- Nicky Shave, Te Hononga a Iwi – Restoring Rosedale Park in Auckland. Nicky leads an inclusive restoration project with schools, youth groups, and seniors.
- Gary Mitchell, Predator Free Grenada Village in Wellington. Gary mobilizes hundreds of locals for trapping, planting, stream care, and clean-ups.
Why it matters
Volunteering connects neighbors. It reduces stress on families. It also improves health and wellbeing. As a result, communities feel safer and more welcoming.
About the winners’ impact
- Orange Sky provides thousands of laundry loads and hot showers. In addition, every visit creates time for support and kōrero.
- Bellyful NZ prepares ready-to-heat meals. Consequently, new parents can focus on their children.
- Te Hononga a Iwi – Rosedale Park runs planting and track care with people of all ages. Moreover, the project builds long-term kaitiakitanga.
- Predator Free Grenada Village restores biodiversity through regular trapping and planting. The group also improves local amenities with clean-ups.
Get involved
First, choose a cause you care about. Then offer two to three hours a week. Finally, invite your whānau to join. Volunteering grows skills, networks, and confidence.
Reference
Primary source: “Winners of the NZ Volunteering Awards 2025” published by Volunteering New Zealand. Article written by Webfit News using information from the official page. Volunteering New Zealand
