Here are the nominations in the COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE section
Voting has close for this year, thanks so much to everyone for the thousands of votes we have recieved!!
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SPORT COACH OF THE YEAR
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BEST VOLUNTEER GROUP
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RETAIL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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SPORT INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR
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BEST VOLUNTEER INDIVIDUAL
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SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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SPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR
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BEST ARTS INDIVIDUAL
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HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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SPORT COACH OF THE YEAR - This category is for the individual that you see has made an outstanding contribution in coaching over the last year and /or achieved results at the highest possible level within their sport. Has showed an innovative approach to coaching. Has contributed as an ambassador to the sport and the region. Has performed with a sense of Fair play.
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Wendy Sharpe
Wendy Sharpe is an ex Football Fern who played 50 games for New Zealand. She for the past six seasons has been the Coach of the Katikati Football Club 1st XI Girls Football Team. She has never had a daughter in this team but has volunteered her time to coach simply because she loves the game and wants to encourage young women to play the sport.
Wendy Sharpe is an ex Football Fern who played 50 games for New Zealand. She for the past six seasons has been the Coach of the Katikati Football Club 1st XI Girls Football Team. She has never had a daughter in this team but has volunteered her time to coach simply because she loves the game and wants to encourage young women to play the sport.
Susan Spiers
Susan has lead the katikati college senior A netball team to represent katikati very well. Susan took a team of 14 girls aged 14- 18 to Australia to compete in the Gold Coast Netball Carnival where they placed 3rd in the B grade. She teachest the girls to win as a team not as individuals, represent the green and gold with pride and to be graceful winners. This is Sues final year at coaching a team at Katikati college and it would be an awesome send off for her.
Susan has lead the katikati college senior A netball team to represent katikati very well. Susan took a team of 14 girls aged 14- 18 to Australia to compete in the Gold Coast Netball Carnival where they placed 3rd in the B grade. She teachest the girls to win as a team not as individuals, represent the green and gold with pride and to be graceful winners. This is Sues final year at coaching a team at Katikati college and it would be an awesome send off for her.
Bodie Lurman
Bodie Lurman has been an outstanding coach to the year 9 and 10 basketball team at Waihi college this year. He has gone above and beyond supporting them on and off the court. From the team last year not winning a game to winning the premier tournament this year! Huge for these boys and there self esteem at a crucial age. Very grateful!
Bodie Lurman has been an outstanding coach to the year 9 and 10 basketball team at Waihi college this year. He has gone above and beyond supporting them on and off the court. From the team last year not winning a game to winning the premier tournament this year! Huge for these boys and there self esteem at a crucial age. Very grateful!
Juliet Dunlop-Fraser
She has taken the KKC Boys 1st XI Hockey team to win two titles this year (Tauranga Boys 1st Division and Midlands Boys 2nd Division) and also took the boys to tournament and won bronze. These results are best ever for a Katikati College hockey team. Juliet's vision and dedication to excellence has been a huge part of their success. Juliet also finds time to coach the Primary 1 Girls Tauranga Representative team and mentors junior officials. She is a community treasure and is thoroughly deserving of this award
She has taken the KKC Boys 1st XI Hockey team to win two titles this year (Tauranga Boys 1st Division and Midlands Boys 2nd Division) and also took the boys to tournament and won bronze. These results are best ever for a Katikati College hockey team. Juliet's vision and dedication to excellence has been a huge part of their success. Juliet also finds time to coach the Primary 1 Girls Tauranga Representative team and mentors junior officials. She is a community treasure and is thoroughly deserving of this award
Ayla Morton
For her consistent and easy going approach as a gymnastics coach for children of all ages at Waihi Beach.
For her consistent and easy going approach as a gymnastics coach for children of all ages at Waihi Beach.
Miriama Smith
A gifted yoga teacher who brings a fresh and modern approach to classes. Challenging yet invigorating, no matter what their ability is.
A gifted yoga teacher who brings a fresh and modern approach to classes. Challenging yet invigorating, no matter what their ability is.
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SPORT INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR - This category is for the individual who has performed to an exceptional level in the field of sports in the year by an individual. A person who has represented the region with distinction. Someone who has performed with a sense of Fair play. Who has contributed as an ambassador to the sport and the region.
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Glen Templeton
Young man representing his town and country whilst doing well at school. There are many reasons for this nomination: BOPSS Teams - 4th KK College SS Squash Team, Thames Valley Individuals Champion, KK Men’s Cousins Shield Team (No 1), BOP Quadrangular Team NZ Elite Junior Squad, Reserve NZ World Junior Champs Team, BOP Junior Nationals Team, BOP Senior Men’s Team, 3rd North Island Junior Age Group Champs, NZSS Team, NZ Trans-Tasman Junior Team.
Young man representing his town and country whilst doing well at school. There are many reasons for this nomination: BOPSS Teams - 4th KK College SS Squash Team, Thames Valley Individuals Champion, KK Men’s Cousins Shield Team (No 1), BOP Quadrangular Team NZ Elite Junior Squad, Reserve NZ World Junior Champs Team, BOP Junior Nationals Team, BOP Senior Men’s Team, 3rd North Island Junior Age Group Champs, NZSS Team, NZ Trans-Tasman Junior Team.
