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Advanced Group celebrated its 2026 Supplier Awards at the Remuera Club in Auckland on 29 July, recognising outstanding suppliers across Advanced Security, Advanced Digital, Advanced Communications, Advanced Command, and Advanced Group. Now in its 12th year, the staff-voted awards honoured partners for service quality, innovation, and their contribution to delivering great outcomes for customers.
Design Builders Taupō has been recognised at the 2026 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, with its Beautè Noir showhome receiving both a Gold Award and the GIB Showhome Category Award for the Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau region.
Christchurch’s “Kissing Tree”, a Camperdown elm on the Avon River, has been named a finalist in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The riverside tree, planted in 1930, is a well-known local landmark and part of one of the city’s most atmospheric public spaces.
The Ancient Pūriri of Brooklands Park has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. A much-loved destination for generations of visitors, the giant native tree is carrying Taranaki’s hopes in the nationwide contest.
Wellington’s iconic Bucket Tree in Tawa is among six finalists in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. Shaped like an upside-down bucket for almost 150 years, the quirky macrocarpa is competing against notable trees from around the country for the national title.
Wartime survivor and a world champion tree are flying Auckland’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The Sangro Survivor and Old Goff are among six finalists competing for the national title, with voting now open to the public.
One of the six finalists in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition has unexpectedly fallen over just days after voting opened. Despite its demise, the Mighty Old Mataī remains in the running, with public support for the veteran tree surging following the news.
Paramount Services named Westpac’s Supplier of the Year 2025, celebrating excellence, sustainability, and partnership across NZ.
Rueben Sharples, owner of The Aussie Butcher New Lynn, is proud to share that his team has picked up six medals at the 2025 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards, including three shiny Golds for their standout bacon and ham.
North Otago’s beloved Chook Tree has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Tree of the Year New Zealand. Chosen by public vote from a shortlist of six finalists, the quirky, chicken-shaped macrocarpa captured the nation’s imagination and topped this year’s record-breaking poll.
One week into voting for New Zealand’s 2025 Tree of the Year, and the competition is already taking root in the hearts of Kiwis nationwide and abroad. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and communities.
Auckland’s own Fairy Tree, nestled in the heart of the Domain, is currently languishing in last place in the 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition—but there’s still time for a fairy-tale comeback.
Tree of the Year NZ 2025 launches this week, inviting the public to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of six remarkable trees across the country. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and communities.
Support Reuben Sharples and the Aussie Butcher New Lynn Team in the 2025 People’s Choice Awards
Design Builders is proud to announce its exceptional performance at the 2024 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Known as the pinnacle of excellence in New Zealand’s residential building industry, the competition saw Design Builders take home an impressive tally of awards, including 1 Silver, 4 Golds, 1 Regional Category Winner, and 2 Top 100 placements.
Andrea Martinisi placed 2nd at the ASI Association of Sommeliers Asia-Oceania Competition in Tokyo. This competition is the most important international event for wine and beverage professionals working in restaurants and hotels in Asia and Oceania. Held every three years, 24 candidates from 13 countries lined up for the 2022 contest.
Humphreys Landscaping has secured the coveted Landscape of the Year 2021 supreme award at tonight’s Landscapes of Distinction Awards in Christchurch, with its winning entry ‘Herne Bay House’. The ‘Herne Bay House’ entry also scooped up first place gold medals in the premier awards section in the construction, design and horticulture categories.
Design Builders Waikato is the proud recipient of a Trends International Design Awards 2020 award for an innovative New York loft-style home in Hamilton.
Innovate 2019 announces 4 prizes and 3 winners.
The New Zealand Security Association held its prestigious awards ceremony on Friday 23rd August 2019, which recognises excellence and outstanding service delivery provided by those who work within the security industry.