Wellington Gold Awards

Wellington Gold Awards Celebrating Inspiring Wellington Businesses The Wellington Gold Awards are an annual celebration of the greater Wellington region's business community.

The Awards Night is an important date in the business calendar, over 600 people attend a red carpet event at Wellington's iconic Embassy cinema to celebrate inspiring Wellington businesses and their teams. Special Tributes are also given to deserving individuals and special projects or initiatives that have had a positive impact on the region.

AND the WINNER Is KARL WEBBER from Kapiti. Karl Webber is a photographer and on the Paraparaumu Community board. Congrat...
23/06/2026

AND the WINNER Is KARL WEBBER from Kapiti. Karl Webber is a photographer and on the Paraparaumu Community board. Congratulation Karl. Tickets on their way See you on July 2nd.

This Is What Happens When You Bribe Wellington With a Really Good Prize... BOLD AS GOLD: Where dignity goes to die!!At ...
19/06/2026

This Is What Happens When You Bribe Wellington With a Really Good Prize... BOLD AS GOLD: Where dignity goes to die!!

At Bold As Gold, people don’t just dress up – they abandon any remaining sense of restraint and hurl themselves head‑first into a glitter vortex where dignity goes to die in a shower of sequins and hot glue.

We’ve had human skyscrapers balancing entire golden cityscapes on their heads, caped crusaders who appear to have mugged a craft store, and guests so thoroughly spray-painted they’re still finding gold in their ears three weeks later.

One contender arrived in a suit so shiny the lighting techs had to dim the spots, while another came encased in a full metallic creature costume that made sitting down a distant, pre-costume memory.

By the time the judges are done, the carpet looks like a bullion heist, the photos look like stills from a very glamorous sci-fi film, and everyone silently agrees: for a prize this good, there is no such thing as “too much gold.”

These are just a few winners (and a runner up - Alan Doak) over the years more to come....

"Bold as Gold" - best dressed prizeCome to the Golds in Gold...
WIN A LUXURY WEEKEND AT Wharekauhau Country Estate

Step onto the field in style - think maximum gold with a clever football spin. Go bold, brilliant, and goal-worthy to stand out from the crowd.Impress the judges and you could WIN

2026 TMC Outsourced Business Support GLOBAL GOLD FinalistADULTTOYMEGASTORESexual HealingAdulttoymegastore (ATMS) is Aust...
19/06/2026

2026 TMC Outsourced Business Support GLOBAL GOLD Finalist
ADULTTOYMEGASTORE
Sexual Healing

Adulttoymegastore (ATMS) is Australasia’s largest online retailer of adult toys, s*xual wellness products, and lingerie, dispatching up to 3,000 items daily and serving over 713,000 customers in 11 countries.

Their mission is to destigmatise pleasure, with a certified s*x educator, educational content, and partnerships like Wellington’s Homegrown Festival and Delivereasy’s 24/7 delivery.

“We’re passionate about breaking down barriers and creating real change in how Kiwis talk about s*x, pleasure, and self-love,” says owner Nicola Relph (pictured).

With 48,000+ products, 4.9-star Google reviews, and a thriving local warehouse, Adulttoymegastore is a leader in both retail and social impact.

Their next move: conquering Australia with a refreshed brand and bold digital strategy.

LEARN MORE
www.adulttoymegastore.co.nz
facebook.com/loveatms
linkedin.com/in/nicola-relph-atms

BOLD AS GOLDIt's back! And it's Bolder and Golder than everAnnouncing the 2026 BOLD AS GOLD CompetitionCome to the Gold...
18/06/2026

BOLD AS GOLD
It's back! And it's Bolder and Golder than ever

Announcing the 2026 BOLD AS GOLD Competition

Come to the Golds in your most glittering shiny gold (possibly football themed too) outfit and you could WIN the Ultimate Luxury Weekend at WHAREKAUHAU COUNTRY ESTATE.

A two-night stay at Wharekauhau Country Estate a luxury cottage suite, including pre-dinner drinks, canapes, and dinner and breakfast. This is the ultimate, extravagant Stay-Cation - valued at just a tad under $6,000 - and worth every penny.

The future King and Queen of England William & Kate stayed there in 2014. There are rumours of many A-Listers staying there over the years (coughTomCruise).

So Glitter-Up people - and you could too!
PS: As above Bonus Points for football embellishments.

WITNESS THE LUXURY HERE.
www.wharekauhaucountryestate.co..nz

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD FinalistPRESTON CORP LIMITEDFamily Cuts, Deep​Four generations down, fifth one run...
18/06/2026

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD Finalist
PRESTON CORP LIMITED
Family Cuts, Deep

​Four generations down, fifth one running - Preston Corp Limited has been a family-owned Wellington institution since 1904.

From the original Preston's Master Butchers, the group now includes Preston Foods, Ken Wilson Meats and KAM Transport, with 160 staff and a vertically integrated meat, produce and logistics operation.

The "Wall of Legends" tells the story: 39% of staff have been around 5+ years, 17% for over a decade, some up to 26 years.

Add whānau days, long-service trips and support of local charities, and you've got a Wellington legacy that runs on heart.

