A 16-year-old Otago Boys' High School student has won the 2020 Blake Youth Award which is part of the Blake NZ Awards run by the Sir Peter Blake Trust.
Ben Burrow was recognised for his leadership and contribution to a sustainable future. Ben is highly passionate about conservation - in particular - the student-led Dunedin Town Belt Kaitiaki project.
He joins Jesse in the Auckland studio to talk about what receiving this award means to him.
Ben Burrow, winner of the Blake Youth Award 2020. Photo: Supplied