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North Rodney Blue Light community youth coordinator Shane Gould has been awarded Kaipara District Council’s Citizens Award for 2021.
The award, which is made to people for outstanding contributions to the district’s citizens, was presented by Mayor Jason Smith at a ceremony in Dargaville on July 6.
Smith said the award recognised substantial service, usually voluntary or beyond normal employment, that benefited Kaipara and its people.
“It’s a celebration of the great leadership and the great service that happens in our community,” he said.
Gould was recognised for his dedication to the district’s youth, having worked with Blue Light for more than 26 years, offering programmes, activities and mentorship to local youth, including camp activities for eight different schools, Mangawhai Army Cadets and the establishment and facilitation of a Youth Action Group. Gould also provided a van for the Mangawhai Community Patrol.
