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Reflecting on our 2025 Annual Conference at the Tākina Convention Centre, we are grateful to everyone who helped make the event a success.
Thank you to all our sponsors and exhibitors for your continued support. Under the theme “Beyond Boundaries”, we brought together 85 percent of New Zealand councils to encourage cross-organisation discussions and partnerships that deliver greater value to our communities.
It was also encouraging to see sponsors and exhibitors continuing these conversations, contributing to a stronger and more connected local government sector.
This year, we took a new approach with more workshops, panel discussions, and lightning talks, supported by world-class keynote speakers including Brett Johnson, Peter-Lucas Jones, and Dr Mahsa McCauley.
A key highlight was the ALGIM Awards and Gala Dinner, where we celebrated the exceptional achievements of our colleagues.
Congratulations to all nominees, finalists, and winners for showcasing outstanding mahi in Local Government Aotearoa New Zealand.
Project of the Year Winners from 2025ICT Project of the Year - Nelson Tasman Shared Emergency Management Tenancy, Tasman District Council IM Project of the Year - Building Trust through compliance and E-learn – Doing more with less, Tauranga City Council Customer Experience Project of the Year - Manawatū Community Hub Libraries After Hours Access, Manawatū District Council Web, Digital & Communications Project of the Year - MarvinAI: Empowering People and Collaboration Through AI Learning, Palmerston North City Council Data & Insights Project of the Year - TURNING THE TIDE Te Kaunihera o Te Tairāwhiti Gisborne District Council, Gisborne District Council Smart Communities Project of the Year - Tairawhiti Disaster Ready Water Treatment Units Te Kaunihera o Turanganui a Kiwa, Gisborne District Council |
Professional Excellence Team of the Year Winners from 2025ICT Professional Excellence Team of the Year - Digital Enablement Team, New Plymouth District Council IM Professional Excellence Team of the Year - Information Management Team, Tauranga City Council Customer Experience Professional Excellence Team of the Year - Contact Centre Team, Tauranga City Council Web, Digital & Communications Professional Excellence Team of the Year - Content Channels & Engagement Team, Kāpiti Coast District Council Data & Insights Professional Excellence Team of the Year - Analytics Leadership Team, Auckland Council Smart Communities Professional Excellence Team of the Year - Smart Christchurch, Christchurch City Council |
Training & Development Grant Recipients from 2025ICT Training & Development Grant - Rebeka Adamson, Palmerston North City Council IM Training & Development Grant - Natasha Nicholls, Horowhenua District Council Customer Experience Training & Development Grant - Anita Salaca, Ōtorohanga District Council Web, Digital & Communications Training & Development Grant - Rochelle Carrig, Hutt City Council Data & Insights Training & Development Grant - Renee Jackman, Southland District Council Smart Communities Training & Development Grant - Duncan Blair, Invercargill City Council |
Other AwardsCollaboration Excellence - Underground Assets Register Team, Wellington City Council Excellence in IT Infrastructure - He Whare Technology Fitout, Taupo District Council Jim Higgins Leadership - Jarred Griffiths, Hutt City Council Best in Cybersecurity – Waipa District Council Most Improved in Cybersecurity – Queenstown Lakes District Council Supreme Website – Whangārei District Council Best in Customer Experience – Waitomo District Council |