New Zealand River Awards – Past Recipients

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New Zealand River Awards – Past Recipients

Past New Zealand River Awards Recipients

Past New Zealand River Awards recipients include private companies, local government organisations, central government departments, land managers, environmental advocates and community groups that have been recognised for their efforts to improve the freshwater health.

2020 - Awards move to bi-ennial

2019 was the last year the New Zealand River Awards will be held on annual basis, with the next Awards scheduled to be held in 2021 and on a bi-ennial basis thereafter.

2019

Supreme Award – Most Improved River

River Story Award

River Voice Award Recipient

2018

Supreme Award – Most Improved River

River Story Award

River Voice Award Recipient

  • No winner in 2018
2017

Supreme Award – Most Improved River

River Story Award

River Voice Award Recipient

2016

Supreme Award – Most Improved River

River Story Award

River Voice Award Recipient

2015

Supreme Award – Most Improved River

River Story Award

Inaugural River Voice Award Recipient

2014

Supreme Award – Most Improved River

River Story Award

    2013

    Supreme Award – Most Improved River

    • Shag River, Otago – WINNER
    • Harris Creek, West Coast – Second Place
    • Waikouaiti, Otago – Third Place

    River Story Award

    • Silverstream Care Group for Hulls Creek Restoration – Finalist
    • The Sherry River Catchment Community – Finalist