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Finalists Announced for the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2024

Apr 30, 2024 | News

Wellington, New Zealand  

ExportNZ is proud to announce the finalists for this year’s ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards.  

“This is the only dedicated Export Awards in the Central North Island stretching from Whanganui to the Wellington Region” says Aaron McLeigh, ExportNZ Senior Relationship Manager for Wellington. “Our exporters are the heroes of our nation’s economy, and the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards are all about hearing the stories of these remarkable finalists. Their dedication and resilience have not only strengthened Aotearoa New Zealand’s reputation beyond its borders but have also fuelled our growth and prosperity.” 

The Export Awards are judged by a panel of experienced exporting specialists drawn from ExportNZ, NZTE and ASB with combined exporting experience of over 80 years!  

McLeigh noted “The judges have been full of praise for the finalists they have interviewed, noting their tenacity and resilience in facing challenges head-on—supply chain disruptions, market fluctuations, and global uncertainties—yet they’ve adapted, innovated, and persevered. Each finalist represents a story of determination and success, and we can’t wait to celebrate them all and crown the Exporter of the Year at the awards dinner at the Parliament in June.” 

11 Finalists Across Four Categories 

The finalists represent a diverse range of exporters across four categories: 

  1. Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence Best Emerging Business:
    • Zerode Bikes
    • Arcanum AI
    • Waitoa Beer
    • Lane Street Studios
    • nil products
  2. CentrePort Wellington Best Established Business:
    • Macaulay Metals
    • AROTEC Diagnostics
    • Snorkel NZ Limited
  3. ContainerCo Excellence in Sustainability:
    • nil products
    • Evolve Outdoors Group
    • Epi-interactive
  4. Wellington Airport Excellence in Innovation:
    • Evolve Outdoors Group
    • Arcanum AI
    • Reveal – Undermaps
    • Zerode Bikes
    • Epi-interactive

Gala Dinner and Winners Announcement 

The winners in each category will be revealed during the upcoming Gala Dinner on June 6, held at the Banquet Hall, Parliament. Tickets for the event are available for purchase here: ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2024 | ExportNZ  

For media inquiries, please contact: Wellington Chamber of Commerce 

About ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards: The ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards recognize and honour the remarkable work of Wellington exporters, showcasing their contributions to New Zealand’s global reputation. Now in its 8th year, the awards provide a vital role in celebrating success and fostering growth in the export sector.  

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