Last night saw a raft of almost 300 industry professionals from the Telecoms and Energy sectors gather in Auckland for
the NZ Compare Awards 2023. The event, held at the stunning Hunua Rooms in the Aotea Centre, was skillfully hosted by Mike McRoberts and
generously supported by gold sponsors Movinghub and Ambit.
Recognizing and celebrating excellence in the New Zealand broadband, mobile, and energy sectors, the NZ Compare Awards
are now in their seventh year and continue to grow alongside these important industries. Operating a number of consumer
advocate websites, NZ Compare provides free-to-use tools enabling consumers to compare a wide range of services, from
mobile plans and broadband providers to power plans. Additionally, their PriceMe website empowers consumers to make
informed purchasing decisions for products like dishwashers, air fryers, and gaming consoles by finding the best prices
on the market.
In the midst of the current economic climate, the NZ Compare Awards take on heightened significance as a beacon of
recognition for excellence in the broadband, mobile, and energy sectors in New Zealand. Commenting on the awards, NZ
Compare CEO Gavin Male said, "The economic challenges facing households demand a heightened awareness of alternative
providers and options, making these awards a vital platform to spotlight those who excel in providing value and service
to consumers. As households grapple with financial constraints, the NZ Compare and these Awards play a crucial role in
shedding light on alternative choices, fostering healthy competition, and ultimately empowering consumers to make
informed decisions about their essential services."
Male continued, "It was fantastic to see another year of record entries across more than 20 categories and they came
from a huge range of organisaitions, from big brand providers like Contact, 2degrees and Electric Kiwi through to
smaller regional companies like Primo, Quic and Ultimate Broadband.
The night was dominated by 2degrees, winning 6 awards overall including the Supreme Champion of the night.
Now more than ever, NZ Compare is positioned at the forefront of advocacy for consumers in New Zealand. By acknowledging
and celebrating outstanding performance in the broadband, mobile, and energy sectors, the company and these awards serve
as a catalyst for raising awareness of the diverse range of options available to households. The NZ Compare Awards
underscore the importance of not only celebrating achievement but also championing the availability of alternatives,
ensuring that consumers are well-informed and equipped to navigate the complexities of the current economic landscape.
Congratulations to all the NZ Compare Award winners for 2023. The winners are highlighted below and you can view the
full book of the night online here including judges’ comments.The 2023 NZ Compare Awards Winners are:BROADBAND AWARDSBest Rural Service Provider - sponsored by The Interpreters
Ultimate Broadband - WINNERBest Value Broadband Provider - sponsored by Tuatahi First Fibre
Contact - WINNERBest Digital Innovation - sponsored by Social Good
Megatel - WINNERBest Wireless Service Provider - sponsored by Go Wireless NZ
Primo - WINNERBest Bundled Plan - sponsored by Movinghub
Contact - WINNERBest Fibre Broadband Provider - sponsored by Northpower Fibre
2degrees - WINNERBest Business Broadband Provider - sponsored by PERKS
Now - WINNERBest Customer Support - Broadband - sponsored by Enable
Now - WINNERPeople’s Choice Award - Broadband - sponsored by TUANZ
Voyager - WINNERBroadband Provider of the Year - sponsored by Chorus
Now - WINNERPOWER AWARDSBest Value Energy Provider - sponsored by Counties Energy
Megatel - WINNERBest Energy Innovation - sponsored by Excel Sales
Electric Kiwi - WINNERBest Customer Support - Power - sponsored by Ambit.ai
Contact - WINNER
People’s Choice Award - Power - sponsored by realestate.co.nz
Flick Electric - WINNERPower Provider of the Year - sponsored by Power Compare
Contact - WINNERMOBILE AWARDSBest Value Mobile Provider - sponsored by Mobile Compare
MyRepublic (now known as Rocket Mobile) - WINNERBest Network for Business - sponsored by ACN
2degrees - WINNERBest Customer Support - Mobile - sponsored by Botica Butler Raudon
2degrees - WINNERPeople’s Choice Award - Mobile - sponsored by Stuff
2degrees - WINNERMobile Provider of the Year - sponsored by Kānuka Wellbeing & Leadership
2degrees - WINNERSUPREME AWARDSMaking a Difference - sponsored by Neighbourly
Digital Future Aotearoa - WINNERSupreme Champion - sponsored by NZ Compare
2degrees - WINNER