Rodney businesses shine in north Auckland awards

22 July 2011

Rodney businesses shine in north Auckland awards

Rodney businesses are making an impact in the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards, with eight local companies making the finalist stage.

A total of 36 north Auckland businesses were named today as finalists across 12 categories, the highest in the award’s 14 year history.

Rodney based finalists are; Apollo Entertainment Limited, Cabins To Go, Explorer Boats NZ Limited, Modtec Industries Ltd, Orewa United Travel, Pakiri Beach Horse Rides, Project Floors (NZ) Ltd and Windowmakers Ltd.

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development’s Manager Business Development North, Ngaio Merrick believes this year’s broad base of finalists showcases north Auckland’s business success.

“The Rodney district is a strong economic contributor to the region so it’s excellent to see so many local businesses named as finalists,” says Ms Merrick.

“The awards provide a snapshot of the larger business community so it is heartening to see so many success stories vying to be told. With so many Rodney finalists it reflects how well rounded the local business community is as a whole.”

Mayor Len Brown sees the awards as an important element for business success.

“North Auckland businesses are embracing success. For Auckland to perform on the world stage, we need more businesses to analyse their processes, innovate, and promote their successes as these Rodney business finalists have,” says Mayor Brown.

Ian Blair, General Manager Business Banking for Westpac, the awards major sponsor, is delighted with this year’s line up.

“Supporting the local business community is important to Westpac which is why we have sponsored these awards for the past 14 years, says Mr Blair.

“It is wonderful to see so many dynamic and unique finalists – it is these businesses that drive and inspire others to reach for greater success. We look forward to seeing the winners announced.”

2011 Finalists:

3M Excellence in Innovation Award
Apollo Entertainment Limited
EverEdgeIP Limited
Spice n Easy
Shrinkforce

ACC Excellence in Workplace Safety Award
Babcock Fitzroy Ltd
Panacea Healthcare Limited
North Star

Actionmail Excellence in Marketing Award
Edible Blooms New Zealand
Cabins To Go Ltd
Orewa United Travel
Real TV Ltd
Windowmakers Ltd

Auckland Chamber of Commerce Best Emerging Business Award
Ecoflow Limited
Plan-b Limited
Project Floors (NZ) Ltd
Shrinkforce
SnapComms

Benefitz Best Startup Business Award
100% Nutz Ltd
Apollo Entertainment Limited
Edible Blooms New Zealand
Maintain to Profit
Spice n Easy

Blackcat Consulting Employer of Choice Award
Kelly Services NZ Ltd
Naylor Love Construction Limited
Warehouse Stationery Limited
Web Drive Limited

EasiYo Excellence in Exporting Award
Modtec Industries Ltd
North Shore International Academy (NSIA)
SnapComms

Massey University Excellence in Sustainability Award
Enlightenz NZ Limited
MW Cleaning Services
Naylor Love Construction Limited
Solution Dynamics Limited

Ministry of Science and Innovation Excellence in Design, Research & Development Award
100% Nutz Ltd
AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Explorer Boats NZ Limited

Mitre 10 Excellence in Service Delivery Award
Kelly Services NZ Ltd
Lexel Systems Limited
Pakiri Beach Horse Rides
Windowmakers Ltd
Zero Down Limited

North Shore Times Excellence in Not for Profit Award
Age Concern Rodney Inc.
Bruce Mason Centre
Harbour Sport

Spyglass Excellence in Technology Award
Apollo Entertainment Limited
Labyrinth Solutions Ltd
Plan-b Limited
Zero Down Limited

Along with a record number of finalists, 2011 saw 156 entries submitted for the awards – the second equal highest total.

Winners for the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards will be unveiled at a glittering black-tie gala dinner on Friday, 2 September. Tickets are now available through www.ens.org.nz/gala.

ENDS

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