Ngā tohu SuperLocal
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SuperLocal Awards
The SuperLocal Awards recognise and celebrate excellent performance by councils/kaunihera in leading their communities and working together.
Local government plays a huge role in shaping our communities — yet much of its work goes unnoticed. The SuperLocal Awards are all about changing that. Every year, councils go the extra mile to deliver what their communities need and want, and these awards are our chance to celebrate and share those successes.
A highlight of the LGNZ annual conference, the awards showcase the best in leadership, collaboration, innovation, engagement, and environmental sustainability.
Now’s your chance to showcase how you’re making a difference in your community. Get your entries in and help us shine a light on the incredible work happening across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Application process and key dates
Submit your entry and demonstrate how you’re transforming the lives of locals in your community for the better, and pushing the boundaries of what local government does.
Applying for the SuperLocal Awards is easy and can be done online. Here are the key dates to be aware of:
- Submit your application before 5pm on 15 May.
- An announcement of shortlisted entries will be made on 19 June.
- Winners will be announced at the LGNZ SuperLocal Awards night at the Te Pae Convention Centre on 17 July.
Apply for the SuperLocal Awards
Apply nowSuperHuman | Tū Kaha Award
Nominated by a Mayor/Chair, this award is for a hidden gem who exemplifies what being an elected member is all about. Your nominee will be a genuine giver, enabler and doer who always goes above and beyond for their community. They are driven by a clear purpose, and genuine desire to lift their community for the better.
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SuperEngaged | Tū Hononga Award
This award is all about the fresh and creative ways a council has encouraged their community to participate in local government. They’ve found a way to ensure local voices contribute to decision-making – including voices that aren’t always heard. Through these innovative approaches to engagement and participation, these councils have made sure their communities’ views are truly reflected in their work.
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SuperCollab | Tū Kotahi Award
This award is for an innovative collaboration or partnership that’s delivered a brilliant outcome – one that’s had a significant positive impact on all or part of a community’s social, economic, environmental and/or cultural wellbeing. Whether a council’s worked with one or multiple collaborators, they’ve taken a genuine partnership approach built on trust, respect and innovation. The outcome of this partnership or collaboration will have long-lasting benefits to their community.
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SuperIdea | Tū Auaha Award
This one’s for those who think outside the box. This award will go to a breathtakingly clever solution to an age-old cultural, social, economic or environmental problem in the community. Big or small, this idea will have shifted people’s thinking away from the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality to a new paradigm.
SuperSteward | Tū Tiaki Award
This award is about celebrating the brilliant work our councils do for Aotearoa New Zealand’s environment. The winning initiative will have made a huge impact on the unique environment of a council’s city, district or region – for example, improving biodiversity, mitigating the impacts of climate change or coming up with an innovative way to reduce waste. Maybe it involves raising community awareness of environmental issues, or enabling and empowering locals to take action themselves. However a council’s tackled it, they’ve found creative and engaging ways to make a positive impact on the environment in their rohe.
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Read about previous award winners below.
About the 2024 SuperLocal Award winners
About the 2023 SuperLocal Award winners
About the 2022 EXCELLENCE Awards winners
About the 2021 EXCELLENCE Awards winners