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Supreme award for Te Puke feature film

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25 Aug, 2014 08:00 AM3 mins to read

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Anton and Kylie DellaBarca Steel at the Z-Nail Gang world premiere at Capitol Cinema, Te Puke.

Anton and Kylie DellaBarca Steel at the Z-Nail Gang world premiere at Capitol Cinema, Te Puke.

Under the direction of commonUnity Productions, the group of volunteers who created Te Puke's first feature film "The Z Nail Gang" were tonight recognised at the 2014 Trustpower Western Bay of Plenty Community Awards as the Supreme Winner.

Over 90 people gathered at Comvita this evening for the Trustpower Western
Bay of Plenty Community Awards presented by Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Ross Paterson and Trustpower chief executive Vince Hawksworth.

For winning the Supreme Award, commonUnity Productions received a framed certificate, a trophy and $1,500 prize money.

Mayor Ross Paterson said communityUnity Productions perfected the art of rallying a community to get in behind a project that everyone felt a sense of ownership in.

"The Z Nail Gang is not only an outstanding production but a fantastic example of what can be achieved when tapping the potential of a community that has a huge amount of talent and pride," Mr Paterson said.

Trustpower community relations representative Jess Somerville said The Z Nail Gang was crafted on a shoestring budget and was made possible thanks to goodwill of the Te Puke community.

"This award winning feature film tells the true story of the Coromandel mining protests during the 1980s, and how a tiny, disjointed community unified to stand against authority and against all odds, won. They did not employ conventional actors for this film and the majority of key crew and extra roles were filled by around 400 Te Puke volunteers.

"With the opportunity to be part of something big, many individuals, families, organisations and businesses took up the opportunity to be involved in this project. Every volunteer's strength was celebrated, from the 12 year old with a passion for photography, to the teacher and students with an interest in fashion helping with wardrobe design, to talented local musicians helping with the sound.

"Community groups such as the Scouts, Rotary, Wetlands Society and a local ukulele band all had a role to play. Whether it was second hand clothes for the wardrobe, venues, props or first aid support, local organisations got right behind this project. Then there were businesses such as Maketu Pies, Te Puke Print and New World that all contributed too.

"For those who haven't already seen this film, I highly recommend you check it out," Miss Somerville said.

Other award recipients at tonight's Trustpower Western Bay of Plenty Community Awards were:

Heritage and Environment
Commendation: Katikati Heritage Museum Society
Runner-Up: Athenree Homestead Trust Inc.
Winner: Waihi Beach Environment Society Inc.

Health and Well-being
Commendation: Growing Through Grief - Te Puke
Runner-Up: Te Puke Anti-Graffiti Group
Winner: Omokoroa Community Policing Group Charitable Trust

Arts and Culture
Runner-Up: Katikati Folk Club
Winner: Waihi Beach Community Events and Promotions

Sport and Leisure
Runner- up: Otanewainuku Forest Reserve - Picnic Area Care Group
Winner: TECT Pongakawa - The Action Centre

Education and Child/Youth Development
Runner-Up: Otamarakau School PTA
Winner: Katikati Community Resource Centre Inc

Supreme Winner
commonUnity Productions - The Z Nail Gang

Youth Spirit
Winner: Rikayla Richardson

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