Joeb Ibbottson
Joeb plays Inline Hockey for Waihi Miners U19 and Senior Teams. He has represented New Zealand for the past 5 years in his respective age groups for the sport. This year he travelled to USA as Captain of NZ 16 & Under team and was named runner up in the fastest skater competition whilst there. He then travelled to Italy representing NZ Junior Men. Joeb is a great ambassador for the sport and has coached a Junior team in 2017 as well as helping out the club in many ways, particularly as a mentor for the younger players.
Joeb plays Inline Hockey for Waihi Miners U19 and Senior Teams. He has represented New Zealand for the past 5 years in his respective age groups for the sport. This year he travelled to USA as Captain of NZ 16 & Under team and was named runner up in the fastest skater competition whilst there. He then travelled to Italy representing NZ Junior Men. Joeb is a great ambassador for the sport and has coached a Junior team in 2017 as well as helping out the club in many ways, particularly as a mentor for the younger players.
Westerly Ainsley
Westerly is the current North Island, National and Oceania wrestling champion.
Westerly has also been chosen for the Youth Olympics this year in Argentina to represent New Zealand in wrestling.
Westerly is the current North Island, National and Oceania wrestling champion.
Westerly has also been chosen for the Youth Olympics this year in Argentina to represent New Zealand in wrestling.
Levi Stewart
Representing Waihi Beach at an international level with his Surfing talent.
Representing Waihi Beach at an international level with his Surfing talent.
Sally Gibbs
Multiple gold medal winner at the World Masters Games 2018
Multiple gold medal winner at the World Masters Games 2018
Tessa Bradley
Tessa is being nominated for her many successes in Surf Lifesaving (SLS), Swimming, Hockey, Lifeguarding and Cross Country running. She has represented our region proudly and has been named in the NZ Youth Surf Lifesaving Squad for the 2nd year, named in NZ Youth team to compete at SLS world
championships in Adelaide in November. Tessa is an Athlete Scholarship holder at the Adams High performance centre.
Tessa is being nominated for her many successes in Surf Lifesaving (SLS), Swimming, Hockey, Lifeguarding and Cross Country running. She has represented our region proudly and has been named in the NZ Youth Surf Lifesaving Squad for the 2nd year, named in NZ Youth team to compete at SLS world
championships in Adelaide in November. Tessa is an Athlete Scholarship holder at the Adams High performance centre.
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SPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR - An outstanding performance to an exceptional level in the year. A sports team who has represented the region with distinction and has performed with a sense of Fair play. Has contributed as an ambassador to the sport and the region.
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Daniel and Kirstin Wilks
As seen on TVNZ 7 Sharp Dec 2017 Kirstin and Daniel have competed in New Zealand and Australian Ballroom Dance competitions at the highest level. In Katikati and the wider Bay of Plenty they teach ballroom, new vogue and latin dance to all ages, promoting Dance Sport and supporting individuals to achieve total body harmony and have fun with dance.
As seen on TVNZ 7 Sharp Dec 2017 Kirstin and Daniel have competed in New Zealand and Australian Ballroom Dance competitions at the highest level. In Katikati and the wider Bay of Plenty they teach ballroom, new vogue and latin dance to all ages, promoting Dance Sport and supporting individuals to achieve total body harmony and have fun with dance.
Katikati College Boys 1st XI Hockey Team
The best hockey team the college has produced, winning the first round of the Tauranga 1st Division and being promoted to the Midlands Hockey 2nd div (Counties/Waikato/Bay of Plenty/Tauranga/Thames Valley) and winning it. At tournament they came 3rd again, their highest ever placing. They have worked so hard all season and are a combination of work ethic and athletic performance.
The best hockey team the college has produced, winning the first round of the Tauranga 1st Division and being promoted to the Midlands Hockey 2nd div (Counties/Waikato/Bay of Plenty/Tauranga/Thames Valley) and winning it. At tournament they came 3rd again, their highest ever placing. They have worked so hard all season and are a combination of work ethic and athletic performance.
Katikati College Boys 1st XV Rugby Team
Working as an effective supportive team, they moved from Division 3 at the beginning of the season, which they won. They were then moved to Division 2 which they then made the final for. They played the Division 2 Final against Tauhara where they 'left everything on the field' and showed great sportsmanship. The 1st XV Rugby Team have been incredible role models for our whole College and have been supported by a dedicated team of Coaches, Managers and supportive Whanau. We are excited about what 2019 will bring - WELL DONE!
Working as an effective supportive team, they moved from Division 3 at the beginning of the season, which they won. They were then moved to Division 2 which they then made the final for. They played the Division 2 Final against Tauhara where they 'left everything on the field' and showed great sportsmanship. The 1st XV Rugby Team have been incredible role models for our whole College and have been supported by a dedicated team of Coaches, Managers and supportive Whanau. We are excited about what 2019 will bring - WELL DONE!
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BEST VOLUNTEER GROUP - Recognising the Not for Profit business or Community Group that you feel stands out and provides excellent services to meet the community demands.
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St John Katikati
They are the soul to keeping our community safe and providing support
They are the soul to keeping our community safe and providing support
Western Bay Museum
The Western Bay Museum has 80 volunteers, 50 of those work on a regular basis in the museum and dedicate up to 709 volunteer hours per month. The museum provides a variety of activities and exhibitions and currently only has one paid full time staff member. The many hours their valued volunteers work, the skills and expertise they bring to their roles and their loyalty and commitment are what enable them to provide a well run, efficient museum that provides a vibrant, thriving and hands on experience to the rapidly growing numbers of visitors to the Western Bay Museum.
