This year Murali Krishna Magesan, a volunteer of Hindu Youth New Zealand, the youth division of Hindu Council of New Zealand, was one of the youth recognised by the Rotorua District Council for his outstanding achievements and contribution to the Rotorua community.
Murali thanked the Hindu Council of New Zealand, the school and the District Council for helping him to grow as a youth leader. Rotorua District Community Awards recognise outstanding achievements and outstanding service to the Rotorua community.
“The youth leadership training I received through the Hindu Council of New Zealand and related organisations helped me to develop a sense of responsibility and commitment to community,” he said.
He is a recipient of the Kizuna Project 2012 Scholarship of the government of Japan.
Murali was a Youth Councillor of Rotorua District Council; Member of Student Council, Board of Trustees, and currently the Head Prefect at the Western Heights High School.