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Singer-songwriter Don McGlashan is one of seven Aucklanders recognised last night as "living legends" by Mayor Dick Hubbard for their contribution to the community.
The 47-year-old songwriter - best known for his suburban classic Dominion Road - was slightly mystified when he found out he had been singled out for the honour.
"I've got no idea how I deserve this but I do love this community and if I'm doing something that benefits them I better keep doing it," he said.
The seven award winners were each presented with a Living Legend certificate and a pohutukawa tree by Mr Hubbard at the Town Hall.
McGlashan said he would hang the certificate on the wall of his music studio at home.
Community volunteer Charles Crotty received an award for his involvement in the Turn Your Life Around project.
He said it felt good to receive the award. "It's a nice recognition for what the trust has achieved," he said.
Dancer Douglas Wright, police officer Nick Tuitasi, architect Ivan Mercep, artist Stanley Palmer and Keith Taylor, whose achievements include serving as the executive director for the Northern Methodist Mission, also received awards.
Mr Hubbard said he introduced the awards two years ago because of a lack of formal recognition for people doing outstanding work in Auckland.