The Western Bay Museum has 80 volunteers, 50 of those work on a regular basis in the museum and dedicate up to 709 volunteer hours per month. The museum provides a variety of activities and exhibitions and currently only has one paid full time staff member. The many hours their valued volunteers work, the skills and expertise they bring to their roles and their loyalty and commitment are what enable them to provide a well run, efficient museum that provides a vibrant, thriving and hands on experience to the rapidly growing numbers of visitors to the Western Bay Museum.
Waihi Beach Environment Society
This group of people are mostly invisible to most residents. They are a small group but dedicated who put in a large amount of personal time into environmental activities in the area. None of the group are paid, the group are volunteers who play a significant role in our world.
This group of people are mostly invisible to most residents. They are a small group but dedicated who put in a large amount of personal time into environmental activities in the area. None of the group are paid, the group are volunteers who play a significant role in our world.
Waihi Beach Boomerang Bags
Boomerang bags at Waihi Beach are helping to reduce the amount of single use plastic in our environment. The group meets weekly to sew bags from donated materials. The group has made and donated 1,000 bags to Waihi Beach retailers / community in the last year
Boomerang bags at Waihi Beach are helping to reduce the amount of single use plastic in our environment. The group meets weekly to sew bags from donated materials. The group has made and donated 1,000 bags to Waihi Beach retailers / community in the last year
Waihi Beach Coastguard
Waihi Beach Coastguard is dedicated to saving lives at seas and has 40+ committed volunteers at its heart. Our Team of Radio Operators manage radio traffic and trip reports on our local VHF channel and Crew & Skippers train weekly and are regularly out rescuing boaties sometimes in pretty horrid conditions. This service is maintained throughout the year, though use increases dramatically in the holiday periods.
Waihi Beach Coastguard is dedicated to saving lives at seas and has 40+ committed volunteers at its heart. Our Team of Radio Operators manage radio traffic and trip reports on our local VHF channel and Crew & Skippers train weekly and are regularly out rescuing boaties sometimes in pretty horrid conditions. This service is maintained throughout the year, though use increases dramatically in the holiday periods.
Katikati Football Club
Katikatis largest sports club with over 300 players. Caters to kids and adults, men and women. Held together by volunteers of all walks of life. Run summer and winter competitions.
Katikatis largest sports club with over 300 players. Caters to kids and adults, men and women. Held together by volunteers of all walks of life. Run summer and winter competitions.
Katikati Twilight Concerts
The very professional summer concerts allow a lot of people to enjoy our Haiku Reserve while being entertained with proceeds being donated back into the community. The concerts bring enjoyment to lots of families and help put Katikati on the map
The very professional summer concerts allow a lot of people to enjoy our Haiku Reserve while being entertained with proceeds being donated back into the community. The concerts bring enjoyment to lots of families and help put Katikati on the map
Aongatete Forest Restoration Trust
This volunteer group manages 500 hectares of native forest in the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. The aim of the project is to restore the wildlife and plant life to this part of the park. They have been doing pest control which involves poisoning rats and possums. Numbers of birds are increasing, and the volume of insects and spiders has increased dramatically, which means more food for birds.
This volunteer group manages 500 hectares of native forest in the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. The aim of the project is to restore the wildlife and plant life to this part of the park. They have been doing pest control which involves poisoning rats and possums. Numbers of birds are increasing, and the volume of insects and spiders has increased dramatically, which means more food for birds.
Katikati Coffin Club
Great facility to not only make your coffin but deal with deathly issues, they also make babies coffins for the Tauranga Hospital in which they are beautifully decorated and include a little teddy bear.
Great facility to not only make your coffin but deal with deathly issues, they also make babies coffins for the Tauranga Hospital in which they are beautifully decorated and include a little teddy bear.
Katikati Pakeke Menz Shed
These blokes help out many organisations in the community, fixing and making things for them. They are also a great social support service for the blokes.
These blokes help out many organisations in the community, fixing and making things for them. They are also a great social support service for the blokes.
Katikati Men with Cancer Exercise Group
Men with cancer get little help to face the realities of battling cancer. In Katikati men are able to attend free weekly exercise classes under the guidance of Physiotherapist Steve Osborne. After the classes the men are treated to morning tea and a chat/support session provided by the Volunteers from the Cancer Society. A truly great example of a community coming together to help men fighting their own cancer battles.
Men with cancer get little help to face the realities of battling cancer. In Katikati men are able to attend free weekly exercise classes under the guidance of Physiotherapist Steve Osborne. After the classes the men are treated to morning tea and a chat/support session provided by the Volunteers from the Cancer Society. A truly great example of a community coming together to help men fighting their own cancer battles.
Katikati Community Van
The community van provides a valuable service for residents who struggle with transport in and around the Katikati Community
The community van provides a valuable service for residents who struggle with transport in and around the Katikati Community
Waipuna Hospice Katikati Shop
Such a friendly and giving group of people. Compassionate and caring - not just selling goods.
Such a friendly and giving group of people. Compassionate and caring - not just selling goods.
Supergrans Katikati
Supergrans coordinates a group of multi-talented volunteers who work with different groups within the community such as the skills club at the primary school.
