The Whangawehi Catchment Management group have been confirmed a finalist in the Mitre 10 New Zealander of the year awards.  Three members of the group will be travelling up to Auckland on February 22nd to represent the group in the ‘New Zealand Community of the year’ category.  The two other finalists competing in this category are; Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust and ‘Pillars’ based in Auckland.   The winners of each category will be announced this evening and the group are eager to take away top honours in this section for all the hard work put in over the years.  This award ceremony honours inspiration kiwis who have performed with distinction in their respective communities.