Young Achievers Awards Nominations 2017
If you know an inspiring young person between the ages of 13-24 nominate them for one of the Upper Hutt City Young Achievers Awards. Nominations close Friday 7 April.
Expressions Whirinaki Arts Award: Celebrating a person who demonstrates excellence and passion in the arts. This category incorporates all aspects of the Arts and includes (but is not limited to), cultural performance, dance, digital and visual arts, design and theatre craft.
Leadership: Celebrating a local leader who has made a significant contribution to the community.
Resilience: Celebrating inspiring young people who have overcome personal challenges. There will be two awards and two runners up for this category.
Sport: Celebrating a sports man or woman with outstanding talent in their chosen sport who upholds a positive and respectful attitude.
Mayoral Award: The Mayors own award with the winner chosen from all Young Achievers finalists.
Award night will take place on Wednesday 7 June at the Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre.
Please note: All nominees must be aged between 13-24 years and live in Upper Hutt.
To nominate a wonderful young person, please click on the link below.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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