Supergrans coordinates a group of multi-talented volunteers who work with different groups within the community such as the skills club at the primary school.
A Friends Place, Waihi Beach
This group provides activities for elderly, lonely people for a small fee and includes lunches, morning & afternoon tea with snacks. Enthusiastic organiser Trudy Van Stee and her willing volunteers run different programmes each half day, keeping people involved, active and meeting others with similar interests.. Such a valuable service for our older people who might otherwise be alone all day with no social contact contributing to depression, poor appetite, self neglect.
This group provides activities for elderly, lonely people for a small fee and includes lunches, morning & afternoon tea with snacks. Enthusiastic organiser Trudy Van Stee and her willing volunteers run different programmes each half day, keeping people involved, active and meeting others with similar interests.. Such a valuable service for our older people who might otherwise be alone all day with no social contact contributing to depression, poor appetite, self neglect.
Katikati Community Band
For as long as I can remember the Katikati community band has been at every event that this community throws. These men, women, kids and families sacrifice a lot of there time to attend practices and the extra ones too that are needed to provide the community with a dying tradition which isn't seen in many small towns anymore.
For as long as I can remember the Katikati community band has been at every event that this community throws. These men, women, kids and families sacrifice a lot of there time to attend practices and the extra ones too that are needed to provide the community with a dying tradition which isn't seen in many small towns anymore.
Waihi Beach Focus
Focus provides a monthly programme of stimulating speakers within a caring environment. Focus members are welcomed warmly and advised of appropriate services which are available in our community. It’s all about looking out for one another.
Focus provides a monthly programme of stimulating speakers within a caring environment. Focus members are welcomed warmly and advised of appropriate services which are available in our community. It’s all about looking out for one another.
Katikati Boomerang Bags
These guys get together to make these bags for the community donating their time and helping reduce waste in our community. Pretty awesome.
These guys get together to make these bags for the community donating their time and helping reduce waste in our community. Pretty awesome.
Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services
This volunteer organisation provides lifeguarding and call-out squad services to the Waihi Beach 10km shoreline and surrounding 75km coastline. Between October and April each seaso, over 3800 volunteers hours are given along with a number of rescues, assisted to shore, first aid and preventative actions to ensure beachgoers have a safe time at the beach. The club also offers beach education programmes to younger members.
This volunteer organisation provides lifeguarding and call-out squad services to the Waihi Beach 10km shoreline and surrounding 75km coastline. Between October and April each seaso, over 3800 volunteers hours are given along with a number of rescues, assisted to shore, first aid and preventative actions to ensure beachgoers have a safe time at the beach. The club also offers beach education programmes to younger members.
Uretara Estuary Managers Group
Uretara Estuary Managers help enhance the quality of the streams flowing into the Uretara Estuary - both on their banks and the water flowing into and down them. With increasing population and visitor growth putting pressure on environmental quality they ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy surroundings that are better than what we enjoy.
Uretara Estuary Managers help enhance the quality of the streams flowing into the Uretara Estuary - both on their banks and the water flowing into and down them. With increasing population and visitor growth putting pressure on environmental quality they ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy surroundings that are better than what we enjoy.
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BEST VOLUNTEER INDIVIDUAL - Within community groups, sports groups or operating as an individual, our amazing volunteers are everywhere. Somebody you feel goes the extra mile and has the interest of our community close to their heart..
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Anne Billings
Always thinking about how to help others... going above and beyond.
Always thinking about how to help others... going above and beyond.
Anne Cunningham
Anne has been a very devoted highly valued volunteer at both the Katikati Information Centre and Library for many years.
Anne has been a very devoted highly valued volunteer at both the Katikati Information Centre and Library for many years.
Robyn Cameron
Robyn Cameron is the Fabric Tech teacher at Katikati College. After school, she opens her classroom to Boomerang Bag Katikati volunteers, to allow us to sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are gifted back into the community, to help reduce the amount of single use plastic bags in the environment. She goes above and beyond the call of duty, helping organise each sewing Bee so that it run smoothly and is just the backbone of our Boomerang Bag project!
Robyn Cameron is the Fabric Tech teacher at Katikati College. After school, she opens her classroom to Boomerang Bag Katikati volunteers, to allow us to sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are gifted back into the community, to help reduce the amount of single use plastic bags in the environment. She goes above and beyond the call of duty, helping organise each sewing Bee so that it run smoothly and is just the backbone of our Boomerang Bag project!
Bill and Elizabeth Rae
Bill and Elizabeth are long standing volunteers for maintaining our organic edible walkway, Kati KaiWay neat, tidy and weeded. They have been active volunteers for the past 5-6 years and arrange to meet other volunteers once a month at the KaiWay, rain or shine.They are really the unsung heroes of our community! There are 48 fruit trees which they maintain, so that the community may collect seasonal fruit for free. This is really such a caring objective, they truly need recognition for what they do!
Bill and Elizabeth are long standing volunteers for maintaining our organic edible walkway, Kati KaiWay neat, tidy and weeded. They have been active volunteers for the past 5-6 years and arrange to meet other volunteers once a month at the KaiWay, rain or shine.They are really the unsung heroes of our community! There are 48 fruit trees which they maintain, so that the community may collect seasonal fruit for free. This is really such a caring objective, they truly need recognition for what they do!
Jane Broughton
Jane is a quiet strength behind several community volunteer groups. She has taken the leadership of the Waihi Beach Community Gardens and is a primary leader and promoter of Boomerang Bags Waihi Beach.
