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Who can be nominated for Mana Ponamu?

From each Otago secondary school, one junior (Yrs 9-11) AND one senior (Yrs 12-13) recipient can be nominated based on a broad range of achievements, which may include one OR many of the following areas :

  • Cultural

  • Leadership

  • Academic

  • Community

  • Sporting 

 

What documentation is needed?

The following information must be provided when filling in the online application form by Monday, 2 June 2025,  5pm.

  1. School’s testimonial in support of the recipient

  2. Whānau endorsement

  3. Photo of the recipient

  4. A signed Media Consent form

Incomplete, late or paper applications WILL NOT be accepted.

Example Profile

Mana Pounamu Process of Nomination

 

 

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