Alfred Ngaro wins Sir Peter Blake Leadership award

Press Statement: Monday 29 June 2009

Alfred Ngaro has been awarded a Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader Award for his contribution to a revolutionary community project in Tamaki, Auckland.
The Tamaki Transformation Project which is just starting will be the most innovative social renewal project in New Zealand.
It has the community working together with local and central government to deliver new and refurbished housing, create local jobs, improve parks and reserves, make the streets safer, lift the health of the residents and provide better delivery of services to the people of Tamaki.
Alfred Ngaro, a former Pastor, and a leader in the community with mana and standing has been recognised for his role in this outstanding project, particularly his ability to bring together people from a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds.
The other members of the Inspiring Communities Exchange - Mary-Jane Rivers, Megan Courtney, Barbara MacLennan and Jenny Blagdon - have been thrilled at Alfred's award which they welcomed as recognition of Alfred's work that fits with Inspiring Communities' emphasis on the importance of thriving communities as a basis for New Zealand's durable and sustainable development.
They said "Alfred proves that true leadership is bringing together diverse elements. He identifies and promotes common ground, working with strengths rather than focusing on weaknesses, and finding the point of lift-off for working together to address complex social issues."