Press Release – Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the Year Award If there was ever a time to celebrate what connects New Zealanders – our people – it’s now. The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is pleased to announce the 18 finalists being considered in six categories for the 2021 Kiwibank New Zealanderof the Year Awards – Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa set to take place on 31 March 2021. The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year – Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa finalists for 2021 are: Farid Ahmed: Muslim community leader who has become an icon of forgiveness following the 15 March terror attacks (Christchurch)