The Minister of Health Volunteer Awards have taken place since 2013 and have recognised several thousand people for their significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of our communities. They are an opportunity for us to celebrate and pay tribute to those committed and generous volunteers who play a huge part in supporting our health system.

Health Minister Shane Reti, and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, have announced the recipients of the 2024 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards. Seven outstanding individuals and organisations have been recognised for their contributions.

The winners will travel to Parliament in early 2025 for a celebration with both Ministers. 

2024 Recipients

Category Winner Region
Health Care Provider Service Award Tairihia Anaru, Better Breathing Volunteer Christchurch
Community/NGO Health Award Cancer Society Oncology Hosts (known as the yellow shirts) Nationwide
Māori Health Service Award Te Whare Manaaki Team at Hauiti Hauora Tolaga Bay
Pacific Health Service Award Aloese Lefono, Pasifika Parkinson's Support Group Auckland
Mental Health and Addiction Service Award Tanja Collinge, Volunteer Cook at Red Door Recovery Wellington
Youth Health Volunteer Award Hohepa Student Volunteers Christchurch
Long Service Award Trevor Johns, Hato Hone St John Volunteer Driver Rotorua

 

If you have any questions about the awards, you can email: volunteerawards@tewhatuora.govt.nz