Metiria Turei has most nominations for 2018 New Zealander of the YearSTUFF.CO.NZ 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards UpdateFormer Greens co-leader Metiria Turei has received the most nominations for the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards so far. The nominee with the second highest number of nominations is the Australian deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce - although his eligibility to win won't be assessed until nominations have closed. GETTY IMAGES Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and former Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei. Organisers were also calling for more nominations for other categories including young and senior New Zealander of the year, local hero, innovator and community of the year. Other nominated New Zealanders for 2018 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year include:JOHN BISSET/STUFF Mental health campaigner Mike King is among the nominees for the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards.

Source: Stuff August 25, 2017 00:14 UTC