
Sustainable Business Awards open for entries – and raise the bar for 2026
New Zealand’s longest-running sustainability awards programme is calling for entries, with expanded categories and a direct pathway to a global million-pound prize.

New Zealand’s longest-running sustainability awards programme is calling for entries, with expanded categories and a direct pathway to a global million-pound prize.

Christchurch’s Tait Communications has been named PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, capping a record-breaking night for New Zealand’s third-largest export sector.

Mount Maunganui-based SYOS Aerospace has been named the PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

The country’s top hospitality businesses and professionals have been named finalists in the 2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

Sustainable Business Network has joined forces with long-time supporter NZI to launch Next Fest, a new programme that puts the spotlight on sustainability trailblazers.

Entries are now open for the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards – New Zealand’s pre-eminent sustainability awards.

The David Awards 2025 are now officially open for entries, offering small and home-based business owners across Aotearoa the chance to gain well-earned recognition.

The finalists for the 2025 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with a record number of more than 300 companies entering this year’s competition.
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