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Community Volunteer Awards 2026

The Rangitīkei District Council’s Community Volunteer Awards are the District’s highest recognition for voluntary service, honouring contributions made to the community by individual citizens.

Nominees will have contributed significant time and work in areas such as community service, welfare, sport and recreation, culture and the arts or education.

Nominations can be made by individuals or organisations and we ask that nominations be completed and submitted to Council by 5pm on Sunday 15 March 2026.

Award recipients will be acknowledged at an event to be held in April 2026.

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu – Tiny treasures are of great value.