 February 28 May
Entries open Awards ceremony
www.nrc.govt.nz/environmentalawards Winners of each category will be announced at the
awards ceremony at the Turner Centre in Kerikeri on
22 March Thursday 28 May 2020. Te Tohu Matua - The Supreme
Entries close Award winner will also be announced.
You have until Sunday 22 March 2020 to submit The event is all about celebrating and recognising
your entry. success. It’s a great opportunity to find out about the
amazing mahi happening in Northland, and to meet
the people behind these wonderful projects.
23 March - 9 April
Judging
Post-event
Northland Regional Council representatives will Winner’s field day
shortlist the entries and make recommendations
to the judging panel. This panel will include a We know everyone will be keen to learn more about
combination of internal and external judges. the supreme and category award winners, so a
winner’s field day will be held at a later date. This is an
opportunity for winners to share their knowledge and
28 April experience and to showcase their mahi.
Finalists announced
We’ll be ready to share the good news and announce
finalists on Tuesday 28 April. Finalists will be invited
to attend the awards ceremony, with limited tickets
provided.
Key dates 13Rules of entry
» Nominations are open to Northland-based projects »N
ominations will not be considered where Northland
or activities, or initiatives that have been developed Regional Council deems a conflict of interest exists
in Northland and can show demonstrable benefit to (for example, entries by council staff or projects
the environment. Northland region is defined by the where judging personnel are involved). Staff and
Northland Regional Council boundaries, which you councillors of Northland Regional Council may not
can view on our website. make a nomination.
» Your entry must relate to a project/activity that was »J
udges reserve the right to consider a nominee
started, carried out, or for which a significant piece in a different category if they deem that to be
of work was completed, since 1 January 2019. more appropriate.
» The project or activity must be of long-term benefit »J
udges reserve the right not to award a category
to the local environment and show evidence of good winner where they believe there were no suitable
resource management. entrants that fully met the judging criteria.
» You agree to participate in any marketing and
promotional activities associated with the awards
programme and to work with Northland Regional
Council to share your work at an open day
showcasing your project.
» There is no cost to submit an entry to the awards. If
selected as a finalist, up to four tickets to the awards
ceremony will be provided. Further tickets may be
purchased. All travel costs to the awards are at the
expense of the finalist.
» Individuals and organisations must not be under
investigation by any NZ statutory body, and you
must have a good track record of compliance with
Northland Regional Council.
Rules of entry 14He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata,
he tāngata, he tāngata
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