Atafu Tokelau Community Group was the supreme winner at this year’s Wellington Airport Community Awards held last night.
Atafu Tokelau Community Group, is a charity organisation that promotes social, cultural, educational, health and welfare, and traditional family values among the wider Tokelau community in the region.
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker congratulated not only the worthy winners, but all those nominated.
“Our winners, and nominees, all demonstrate their passion for Porirua through their continuing commitment, innovation, perseverance, and impact in our communities. I congratulate you all.”
Wellington Airport’s Manager Brand and Sponsorship, Jo Maxwell, said the airport was proud to celebrate the outstanding work of community groups in Porirua over the previous 12 months.
“These groups do amazing mahi to help others in the community and thoroughly deserve recognition for this.”
The Porirua winners for this year’s Wellington Airport Community Awards:
– Porirua Multicultural Council (Arts & Culture)
– Wellington Riding for Disabled (Education & Child/Youth Development)
– Atafu Tokelau Community Group (Health & Wellbeing)
– Plimmerton Volunteer Fire Brigade (Heritage & Environment)
– Huru Mōwai Trust (Sport & Leisure)
– Taumata Whitireia (Rising Star)
Wellington Airport will host all the regional winners at an awards dinner later this year.
