Recipients 2025
The Kāpiti Good Sorts awards recognise individuals who’ve made a lasting impact in our community and work hard to make Kāpiti a better place. Congratulations to this year’s winners.
2025 Kāpiti Good Sorts
- Lyn Parkin-Williams
- Wayne Pidduck
- Malcolm Bird
- Darrell Smith
- Ian King – Fire Services
- Brent Bythell- Fire Services
- Sarah Sundgren – Fire services
- Ash Richardson – Fire Services
Mayoral Awards 2025
- Taonga Maumahara Awards: Karl Farrell and Carl Lutz
- Rangatahi Award: Santino Morehu-Smith
- 2025 Mayoral Award: John Barrett
Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards
Finalists from the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards will go on to represent Kāpiti at the Wellington-wide finals later this year.
Arts and Culture category
- Winner: Māoriland Charitable Trust
- Runner up: WIDance Trust
Education and Child/Youth Development category
- Winner: Ōtaki Kids Market
- Runner up: Multicultural Educational Campaign Horowhenua-Kāpiti Coast
Health and Wellbeing category
- Winner: Te Hāhi
- Runner up: Home4All
Heritage and Environment category
- Winner: Paekākāriki Bike Library
- Runner up: Predator Free Waikanae
Sports and Leisure category
- Winner: Kāpiti Women’s Triathlon
- Runner up: Coastguard Kāpiti
Rising Star category
- Winner: Projects for Good Kāpiti (combined Lions and Rotary project)
Supreme Award
- Winner: Māoriland Charitable Trust