Two prominent Dunedin residents are on shortlists for honours at the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards. Domestic violence campaigner Lesley Elliott and Animation Research Ltd managing director Ian Taylor have both been listed as people being considered for awards next year. The annual awards were entering its ninth year and aimed to celebrate those who make New Zealand a better place. This year's Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award had over 1000 nominations. The winner will be announced at the New Zealander of the Year Awards Gala in Auckland on Thursday February 22.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 27, 2017 20:48 UTC