"Brilliant; a real joy. A completeness from design through detailing to construction. It worked on many layers, social cultural and physical. The bridge connected well with the existing path system."

"This project was impressive because the judges felt it delivered a successful and well integrated green message and sustainability principles to the average subdivision."

"Award given in recognition of the impact of the contribution this work makes to the role of landscape planning and design in Comprehensive Development Plans. Expected to become a model and valuable resource for landscape architects."

"A crisp contemporary and extremely well detailed project, the detailing of most components was exquisite with innovative responses to constraints such as tree roots and seating requirements."

"A well executed town centre upgrade. The limited and simple palette has assisted in creating a light and airy streetscape which is uncluttered and appropriate to the context."

"Excellent communication of a spatial framework and process for a complex site with multiple functions and clients."

"This was a very thoughtfully done project changing a back lane into a useful and meaningful extension of the pedestrian network greatly improving the connection between the civic centre and the foreshore a great enhancement of the edge or junction."

"An excellent example of original and innovative consultation, appropriate to the target audience and attractively presented."

"Masterplan report that showcases the role of landscape architects and planning as part of a large and complex project. Effective communication of a difficult process."

"A very impressive design and park, modern, a good comprehension of the scale of the site."

"Kumutoto keeps faith with [neighboring sites] with a palette of simple, robust materials and design detail that acknowledges the wharf's working heritage. Although unashamedly contemporary in its aesthetic, it thus achieves an almost seamless integration with the historic waterfront."

"The judges agreed that the successful delivery of the upgrade was due to the innovative and collaborative approach of the project team. The Beach Front Lane has been turned into an attractive, accessible and pedestrian-friendly area."

"With the great bulk of playground equipment most commonly used now comprising proprietary products, creating a neighbourhood playground with a difference presents a real challenge. Isthmus' Wetland Neighbourhood Playground in Manukau City's Barry Curtis Park meets the challenge."

"Situated within Sylvia Park, 'SEART' is located within the underside of the South Eastern Arterial Motorway overpass. Potentially cold, dark and grey, this space has been enlivened through the powerful application of colour."

"Isthmus Group's Kumutoto Wharf Development maintained unflinching emphasis on reconnecting the CBD with its waterfront by throwing open the old wharf gates on Customhouse Quay and insisting on the installation of new pedestrian crossings to facilitate access to the two new plaza that are the project's key spaces."

"The project shows how high quality communication can engage public interest and obtain support for landscape design. It included an innovative consultation approach, regular communication and information updates, and superior graphics technology."

"This project used a design rationale to connect strong natural character with cultural and development goals creating a vibrant, pedestrian orientated City."

"A great deal of thought, and a deal more imagination, has gone into the development of design ideas for each of the areas that will create something entirely new and that can be expected, given the standards already being established in Barry Curtis Park, to be implemented to a very high standard."

"Isthmus Group's design integrates several strong design drivers to arrive at a proposal that meets all functional requirements for the site within a reinterpretation of its wider Wellington landscape context and historical associations."

"The project represents innovation in an area traditionally outside the profession. Landscape architects are promoted through their lead role in the construction management process with resultant protection of the landscape design values and objectives."

"This new medium density residential development in Takanini looks to address concerns to manage urban growth in the Auckland region through a design-lead masterplan approach and the application of CPTED principles."

"An integrated design approach and exceptional quality in the detailing transform what could have otherwise have been another shopping mall into a high-quality urban environment in which people can gather, shop, meet, eat, work, play and learn. Close cooperation with the architects has achieved excellent integration between buildings and landscape."

"Cold, dark and grey - this project has literally added colour to create a vibrant and exciting 'place'. Coloured poles which obliquely reference a previous on-site forest lead users from the carpark to the mall."

"Located in a small rural town north of Auckland this project has transformed a former timber yard into a high quality village atmosphere."