Big Wins for Orewa College Enviro Group at Greenfluence Awards

Orewa College ākonga win top prizes at the 2025 Greenfluence Art Competition in Auckland, including awards for literature, performing arts and MC leadership.

Creative ākonga shine at climate-themed art and performance event

Orewa College ākonga brought home an impressive collection of awards from the 2025 Greenfluence Art Competition

The event, run by the Greenfluence Collective, a student-led group from nine Auckland secondary schools, focused on the theme of climate resiliency. It gave rangatahi a platform to express their care for the environment through creative work, largely in visual art, writing and leadership.

Year 10 student Raina Baek took on a key leadership role as MC for the prizegiving. Orewa’s entrants also stood out across multiple categories:

  • Christine Cooke and Katie Broomhead took 1st place in Performing Arts

  • Christine was also named a Personal Favourite of a School Representative

  • Alina Korah won both the People’s Choice Award and Greenfluence Literature Favourite

  • Dan Yafei Wang was awarded Personal Favourite of a School Representative

With such strong involvement and success this year, Orewa College is already looking forward to supporting next year’s Greenfluence event.

Photo credit: Kate Newman