Jane is a quiet strength behind several community volunteer groups. She has taken the leadership of the Waihi Beach Community Gardens and is a primary leader and promoter of Boomerang Bags Waihi Beach.
Joan Boggiss
Joan gives back to the community 7 days a week. Either in Archives, Information Centre, Western Bay Museum, Hanging Baskets, or her Church. She is involved in many aspects of the community.
Joan gives back to the community 7 days a week. Either in Archives, Information Centre, Western Bay Museum, Hanging Baskets, or her Church. She is involved in many aspects of the community.
Steve Graveson
The President of Katikati Open-Air Art, Steve spends a huge amount of voluntary time working on Open-Air Art projects that gives our town the unique reputation of NZ Mural Town.
The President of Katikati Open-Air Art, Steve spends a huge amount of voluntary time working on Open-Air Art projects that gives our town the unique reputation of NZ Mural Town.
Marilyn Roberts
Ongoing work for the Waihi beach community
Ongoing work for the Waihi beach community
Rhonnie Hughes
Outstanding volunteer work within various community organisations. Brings a ray of sunshine to all the community support groups she is part of.
Outstanding volunteer work within various community organisations. Brings a ray of sunshine to all the community support groups she is part of.
Hamish Carr
Volunteers outside of his role as a teacher providing valuable experience and knowledge to children in a variety of areas including sport, robotics and coding.
Volunteers outside of his role as a teacher providing valuable experience and knowledge to children in a variety of areas including sport, robotics and coding.
Deb Wilson
Deb is the one of the Cub (scout ) leaders, she put a lot of time into not just running cubs, but helping out he other section leaders, organizing fundraisers & helping out at zone level camps. Deb has also spent a number of years on the POTS committee for Katikati primary. Any time you ask Deb for help, she always does the task well, and with a smile, and a positive attitude.
Deb is the one of the Cub (scout ) leaders, she put a lot of time into not just running cubs, but helping out he other section leaders, organizing fundraisers & helping out at zone level camps. Deb has also spent a number of years on the POTS committee for Katikati primary. Any time you ask Deb for help, she always does the task well, and with a smile, and a positive attitude.
Wendy Fleming
Wendy is the conductor for the community band, and the HOD of Arts at the college. She puts a lot of time, outside of work hours, conducting and mentoring the community band, and various college bands. The community band won a Gold award last year, and a silver this year at the National Bands festival.
Wendy is the conductor for the community band, and the HOD of Arts at the college. She puts a lot of time, outside of work hours, conducting and mentoring the community band, and various college bands. The community band won a Gold award last year, and a silver this year at the National Bands festival.
Rita Fitzgerald
Rita is a volunteer sports coach for the minis katikati football, her enthusiasm and dedication to the children and sfostering their skills and love for playing is outstanding she is always patient and makes time for every child! The contribution to the community is huge!
Rita is a volunteer sports coach for the minis katikati football, her enthusiasm and dedication to the children and sfostering their skills and love for playing is outstanding she is always patient and makes time for every child! The contribution to the community is huge!
Laura Young
A fabulous and energetic leader for our girls in Brownies. Very grateful for this group and the activities and opportunities given to my daughter. Laura is also club captain of the Katikati Squash Club and has been for many years.
A fabulous and energetic leader for our girls in Brownies. Very grateful for this group and the activities and opportunities given to my daughter. Laura is also club captain of the Katikati Squash Club and has been for many years.
Francis Young
Francis contributes hundreds of hours a year to research, guiding, writing historical articles, covering extra weekend shifts and is the President of "Friends of the Museum".
Francis contributes hundreds of hours a year to research, guiding, writing historical articles, covering extra weekend shifts and is the President of "Friends of the Museum".
Robert Hubble
Robert is a champion and covers many roles at Western Bay Museum. Robert volunteers up to 20 hours a week covering front of house duties, guiding groups, Health & Safety Officer, exhibition installation assistant, technology and science area development and assists Management with many tasks from security, weekend shifts and anything really to make things happen.
Robert is a champion and covers many roles at Western Bay Museum. Robert volunteers up to 20 hours a week covering front of house duties, guiding groups, Health & Safety Officer, exhibition installation assistant, technology and science area development and assists Management with many tasks from security, weekend shifts and anything really to make things happen.
Di Logan
Di Logan covers many areas at the Museum but her outstanding skills shine through in her role as Head Mistress of the 1900s Education Programme. Di's background in drama is apparent and her teaching ability in this role not only takes the students on a wonderful learning experience, she makes this enjoyable and memorable. Di is strict and quite frightening and the students simply respond in the best possible way.
Di Logan covers many areas at the Museum but her outstanding skills shine through in her role as Head Mistress of the 1900s Education Programme. Di's background in drama is apparent and her teaching ability in this role not only takes the students on a wonderful learning experience, she makes this enjoyable and memorable. Di is strict and quite frightening and the students simply respond in the best possible way.
Joy Andrews
Joy's volunteer role is the mammoth task of taking care of the collection. This work is unseen but an extremely important role, mapping, tracking, recording and safe guarding the collection. A lot of time is unpacking and repacking objects for exhibition. It is a methodical and time consuming job that most do not understand or appreciate.
