Mackenzie Wills, one of our head students, recently won several Zonta awards including the Christchurch North Young Women in Public Affairs award, and the national award which earnt her $1000 in prize money.

She was then announced as an international winner, one of just 37 young women from 61 countries around the world. Mackenzie earnt $5000 USD, which she will use for tertiary study next year.

As well as being a head student, Mackenzie is involved in the Student Volunteer Army and other public service activities outside of school. She will study for a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in political science, at the University of Canterbury next year.

We welcomed the governor of Zonta District 16, Philippa Jacobs-Lory, and other members of the Christchurch North Zonta club, to celebrate with Mackenzie in the advisory hui on Friday 7 June.

Philippa presented Mackenzie with her award on stage. We were pleased that Mackenzie's mum Ngaire could join us for the occasion.

Congratulations to Mackenzie on these outstanding achievements!