New Zealand River Awards – Past Recipients
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
- Waihopai River, Invercargill – WINNER
- Mangatarere River, Wellington – Finalist
- Ōtākaro/Avon River, Canterbury – Finalist
River Story Award
- Tasman River, Canterbury – WINNER
- Wharekopae River, Gisborne – Finalist
- Mangakahia River, Whangārei – Finalist
River Voice Award Recipient
2018
Supreme Award – Most Improved River
- Ōtūkaikino River, Canterbury – WINNER
- Ōroua River, Manawatu – Second place
- Ruamahanga River, Wairarapa – Third place
River Story Award
- Oakley Creek, Auckland – WINNER
- Mere Tamanui of East Cape – Finalist
- Te Kākano River, Otago – Finalist
River Voice Award Recipient
- No winner in 2018
2017
Supreme Award – Most Improved River
- Pahau River, Canterbury – WINNER
- Waingawa River, Wairarapa – Second place
- Wairoa River, Auckland – Third place
River Story Award
- Kauru River, Otago – WINNER
- Heathcote/ Ōpāwaho and Avon/Ōtākaro Rivers, Canterbury – Finalist
- Tutaekuri River, Hawkes Bay – Finalist
River Voice Award Recipient
2016
Supreme Award – Most Improved River
- Puhinui Stream, Auckland – WINNER
- Maitai River, Nelson – Second place
- Maketawa Stream, Taranaki – Third place
River Story Award
- Waitao Stream, Bay of Plenty – WINNER
River Voice Award Recipient
2015
Supreme Award – Most Improved River
- Ngarara Stream in Greater Wellington – WINNER
- Mangapapa Stream in the Manawatu – Second place
- Lucas Creek in Albany, Auckland – Third place
River Story Award
Inaugural River Voice Award Recipient
2014
Supreme Award – Most Improved River
- South Branch (Otukaikino), Canterbury – WINNER
- Ōroua River, Manawatu – Second place
- The Cam River, Canterbury – Third place
River Story Award
- Rangitaki River, Bay of Plenty – WINNER (Bill Kerrison)
- Andrew Innes and Simon McMillan, Dunedin – Finalist
- Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group, Canterbury – Finalist
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