Joy's volunteer role is the mammoth task of taking care of the collection. This work is unseen but an extremely important role, mapping, tracking, recording and safe guarding the collection. A lot of time is unpacking and repacking objects for exhibition. It is a methodical and time consuming job that most do not understand or appreciate.
Iona Wilson
Iona is a sturdy and strong volunteer. Iona covers front of house, a great guide but her claim to fame is her delicious, light and fluffy scones from the wood burner oven. Adult groups enjoy the Museum Experience with tasty treats that Iona delivers to finish their visit. There is a lot of hard work and precision timing to get the oven just right.
Iona is a sturdy and strong volunteer. Iona covers front of house, a great guide but her claim to fame is her delicious, light and fluffy scones from the wood burner oven. Adult groups enjoy the Museum Experience with tasty treats that Iona delivers to finish their visit. There is a lot of hard work and precision timing to get the oven just right.
Linda McMurray
Linda has many valued roles at Western Bay Museum. Front of house, a teacher in the education programme and tea maid in the Group Experience visits. Linda is efficient and reliable - always busy and productive.
Linda has many valued roles at Western Bay Museum. Front of house, a teacher in the education programme and tea maid in the Group Experience visits. Linda is efficient and reliable - always busy and productive.
Isobel Jackson
Isobel is dedicated and has many roles at the Museum. Isobel is a front of house volunteer but also tends the gardens, a butter churning specialist in both the education programme and the Museum Road Show crew. Isobel can be called on and simply likes to be busy and involved.
Isobel is dedicated and has many roles at the Museum. Isobel is a front of house volunteer but also tends the gardens, a butter churning specialist in both the education programme and the Museum Road Show crew. Isobel can be called on and simply likes to be busy and involved.
Pauline McCowan
Pauline is of museum, library and archive background and her knowledge and expertise is outstanding. Pauline is front of house, education programme but her speciality is WW1. Pauline has an amazing ability to find out information on WW1 Soldiers. Her research completes the unknown stories for family members and the information Pauline provides for these families is just incredible. This task takes many hours of work and the outcome is commendable.
Pauline is of museum, library and archive background and her knowledge and expertise is outstanding. Pauline is front of house, education programme but her speciality is WW1. Pauline has an amazing ability to find out information on WW1 Soldiers. Her research completes the unknown stories for family members and the information Pauline provides for these families is just incredible. This task takes many hours of work and the outcome is commendable.
Tessa Mackenzie
For her historical work in facilitating, driving and being the chairperson of the Waihi walkways so all can enjoy those facilities. She is also working yo bring the people groups of Maori, Indian, Tongan and European people groups together, bringing them into the 1 space, working with individuals, leaders, kaumatua toward events that include all cultures, bridging the gaps of language, culture and identity to strengthen the core of total community moving forward in harmony. "Bridging the gaps starts with me"
For her historical work in facilitating, driving and being the chairperson of the Waihi walkways so all can enjoy those facilities. She is also working yo bring the people groups of Maori, Indian, Tongan and European people groups together, bringing them into the 1 space, working with individuals, leaders, kaumatua toward events that include all cultures, bridging the gaps of language, culture and identity to strengthen the core of total community moving forward in harmony. "Bridging the gaps starts with me"
Roger Donald
For being such a willing, able and happy volunteer
For being such a willing, able and happy volunteer
Caroline Tangitau
For all the volunteer work she does
For all the volunteer work she does
Keith Pyle
Keith Pyle is a very special and treasured volunteer he works generously as the treasurer / board member and staff liaison for Aongatete Outdoor Education Center and has done so for many years. This man is a role model and mentor to the rest of us and deserves to be recognized for all his amazing and greatly appreciated volunteer work.
Keith Pyle is a very special and treasured volunteer he works generously as the treasurer / board member and staff liaison for Aongatete Outdoor Education Center and has done so for many years. This man is a role model and mentor to the rest of us and deserves to be recognized for all his amazing and greatly appreciated volunteer work.
Helen Silson
Helen has gone above and beyond all year with her volunteer work with sports teams in Katikati. She manages the 1st XI Boys hockey team (her 4th year), the Katikati Wildcats womens team and also two football teams (12/13th and U19s) for the Katikati Football club. She is also parent help and taxi driver for the Year 7/8 basketball team and KKC squash team. She is always there organising and ensuring that all these students get to participate and enjoy their sports.
Helen has gone above and beyond all year with her volunteer work with sports teams in Katikati. She manages the 1st XI Boys hockey team (her 4th year), the Katikati Wildcats womens team and also two football teams (12/13th and U19s) for the Katikati Football club. She is also parent help and taxi driver for the Year 7/8 basketball team and KKC squash team. She is always there organising and ensuring that all these students get to participate and enjoy their sports.
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BEST ARTS INDIVIDUAL - Recognising outstanding performance to an exceptional level in the year in the field of performing and visual arts. Has contributed as an ambassador to arts in our region.
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Liberty New Zealand- Daniel and Kirstin Wilks
Amazing local professional ballroom and Latin dance teachers, who believe in every student that enters their studio. They travel both national and international with their students, and always come away with top placings. Katikati and New Zealand as a whole should be proud of what this husband and wife duo have achieved and done for their community.
Amazing local professional ballroom and Latin dance teachers, who believe in every student that enters their studio. They travel both national and international with their students, and always come away with top placings. Katikati and New Zealand as a whole should be proud of what this husband and wife duo have achieved and done for their community.
