Environmental champions sought

The public is being asked to put names forward for Northland Regional Council’s annual Whakamānawa ā Taiao – Environmental Awards, with a new category this year recognising “action on climate change”.

This year’s awards cover eight categories: community, pest management, education, water quality improvement, industry, leadership, kaitiakitanga and climate change.

Projects, activities and contributions must be located within Northland and demonstrate significant benefit to the region’s environment.

Award winners in each category will receive a $1000 cash prize and trophy and Te Tohu Matua – the supreme award winner will receive an additional trophy they can hold for one year.

Entries close at 5pm on Tuesday, April 6.

Info: www.nrc.govt.nz/environmentalawards