‘Magnificent’ businesses vie for gongs

• Published date: 12 August 2022

Rotorua Business Chamber chief executive Bryce Heard said there had been an unusually high number of quality entrants this year which, in his view, reflected the tight-knit business community

The calibre of the finalists was “magnificent”, Heard said.

He acknowledged COVID-19 had a big impact on the sector but it also highlighted businesses that were run well.

“The ones who were left are pretty strong. We’re always amazed at the resilience of our businesses that come out of the woodwork at this time of the year.”

Heard said it was a great opportunity for businesses to go through the process of talking to the judges and measure themselves against others.

“It’s good for marketing and exposure.”

The awards were also the business party of the year and often had more participants than in larger cities.

“We have a tremendous following and ... I put it down to Rotorua’s tight-knit business community and their ability to party and have fun together.”

The winners will be announced at a gala event on November 5, which was expected to attract about 800 people.

The finalists areToi Ohomai Creative Arts & Design (Excellence category)

The Wedding Guy

Wawata Creative

Amokura Glass

Level 13 Theme Rooms and Costume Hire

Scion Innovation & Technology (Excellence category)

InfraCore Limited

Local Gecko Productions

Reo Ora

Formery (Mountain Jade)

Deloitte Hospitality and Retail (Excellence category)

Pullman Rotorua

Ready2Roll Shuttles

HGD Detailing Limited

Kānuka Boutique Florist

Mamaku Blue

Pukeroa Oruawhata Holdings Primary Manufacturing and Building (Excellence category)

Evolve Construction

Classic Builders Lakes District

BOP Plumbing & Gas

Kiwispan Rotorua

Patchell Group of Companies

Holland Beckett Law Professional Service (Excellence Category)

Proactive Pest Solutions Ltd

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