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Our Local Heroes

Our Local Heroes are kaimahi who go above and beyond for patients, their whānau members or their colleagues.

Do you know someone who fits the bill? Show your appreciation by nominating them as our latest Local Hero.

Local Hero Winners

Team members

Sterile Science Services

Their teamwork makes a huge difference to our hospitals and ensures we can continue to provide the best care for our patients, whānau and communities.

Team members

Katie Watson

Katie is a qualified Medical Imaging Technologist and dedicated tutor who goes above and beyond for her patients, students, and team.

Staff member holding award

Valerie Menezes

She goes above and beyond to ensure patients feel comfortable, whether guiding them through clinic, offering tea and biscuits

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Who can be nominated as a Local Hero?

Anyone in our team can be nominated as a Local Hero. This includes the clinical people providing direct care, as well as the support staff, those behind the scenes and our many volunteers.

Who can nominate a Local Hero?

Patients, whānau of patients and visitors or kaimahi can all nominate their Local Hero. It could be someone who always has a smile, takes a patient to their location or makes work a better place.

How can I nominate my Local Hero?

You can nominate your Local Hero online. Printed nomination cards are also available in key locations in our hospital buildings. Local Heroes post boxes are located at the main reception area at Greenlane Clinical Centre or Auckland City Hospital where you can post your Local Heroes nomination card.

What happens once I have nominated a Local Hero?

Everyone who is nominated as a Local Hero will receive a note of thanks on your behalf. Every month, we will look at all the nominations received and from those we will select one to receive a special award.

Those nominated and the winner will be featured on social media and across our sites so we can share the stories of our Local Heroes with our community.

If you have any questions about the Local Heroes process, please email localheroes@adhb.govt.nz.