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Awards and recognition

We're proud of who we are and what we do here at the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake, we've also achieved a lot over the years. Here you can find awards and recognition that celebrate our people, work and partnerships.

2024 awards

Winner, Emergency Media and Public Affairs (EMPA) Award

The Annual EMPA Awards have been established to recognise those who have made a significant contribution to emergency communications in Australia and New Zealand. Our Know your cover campaign was awarded in the Emergency Communication in the Readiness & Resilience category in November 2024.

Silver, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) NZ Digital Advertising Award

IAB Awards recognise and celebrate excellence and the achievements of the absolute best companies and individuals in our industry. Our After Quake ‘Double Take’ campaign was recognised in the Best Use of Data: Campaign Targeting category in November 2024.

2023 awards

Finalist, Security Team of the Year, iSANZ

The iSANZ awards recognise exceptional achievements in Aotearoa New Zealand’s cybersecurity and information security (InfoSec) sector.

2022 Awards

Finalist, Security Team of the Year, iSANZ

The iSANZ awards recognise exceptional achievements in Aotearoa New Zealand’s cybersecurity and information security (InfoSec) sector.

Reservist Employer of the year, New Zealand Defence Force Tohu awards

The Reservist Employer of the year award recognises the value and impact that our NHC Toka Tū Ake People Promise has for our people.

NHC Toka Tū Ake wins at the NZDF Tohu awards.

New Zealand Axis Awards (multiple awards)

The NHC Toka Tū Ake After Quake ‘Double Take’ advertising campaign won four awards at the 2022 New Zealand Axis Awards. The adverts were developed by advertising agency VMLY&R and focus on moments just after a quake to inspire preparedness.

After Quake 'Double Take' campaign wins at Axis Advertising Awards.

Business Transformation through Digital and IT, New Zealand CIO awards

This award celebrates our innovative use of digital technology to achieve a data centric, collaborative and first-of-its-kind initiative with the Natural Disaster Response Model. 

NHC wins Business Transformation category at the NZ CIO Awards.

Finalist, RiskNZ Excellence Awards

NHC Toka Tū Ake was announced as a finalist at the RiskNZ Excellence Awards for its work on the Natural Disaster Response Model’s quality assurance system.

Finalist in the 2022 RiskNZ Excellence Awards

Finalist, Reservist Employer of the Year Award, Minister of Defence Awards for Excellence

The Reservist Employer of the Year Award recognises an employer that provides commendable support and/or encouragement to their employee who is also a member of the NZDF.

2021 Awards

  • Win – Insurance Leader of the Year, New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards (November 2021).
  • Win – IDC 2021 Best in Future of Industry Ecosystems, Asia/Pacifc CIO Awards (October 2021).
  • Win – IDC Best in Future of Industry of Ecosystems award/overall 2021 Future Enterprise of the Year for the Australia and New Zealand IDC, CIO Awards (October 2021).
  • Finalist – Five categories, IDC Future Enterprise Awards for Australia and New Zealand (September 2021).
  • Finalist – Business Transformation through Digital and IT Award, NZ CIO Awards (August 2021).
  • Finalist – Best Wellness Programme, HRNZ Awards (May 2021).