Shane Walker
Shane is an incredibly talented artist, synonymous with Waihi Beach, entirely professional, and community minded.
Shane is an incredibly talented artist, synonymous with Waihi Beach, entirely professional, and community minded.
Mainly Music
Mainly Music meets on Fridays to teach music to preschool aged children. This Friday gathering has become somewhat of an institute at Waihi Beach for parents of young children; providing valuable stimulation for the little ones’ minds, and a regular opportunity for their parents to socialise.
Mainly Music meets on Fridays to teach music to preschool aged children. This Friday gathering has become somewhat of an institute at Waihi Beach for parents of young children; providing valuable stimulation for the little ones’ minds, and a regular opportunity for their parents to socialise.
Paul Herbert
Paul is another great artist, who has become synonymous with Waihi Beach. He operates a lovely home gallery and regularly exhibits his work, along with others at The Flat White.
Paul is another great artist, who has become synonymous with Waihi Beach. He operates a lovely home gallery and regularly exhibits his work, along with others at The Flat White.
Louie Campbell
Louie is a very talented upcoming musician who deserves recognition for all of his many achievements.
Louie is a very talented upcoming musician who deserves recognition for all of his many achievements.
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RETAIL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Recognises the successes and achievements of a business selling goods direct to the end user eg. Fashion, gift, pharmacy, homewares, tools, whitegoods, hardware.
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Limited Edition on Main, Katikati
Always friendly and happy to help.
Always friendly and happy to help.
Village Butchery Katikati
Nothing is ever a problem
Nothing is ever a problem
Finer Wines, Katikati
The best store with most knowledgeable and garrulous owner in NZ; that brings regular visitors from all over The BoP, and orders throughout the country. Great service, and best range in the country. I want to be Jim when I grow up....
The best store with most knowledgeable and garrulous owner in NZ; that brings regular visitors from all over The BoP, and orders throughout the country. Great service, and best range in the country. I want to be Jim when I grow up....
Beach Treats Waihi Beach
Beautiful store, great products & exception customer service.
Beautiful store, great products & exception customer service.
Waihi Beach Gallery
Waihi Beach Gallery is a beautiful bright space filled with colour and vibrancy. Ana and Andrew have set up a professional gallery space and have given many new and unrecognised artists the opportunity to sell their work in a fantastic setting, contributing to NZs success in the art world. A great asset to the Waihi Beach community and an abundance of tourist who visit the area. They have worked extremely hard show casing Waihi Beach as a place to go in the tourism industry.
Waihi Beach Gallery is a beautiful bright space filled with colour and vibrancy. Ana and Andrew have set up a professional gallery space and have given many new and unrecognised artists the opportunity to sell their work in a fantastic setting, contributing to NZs success in the art world. A great asset to the Waihi Beach community and an abundance of tourist who visit the area. They have worked extremely hard show casing Waihi Beach as a place to go in the tourism industry.
Arty Tarts, Katikati
For 27 Years Arty Tarts craft and arts co-op has existed under various names in various buildings. With a new name and image they bring a fresh exciting look to Cherry Court, and the friendliness in store is second to none.
For 27 Years Arty Tarts craft and arts co-op has existed under various names in various buildings. With a new name and image they bring a fresh exciting look to Cherry Court, and the friendliness in store is second to none.
Harry Maddox Jewellery
New business in Katikati supporting jewellery artists to exhibit and sell their work, providing jewellery design, handcrafting, remodelling and repairing jewellery and watch repairs. Beautiful store and excellent service.
New business in Katikati supporting jewellery artists to exhibit and sell their work, providing jewellery design, handcrafting, remodelling and repairing jewellery and watch repairs. Beautiful store and excellent service.
Sunday Home Store, Waihi Beach
Such a fantastic retail experience. Devine products. Really lifts the standard of retail in the Waihi Beach VIllage.
Such a fantastic retail experience. Devine products. Really lifts the standard of retail in the Waihi Beach VIllage.
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HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - This category is for businesses in the hospitality industry, specifically restaurants and bars eg. Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food trucks, caterers, coffee carts, market stalls
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Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park
The Holiday Park and Thermal Pools have a reputation for providing positive visitor experiences in a welcoming, clean and tidy, family friendly setting.
The Holiday Park and Thermal Pools have a reputation for providing positive visitor experiences in a welcoming, clean and tidy, family friendly setting.
The Honest Platter
I have watched Hollie put her heart and soul into starting The Honest Platter from scratch. Not only are Hollie's platters delicious but they are a work of art. Hollie will spend hours perfecting each platter until she is one hundred percent certain they are her best work. Hollie receives nothing but high praise from all of her customers. We are extremely proud of her for how successful her business has become in such a short period of time.
I have watched Hollie put her heart and soul into starting The Honest Platter from scratch. Not only are Hollie's platters delicious but they are a work of art. Hollie will spend hours perfecting each platter until she is one hundred percent certain they are her best work. Hollie receives nothing but high praise from all of her customers. We are extremely proud of her for how successful her business has become in such a short period of time.
Busy baker, Katikati
Fantastic, always fresh food, good coffee, perfect service and prices a really reasonable, simply love this place!
Fantastic, always fresh food, good coffee, perfect service and prices a really reasonable, simply love this place!
