Ashburton District Council is partnering with ANZ and Ri Ra Events to host the inaugural event, which aims to recognise and celebrate local business excellence. Congratulations to all our finalists.

The awards evening is black-tie, gala dinner, entertainment packed and a must do for local businesses and their supporters.

In keeping with the district's Shop Smart, Shop Local campaign, where possible all suppliers used to produce this event have been sourced locally. By attending, you are support local business.

Attendees have a choice of purchasing either downstairs gala dinner tickets or upstairs balcony tickets (excluding dinner). The event includes:

Red Carpet Entrance
Champagne on arrival
Live entertainment
Dinner tickets include a 3 course meal and table wine
Balcony tickets include a grazing table and upstairs bar

ANZ Business of the Year Awards Categories:

Excellence in Tourism Award – sponsored by NZ Ski

Excellence in Technology & Innovation – sponsored by Lynda Stevenson Chartered Accountants Ltd

Excellence in Not For Profit - sponsored by Naylor Love

Excellence in Primary Industries – sponsored by Catalyst Performance Agronomy

Excellence in Export Award – sponsored by Croys

Excellence in Manufacturing Award – sponsored by HEB

People’s Choice Award for Retail – sponsored by MediaWorks

Future Business Leader Award - sponsored by Sheep Milk New Zealand

Rí Rá Events is an event management and promotions company based in
Canterbury, New Zealand. We create memorable experiences. We donate a %
of our annual profit to Bowel Cancer New Zealand, an organisation which
support those living with bowel cancer, educating communities and
raising awareness of bowel cancer symptoms; advocating for nationwide
screening; and funding research into treatments, and ultimately, a cure.

This is an R18 event.