Predator Free Wellington and Wellington City Council win Supreme Award at Local Government Excellence Awards
Daniela Biaggio, Urban Ecology Manager at WCC, Myfanwy Hill, Environmental Operations Manager at GWRC, and James Willcocks, Project Director at PFWPredator Free Wellington and Wellington City Council have won the Supreme Award at the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards held at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre this evening.
The LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards celebrate programmes, projects, and approaches that demonstrate professional excellence in local government management, and are open to any council, or council-controlled organisation (CCO), in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Predator Free Wellington took the top award for Excellence in Environmental Leadership, then went on to win the overall Supreme Award out of all the category winners.
Our Project Director, Kaiwhakahaere Matua, James Willcocks, says the award is great recognition of years of collaboration and the amazing mahi of all its volunteers.
‘This award reflects the strong partnership between Wellington City Council and Predator Free Wellington, built on our shared commitment and investment in creating a predator free Wellington. Together, we’ve created a blueprint for transforming urban environments worldwide, demonstrating that cities can be places where both people and biodiversity can thrive.’
Wellington City Council are one of our foundation partners, alongside Greater Wellington Regional Council, Predator Free 2050 Ltd, NEXT Foundation and Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika.
Mayor Tory Whanau says ‘What a night for Wellington! This is a well-deserved national recognition that highlights the groundbreaking conservation work happening in our city, underscores Wellington’s commitment to kaitiakitanga or environmental stewardship, and the role our community plays in achieving these ambitious goals.’
‘This award recognises the dedication of the PFW team and also reflects the power of collaboration between local government, volunteers, and engaged communities. PFW’s work is making a huge difference to our local biodiversity, and we are proud of their achievements and eager to continue supporting their bold vision for a predator-free capital,’ says Mayor Whanau.
Posted: 12 June 2025