“Our people are an extension of our family. We don’t just employ staff - we support families, nurture careers, and celebrate our people,” said CE Hamish Preston (pictured).

www.prestoncorp.co.nz
https://nz.linkedin.com/company/preston-corporation-ltd

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD FinalistPRIVSEC CONSULTINGSecure: Inside & Out​PrivSec is a boutique security and p...
18/06/2026

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD Finalist
PRIVSEC CONSULTING
Secure: Inside & Out

​PrivSec is a boutique security and privacy consultancy, providing pragmatic and simple advice and assurance to New Zealand and global organisations of all sizes.

​Founded in 2021, our focus on quality work has seen our business steadily grow, and we now have a team of 17 staff tailoring right-sized solutions for a wide range of clients.

​We keep our approach to security and privacy practical, clear, and concise, to make sure we can reach the most people.

​"We aim every day to do the best for our staff and our clients” says Founder Peter Jakowetz (pictured).

www.privsec.nz
https://nz.linkedin.com/company/privsecnz

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD FinalistMANA COMMUNICATIONSCalm, Kind, Crushing It !​Mana Communications is a three...
18/06/2026

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD Finalist
MANA COMMUNICATIONS
Calm, Kind, Crushing It !​

Mana Communications is a three-in-one agency based in Wellington, blending brand strategy, digital marketing and public relations under one roof.

Its team of eight is tight-knit by design and big on impact. A people-first approach built on trust, flexibility and development creates a workplace where wellbeing and growth go hand in hand.

“The best investment a business can make is in its people. Growth, culture and results all stem from that,” says Managing Director Caleb Hulme-Moir (pictured).

Staff enjoy a fully paid 9-day fortnight, regular team activities, dog-friendly offices and flexibility around where and how they work.

Progression plans, mentoring and upskilling are all actively supported — alongside a commitment to pro bono work, with 10% of hours dedicated to doing good.

www.manacommunications.com
www.linkedin.com/company/mana-communications

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD FinalistKITOMBA SALON & SPA SOFTWAREGreat Fringe BenefitsKitomba Salon & Spa Softwa...
18/06/2026

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD Finalist
KITOMBA SALON & SPA SOFTWARE
Great Fringe Benefits

Kitomba Salon & Spa Software has spent over 20 years building software specifically for the hair and beauty industry, purpose-built for the way salons and spas actually work.

From managing bookings and client relationships to tracking business performance, Kitomba gives owners and their teams across New Zealand and Australia the clarity to focus on what they do best.

​"We invest heavily in our people and platform, flexible working, meaningful development, and continuous product improvements, because when our team thrives, so do our customers," says General Manager Alyssa Dowsett (pictured).

​Recent years have brought significant investment in the platform, the product, and the people behind it, resulting in a stronger roadmap, real revenue growth, and a team that's high-performing and growing.

www.kitomba.com
https://nz.linkedin.com/company/kitomba

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD FinalistASSURITY CONSULTINGControl. Alt. Happy!​For 21 years, Assurity Consulting h...
18/06/2026

2026 Marsh EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR GOLD Finalist
ASSURITY CONSULTING
Control. Alt. Happy!

​For 21 years, Assurity Consulting has been the calm, capable voice in the room when New Zealand's biggest organisations face their messiest digital transformations.

From a 2005 Wellington start, this Quality Engineering and Assurance consultancy now operates across five offices in three countries, 166 staff strong, having delivered 2,000+ projects for 250+ clients and trained over 10,000 professionals through its Knowledge Transfer service.

​February 2026's acquisition by Aspire Systems plugged them into a global network of 4,500 specialists and advanced AI testing capability.

​"The proof of our culture? 93% of staff achieved foundational AI certification last quarter, the in-house Charitable Trust has quietly donated $145,000 to staff in hardship, and 13% of the team were promoted last year” says Co Founder and MD Garth Hamilton (pictured right with Co Founder Darren McTigue).

Quality, lived from the inside out.

https://assurity.nz
https://www.linkedin.com/company/assuritynz
https://www.instagram.com/assuritynz
https://x.com/AssurityNZ

2026 Blue Star New Zealand GREEN GOLD FinalistUNIPLASPlastic fantastic​Uniplas NZ is leading sustainable manufacturing w...
18/06/2026

2026 Blue Star New Zealand GREEN GOLD Finalist
UNIPLAS
Plastic fantastic

​Uniplas NZ is leading sustainable manufacturing with one of New Zealand’s largest rooftop solar arrays—1,622 panels covering 5,300m², generating 70–90% of its energy and saving over 80 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Their holistic approach includes renewable energy, hybrid and electric vehicles, and circular product design, such as fully circular bread crates.

“Our new solar system is a hedge against rising costs and reflects our strong commitment to sustainability,” says Product Development Manager Joseph Whitmore (pictured).

Uniplas has cut waste by 50%, reduced its carbon footprint by 54%, and is an active member of Project Clean Sweep.

Their innovations set a benchmark for sustainable change in the plastics industry, proving that environmental responsibility drives resilience and growth.

www.uniplas.co.nz
www.linkedin.com/company/uniplas-nz-limited

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