Te Whatu Ora is inviting nominations for the 2025 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards, which celebrate the outstanding contributions of volunteers across Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system.
Since 2013, these awards have recognised individuals and groups who give their time and skills to support the health and wellbeing of others, in hospitals, community settings and beyond.
Award categories
Health Care Provider Service
Community/NGO Health
Māori Health Service
Pacific Health Service
Mental Health and Addiction Service
Disabled Health Volunteer
Youth Health Volunteer
Long Service
Nominations close at 5.00pm, Sunday 23 November 2025. Category winners will be celebrated at an event at Parliament in early 2026.
For nomination details and past winners, visit the Te Whatu Ora website or email volunteerawards@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
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