Wellington Gold Awards

23/07/2025

Last night we celebrated Lower Hutt’s finest! ✨

Hutt City Council's Mayor Campbell Barry recognised the incredible local winners and finalists from Lower Hutt who are making their mark in business and beyond.

A huge congratulations to:
🏆 Jolly Billboards
🏆 Racetech NZ
🏆 Enzoil
🏆 Jarvis Plumbing + Gasworks
🏆 Uniplas
🏆 Evithe
🏆 Libertine Pictures
🏆 Uunafit
🏆 I’m In

Your hard work, innovation and contribution to our region is truly inspiring. 🌟

📸 Photos by Brady Dyer

04/07/2025

03/07/2025

The energy, the smiles, the sparkle - the Gold Awards 2025 guests brought it all. 💛 From start to finish, the room was alive with the spirit of Wellington: bold, creative, and ready to celebrate.

Swipe through and see if you can spot yourself (or your team!) in this final set of highlights.

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03/07/2025

A huge congratulations to all our incredible Gold Awards 2025 winners – the people and businesses whose energy, ingenuity and mahi keep Wellington’s heart beating. From global innovators to local icons, your success is pure gold. 🏆

🌟 Supreme Gold: Goodnature
🌟 Creative Gold: Libertine Pictures
🌟 Emerging Gold (Products): Fernglen Farm
🌟 Emerging Gold (Services): Roady
🌟 Global Gold: Goodnature
🌟 Impact Gold: I’m In
🌟 Innovation Gold: Uuanafit
🌟 Supporting Gold: Lewis Farms
🌟 Technology Gold: Silverstripe
🌟 Vibrant Gold: Greytown Festival of Christmas
🌟 Employer of the Year & Green Gold: J.H. Whittaker & Sons
🌟 New Thinking: Bret McKenzie
🌟 Tribute to a Wellington Icon: World of WearableArt

To our sponsors - thank you. You make it possible to shine a spotlight on the people who make this region extraordinary. 💛

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03/07/2025

✨ The Gold carpet moment... Before the awards, before the speeches, before the celebrations... there’s the magic of arrival. Wellington showed up in style last night, bringing all the energy, elegance and sparkle to kick off the Gold Awards 2025. 💛

Swipe through to see the glam before the storm… ✨🌟

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02/07/2025

Wellington showed up in full force last night - what a celebration! Huge congratulations to the Supreme Gold winners, Goodnature, for taking out the top gong at The Post Gold Awards 2025. From their humble Newtown beginnings to making a global impact in over 25 countries, their pest control innovations are a testament to the ingenuity, courage, and persistence that fuel this city.

Photo: BradyDyer.com

21/06/2025

Mills-Albert Limited MāORI BUSINESS SHOWCASE....
The Māori economy—it’s not just growing, it’s thriving!

In 2023, the asset base hit $126 billion, smashing that “$100 billion by 2030” goal years ahead.

That’s $66 billion in Māori businesses, $19 billion from self-employed hustlers, and $41 billion in iwi trusts and collectives.

Māori contributions to GDP have nearly doubled—from $17 billion in 2018 to $32 billion in 2023, now making up 8.9% of New Zealand’s economy.

And here’s the exciting part: the Māori economy is transforming!

19/06/2025

GoFi8ure Emerging Gold Products - 2025 Finalist
STEEL-IT FRAMING

Stealing the Spotlight​

Steel-It Framing is reshaping the building industry with light gauge steel frames manufactured from 100% recyclable New Zealand Steel AXXIS® Steel, offering sustainable and proven alternatives for residential and commercial projects.

“Every day brings a new challenge, and our team’s commitment is what makes us proud,” says co-founders Gordon Barratt & Trevor Moss (pictured), highlighting the company’s people-first ethos.

Their streamlined design-to-build process with AXXIS® Steel 50-year durability statement have set new standards, as demonstrated by a recent 220-tonne retirement village project, delivered to Auckland.

Steel-It’s professional and efficient builds have earned them a reputation for reliability and innovation. With an ongoing commitment for supporting local charities.

Helping to deliver a stronger, greener future for New Zealand communities.

LEARN MORE
www.steel-it.co.nz

18/06/2025

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2025 FINALISTS
PRESTON CORP
Prime People Power

Preston Corps fifth-generation family values shine through in their people-first approach, creating a workplace where loyalty, respect, and personal growth are paramount across its brands: Preston Foods and Master Butchers, KAM Transport and Ken Wilson Meats.
With 38% of staff serving over five years, Preston’s structured onboarding, buddy system, and tailored plans ensure everyone feels welcomed and supported.
“We see our people as an extension of our family, investing in their growth and celebrating achievements,” says CEO Hamish Preston (pictured).
Employees enjoy leadership development, internal promotions, and a suite of benefits: flexibility, family-friendly policies, generous discounts, and an extended Employee Assistance Programme.
Celebrations of milestones foster a sense of belonging, while ongoing training keeps staff motivated and turnover impressively low.

LEARN MORE:
www.prestoncorp.co.nz