Updated 4 June 2010

Sustainable Coastlines announced as winner in ‘Protecting our coasts and oceans’ category.

Thirteen organisations from across New Zealand were honoured last night at the 20th annual Ministry for the Environment Green Ribbon Awards, for making an outstanding contribution to protecting the environment. And we were one of them.

Walking up on stage to accept the award, we could do nothing but acknowledge the work of our passionate volunteers: to all of you who have supported us or attended any of our events in the past, this award is for you.

“These awards recognise those who are taking practical action to deal with environmental challenges such as climate change, water quality, biodiversity and waste,” Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith said.

The award categories this year reflect the Government’s environmental priorities and the many different areas in which New Zealanders contribute to reducing impacts on the environment.

The supreme winner was Kaharoa Kokako Trust for its impressive predator control efforts and their significant role in the national kokako recovery programme. Based in the Bay of Plenty, the Trust has increased the number of kokako from 12 pairs when they started in 1997 to an impressive 121 adults in 2006.

The other 2010 winners are:

1. •  Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust for its work with landowners to conserve biodiversity on private land
   

2. •  Landcare Research for its efforts in reducing greenhouse gas levels through the carboNZero programme
   

3. •  Waitakere City Council for improving streams and waterways in Auckland through the successful Project Twin Streams
   

4. •  Envirofert Limited for diverting large quantities of waste from landfill by recycling organic waste into compost
   

5. •  Sleepyhead Manufacturing Company Limited for its new technology allowing for environmentally-sound manufacturing
   

6. •  Sustainable Coastlines Incorporated for its projects that help improve coastal environments
   

7. •  Hukanui Primary School for its eco-classroom – planned, designed and built by the students
   

8. •  Environmental Education for Resource Sustainability Trust (EERST) for increasing recycling rates and environmental awareness in schools
   

9. •  Splashroom Limited for inspiring action on environmental issues through filmmaking
   

10. •  The New Zealand Wine Company Limited for making quality wine with minimal environmental impact
    

11. •  Resene Paints Limited for producing environmentally friendly paint products
    

12. •  Palmerston North City Council for its successful resource recovery centre
    

“This country is only as wealthy as the talent of its people. The Green Ribbon Awards are an opportunity for the Government to acknowledge the exceptional contribution New Zealanders are making to ensuring that our environment is looked after,” Dr Smith said.

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