Strata Cafe, Waihi Beach
Great atmosphere to have coffee etc and suits the local community spirit
Great atmosphere to have coffee etc and suits the local community spirit
Secret Garden Cafe, Waihi Beach
Great cafe and unique garden setting which is always immaculately presented. Delicious food and a warm welcome everytime.
Great cafe and unique garden setting which is always immaculately presented. Delicious food and a warm welcome everytime.
Talisman Restaurant, Katikati
Amazing meals that are great to look at, nice and big, interesting flavour combinations and taste delicious. The staff are lovely and we always really enjoy going there.
Amazing meals that are great to look at, nice and big, interesting flavour combinations and taste delicious. The staff are lovely and we always really enjoy going there.
Chrome Cafe, Katikati
Fantastic food, service & vibe
Fantastic food, service & vibe
Bread NZ, Henri and Megan Saurat, Katikati
Extremely popular, lovely people, exceptionaly crafted food with best ingredients
Extremely popular, lovely people, exceptionaly crafted food with best ingredients
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SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Recognises the successes and achievements of a business whose principal activity is the provision of services. eg. Hairdressers, mechanics, banks, travel agents, real estate, builders / trades, preschools, accountants, vets, trainers, equipment hire etc
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A Cut Above Hairdressers, Katikati
Always enjoy my visits to A Cut Above salon. They make me feel comfortable and special and I’m always happy with my results. Her salon has a great feel of warmth and friendliness.
Always enjoy my visits to A Cut Above salon. They make me feel comfortable and special and I’m always happy with my results. Her salon has a great feel of warmth and friendliness.
Trailor Made NZ Ltd, Katikati
Great product and best customer service
Great product and best customer service
Dreamers Beauty Clinic, Katikati
Great bunch of girls with great service
Great bunch of girls with great service
Liz Ward Haridressing, Katikati
Great Service, great atmosphere, personal care and attention
Great Service, great atmosphere, personal care and attention
Katikati mowers and cycles
Amazing friendly service. And happy to help little jobs probono.
Amazing friendly service. And happy to help little jobs probono.
Waihi Beach RSA Inc
They have increased their membership to 3800 an increase of 700 on last year. They provide the use of their premises free of charge for; Boot camp, Indoor bowls, Zumba, Snooker ,Outdoor bowls, Women's Section, Lone Diners, Darts, Tai Chi, Focus Group, Housie, Rock n Roll classes, SAY Go, 8 Ball, Stitch, Knit & Natter.All of these groups form a social fabric of the area and fulfill comfort and friendship to all those who attend.
They have increased their membership to 3800 an increase of 700 on last year. They provide the use of their premises free of charge for; Boot camp, Indoor bowls, Zumba, Snooker ,Outdoor bowls, Women's Section, Lone Diners, Darts, Tai Chi, Focus Group, Housie, Rock n Roll classes, SAY Go, 8 Ball, Stitch, Knit & Natter.All of these groups form a social fabric of the area and fulfill comfort and friendship to all those who attend.
Waihi Beach Physiotherapy
Tarsh and the team at Waihi Beach Physiotherapy provide an invaluable service to the community. They are professional, welcoming and have helped hundreds of local people recover from injury and prevent future injuries. They are always willing to give advice and the range of health services they offer is second to none, from physio and acupuncture to Pilates, mindfulness and Bradcliff breathing. Waihi Beach Physiotherapy is a deserving winner of the People's Choice award!
Tarsh and the team at Waihi Beach Physiotherapy provide an invaluable service to the community. They are professional, welcoming and have helped hundreds of local people recover from injury and prevent future injuries. They are always willing to give advice and the range of health services they offer is second to none, from physio and acupuncture to Pilates, mindfulness and Bradcliff breathing. Waihi Beach Physiotherapy is a deserving winner of the People's Choice award!
Last Word, Waihi Beach
We have been working with James from LastWord on our business marketing strategy, website, new logo, signage and I guess a total rebrand. He has gone the extra mile to meet deadlines, communicates effectively and is mindful of our budget. He has great explanations and answers to our numerous questions and has also brought in other experts as required. What has been a potentially stressful process has actually been fun and I have looked forward to our meetings.
We have been working with James from LastWord on our business marketing strategy, website, new logo, signage and I guess a total rebrand. He has gone the extra mile to meet deadlines, communicates effectively and is mindful of our budget. He has great explanations and answers to our numerous questions and has also brought in other experts as required. What has been a potentially stressful process has actually been fun and I have looked forward to our meetings.
Waihi Beach Yoga Collective
Provides a fantastic selection of high quality teaching/yoga styles and class times, particularly over the summer, at a very accessible price.
Provides a fantastic selection of high quality teaching/yoga styles and class times, particularly over the summer, at a very accessible price.
Songbird Childcare Centre, Katikati
Songbird has just turned 1 year old. In that time there have been big changes with rebranding etc. during these changes they have maintained and improved the nurturing environment for children. It is a family focused centre where they involve the families in so many aspects. Children are the central focus and whatever their interests are, they are encouraged to bring them into the daycare, including pets, farm animals etc.
Songbird has just turned 1 year old. In that time there have been big changes with rebranding etc. during these changes they have maintained and improved the nurturing environment for children. It is a family focused centre where they involve the families in so many aspects. Children are the central focus and whatever their interests are, they are encouraged to bring them into the daycare, including pets, farm animals etc.
THANKS VERY MUCH TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
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