The NZPI / Reginald Hammond Scholarship is awarded to students in their final year of study for an accredited planning degree (NZ).
This year’s winner is:
Yasmin holds a student membership with NZPI and is currently in her final year of study for the Bachelor of Urban Planning at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau.
She is an aspiring urban planner and believes in an equitable, resilient future; striving towards climate justice and climate-resilient cities and towns through nature-based solutions, māturanga Māori, community engagement and creativity.
Yasmin distinguished herself as an exceptional student in urban planning, with her referee noting;
“Her work, characterised by a deep understanding of urban planning principles and an innovative approach to climate change adaptation and justice reflects her potential as a future leader in this field. Yasmin seamlessly transitioned the theoretical knowledge she acquired in the classroom to her real-world endeavors in climate change. Her commitment to climate justice is particularly exemplified in her significant contributions to Generation Zero's impactful project, reflecting a profound integration of academic learning with practical application in environmental advocacy.”
