2026 GCNZ Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 GCNZ Awards that were announced at the Conference and Awards Dinner held on Friday 4 September at the Royal New Zealand Airforce Museum.

Award Winners

Supreme Winner

Overall

Selwyn Sister City Committee and Selwyn District Council

Celebrating the Legacy of Rewi Alley

Best Project

Community & School Members

Christchurch Adelaide Sister City Committee

Te Mātāpuna Mātāhi - Children's University

Best Project

Local Government and Corporate Members

Selwyn Sister City Committee and Selwyn District Council

Celebrating the Legacy of Rewi Alley

Best Commercially Focussed Project

All Members

Rotorua Lakes Council

2026 Kiwi North China Roadshow

You can view more about the award submission and judging process via the link below.

awards information

The Board of Global Cities New Zealand (Inc) appreciates the generous and practical support for the Awards by Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand remains the preferred carrier for Global Cities New Zealand.

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