This year at Manu Pounamu. Zara-Lee Tuhura and Jorja Andrews received awards for their achievements within the community and at school.

Mana Pounamu acknowledges the many wonderful accomplishments of rakatahi Māori and aims to inspire them to consider tertiary education as a natural progression. The Awards provide an opportunity to showcase our future leaders, providing inspirational role models to other Māori youth across the province.