Judges

The judging panel consists of the Mayor and local residents who are passionate about sustainabiltiy.

2010/11 judging panel:

Jenny Rowan (Mayor during 2007-2010 and 2010-2013 triennia)
Joy Darke, NZ Gardener of the Year for the Wellington Region, 2010
Kevin Milne, one of New Zealand television's longest-serving reporters and co-host of 'Fair Go'
Caleb Royal, Director of Environmental Science and Management at Te Wānanga-O-Raukawa in Ōtaki
Liana Stupples, Executive Director of the Hikurangi Foundation, an environmental not-for-profit

2011/12 judging panel:

Jenny Rowan (Mayor during 2010-2013 triennium)
Robert Glensor, founder and managing director of Paraoa Bakehouse Ltd, New Zealand's first and only BioGro-certified organic bakery and National Sustainable Business of the Year 2008
Professor Brenda Vale, Research Fellow at Victoria University with a background in sustainable architecture and currently working on environmental footprinting
Joy DarkeLiana Stupples

2013/14 judging panel:

Mayor Ross Church
Paul Kennett, one of the cycling Kennett brothers, with a keen interest in personal carbon efficiency, sustainable home DIY and community
Kath Irvine, organic garden advisor and tutor through her company Edible Backyard and previous Council Green Gardener
Brenda Vale
Robert Glensor