Foxton pipped at post for most beautiful small town title

communities over the past 12 months, to protect and enhance their local environments.

These prestigious awards review initiatives such as litter prevention, waste minimisation, community beautification and recycling projects, as well sustainable tourism initiatives.

Whilst all of the finalists demonstrated significant achievements in the sustainability space, the winners of the Towns & Cities Awards illustrated an exceptionally strong community spirit and have created an environment that other towns and cities would aspire to.

Most Beautiful Small Town (defined as a small urban area 1000 — 9999 residents): Kaita¯ia

Most Beautiful Large Town (defined as a medium urban area 10,000 — 29,999 residents): Taupo.

Most Beautiful Small City (defined as a large urban area 30,000 — 99,999 residents): Hastings.

Most Beautiful Large City (defined as a major urban area of 100,000 or more residents): Wellington.

The Beautiful Awards Supreme Towns & Cities Award: Whakata¯ne. Winner of the Community Group Award: Rotary Cambridge Sustainable Schools Award: Solway

College, Wairarapa

Best Loo Award: Leith Place Toilet — Tokoroa

Best Street Award: Mary Street — Thames

The Kiwis’ Choice Award (beach, a park, a lookout, a waterfall, a lake or a walking track): Queens Park — Invercargill