On Thursday evening 20 September Auckland Council held the inaugural Mayoral Conservation Awards at the Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber.

Key Industries sponsored the Eradication section which was won by the Windy Hill Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island.

Attached photo shows Judy Gilbert Sanctuary Manager Karen Thode and Frank Visser from Key Industries after the Awards.

Mayor Phill Goff said ..."These awards are an important initiative to acknowledge the unsung heroes of conservation across the region for their energy and selfless commitment."

The award categories & winners

Collaboration Award - Kaipatiki Project Nursery

Eradication Award - Windy Hill Sanctuary

Restoration Award - Matuku Link

Innovation Award - Ecotrack

Education Award - The Catch-It Programme

You can read more on these projects on the Auckland Council website - click here