Deloitte Fast 50 regional winners announced

Pictured above: James Fuller, Hnry CEO.

New Zealand’s fastest growing businesses are today celebrating as Deloitte Fast 50 regional category winners were announced at various events across the country last night.

A wave of celebration has swept across New Zealand as innovative entrepreneurs and businesses were recognised as regional category winners in the Deloitte Fast 50 awards. Events held nationwide highlighted the achievements of these fast-growing businesses, marking the first step in the awards process leading up to the national celebration on November 20 in Auckland.

In the Auckland and Upper North Island, Daley Property Services has been recognised as the fastest growing construction business, specialising in commercial construction and building maintenance. Anihana, recognised in both retail and export categories for its body and hair care products, exemplifies innovation in consumer goods. The technology sector is represented by smart cow-collar creator Halter.

In the Wellington and Lower North Island, SBA Civil is recognised for its civil construction projects, and Proquip Solutions awarded for it manufacturing with process and packaging equipment. Hnry won in the technology category with its online accounting and invoicing services, while Abel Fragrance came out on top in the export category with its ethical perfumery.

Deloitte Private Partner James Arlidge praised the diversity of this year’s winners, emphasising New Zealand’s status as a hub of innovation despite economic challenges.

“From bespoke travel experiences and tech solutions to steel fabrication and sustainable hair and body products, our regional winners are setting the pace for fast-growing businesses around the country and overseas,” Arlidge says.

The theme for the 2024 Fast 50, ‘Get set, grow: the future favours the fast’, draws parallels between Kiwi innovators and high-performance athletes.

“Our Fast 50 winners are consistently pushing the limits and raising the bar, whether they’re driving customer experiences, introducing new products to the market, or harnessing innovative technologies,” Arlidge says.

The winners now look forward to the national Deloitte Fast 50 celebrations in November, where they will have the opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers, network with past and present winners, and engage with industry experts.

Regional category winners

Auckland and Upper North Island
Fastest Growing Construction Business	Daley Property Services	Commercial construction & building maintenance
Fastest Growing Manufacturing Business	Greaturenz	Toy manufacturer
Fastest Growing Retail or Consumer Products Business	Anihana	Body & hair care
Fastest Growing Services Business	Franklin Hospital	Private hospital
Fastest Growing Technology Business	Halter	Pasture management & virtual fencing
Fastest Growing Exporter	Anihana	Body & hair care
Central North Island
Fastest Growing Construction Business	MSG Construction	Commercial construction
Fastest Growing Manufacturing Business	Pact Steel	Steel fabrication services
Fastest Growing Retail or Consumer Products Business	Rice Rice Baby	Vietnamese restaurant
Fastest Growing Services Business	Pinnacles Civil	Civil engineering services
Fastest Growing Technology Business	OLT	Software-as-a-service
Fastest Growing Agri-business	Spring Sheep	Sheep milk products
Fastest Growing Exporter	Spring Sheep	Sheep milk products
Wellington and Lower North Island
Fastest Growing Construction Business	SBA Civil	Civil construction
Fastest Growing Manufacturing Business	Proquip Solutions	Process & packaging equipment
Fastest Growing Retail or Consumer Products Business	Dough Bakery	Retail bakery
Fastest Growing Services Business	Verity Consulting	IT consulting services
Fastest Growing Technology Business	Hnry	Online accounting & invoicing services
Fastest Growing Exporter	Abel Fragrance	Ethical perfumery
Christchurch and Upper South Island
Fastest Growing Construction Business	Growcott Freer Property	Residential property development
Fastest Growing Manufacturing Business	Chia Sisters	Superfood beverages manufacturer
Fastest Growing Retail or Consumer Products Business	43South	Water services products
Fastest Growing Services Business	WasteCo	Waste sustainability solutions
Fastest Growing Technology Business	Onside	Rural compliance software
Fastest Growing Exporter	GymMaster	Gym management software
Dunedin and Lower South Island
Fastest Growing Construction Business	TGC Homes	Residential property development
Fastest Growing Manufacturing Business	Eden Orchards	Juice beverages manufacturer
Fastest Growing Retail or Consumer Products Business	Air Milford	Charter flights & scenic tours
Fastest Growing Services Business	xtravel	Independent travel agency
Fastest Growing Technology Business	Pacific Edge	Cancer diagnostics
Fastest Growing Agri-business	Mastaplex	Dairy cow diagnostics
Fastest Growing Exporter	Pacific Edge	Cancer diagnostics