Director, Southern South Island at Department of Conservation. Aaron Fleming has shown outstanding leadership skills during times of crisis and change in several different fields. He is an author and ambassador, a respected leader of people, a champion of the...
Owner, Pak n Save Albany. Paul Blackwell is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most respected and effective business leaders, but is also revered as inspirational leader in the wider community. He is famous for building winning cultures, within the grocery industry and...
Director of Genesis Energy Ltd and Regional Facilities, Auckland. Rukumoana Schaafhausen left school at 15, but was determined to do something with her life to make a difference to others. So, she became a lawyer, director and an influential member of her...
Director, The William Pike Challenge Award. Losing a leg in a volcanic eruption has not changed William Pike’s passion for life. Instead, he constantly shows the world how to turn adversity into opportunity, and is focused on teaching Kiwis kids that they, too, can do...
Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor. One of New Zealand’s preeminent scientists, the 2016 Blake Medallist, Sir Peter Gluckman, has built a stellar career of research excellence and leadership in his commitment to creating “a better New Zealand”. While Sir Peter’s...
