Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards

03/06/2026

Ever since we first started these awards in 2018 Ellerslie Jewellers & Engravers have beeen faithful sponsors and supporters. And 2026 is no different.

Since the 1950s Ellerslie Jewellers and Engravers has been a family owned business in the heart of Ellerslie village. In 2000 the Rennell family bought the business, and developed it into Ellerslie Jewellers and Engravers.

John & Penny Rennell have over 40 years of experience in the jewellery industry including 12 years in London, UK. With experience in manufacturing, wholesale and retail, John & Penny understand the industry intimately and would love to share their knowledge and expertise with you.

Their experienced and friendly team are here to help take care of all of your jewellery, trophy and engraving needs. Much more than a jewellery chain store – Ellerslie Jewellers & Engravers is a genuine destination for exceptional service, quality and value.

www.https://www.ellersliejewellers.co.nz

31/05/2026

Hoed Research NZ Ltd are one of the proud sponsors of the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2026.

Hoed Research Ltd is a New Zealand owned and operated company, who have been providing clients throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the rest of the world with actionable market research and customer insights for over 30 years.

They provide tailored solutions encompassing a full range of services, including Mystery Shopping, Customer Satisfaction and Employee Engagement Feedback, Qualitative and Quantitative Market Research, Compliance Audits (both covert and overt), Comparative Price Checks and monitoring of Hygiene Practices, which are particularly relevant in today’s environment.

Hoed Research conducted all the mystery shopping for these businesses awards, as they have done since the awards inception.

Hoed Research Ltd is a full-service partner who recognises that each business is unique. They provide a customised solution to each client which incorporates their own KPIs, KRAs or OKRs. They can also assist with the setting of key performance measures which they can then help to monitor and track over time to achieve constant improvement in your business.

Their services are supported by the technology they utilise, with results available via online dashboards, detailed reporting, and other bespoke facilities with the ultimate goal of providing data that is easy to access and can quickly and efficiently be utilised in strategic decision-making.

If you are keen to take your business to another level, they would love the chance to work with you. Please get in touch and they would be delighted to share our latest e-book with you and arrange a time to discuss your business’s individual needs in detail.
www.hoed.co.nz

20/05/2026

The voting for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards ends this Friday 22 May.

HAVE YOU VOTED FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BUSINESSES YET?

Remember to only vote once per category! ✨ https://forms.gle/fb9xi2S5Nz3ZZwbJA

18/05/2026

The Better SMB are one of the fantastic family of sponsors for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2026.

The Better SMB have developed an online tool that gives businesses a clear baseline of how they are performing, compares them against similar businesses, and shows the priorities and pathways to improve over time.

It is an assessment model we are using for many businesses in our judging of the awards this year.

If you want to see how well your business stacks up against your peers, contact David or Danielle at The Better SMB today!
www.thebettersmb.com

15/05/2026

The voting for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards ends next Friday 22 May.

HAVE YOU VOTED YET?

Remember to only vote once per category! ✨ https://forms.gle/fb9xi2S5Nz3ZZwbJA

09/05/2026

The Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards are proudly representing a diverse, unique, well known and successful array of local businesses - however we have one final category to present: Retail (Medium + Large)! 🍝
Finalists for this category are as follows!

- Four Square Ellerslie
- Four Square St Heliers
- Richoux Patisserie

These exciting businesses are full of fresh, vibrant fun and await your vote; but remember - Voting closes May 22!
Remember to only vote once per category! ✨

for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2026! Any person may vote but only once. You are permitted to vote once per category. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards for another year!

08/05/2026

✨ We are delighted to announce finalists in the 🛒 Retail (Small) 🛒 category for our 2026 Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards! ✨

- Blue Illusion
- Brownsons Jewellers
- Enamoured Books
- Hedgerow
- Maple and Marble Butchery
- Spiga & Spiga Pantry
- VERGE

Follow the link preview here to vote for YOUR favourite business! 👇
Remember to vote once per category!

for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2026! Any person may vote but only once. You are permitted to vote once per category. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards for another year!

07/05/2026

🏃‍♂️Exercise... it's what keeps our bodies in check, keeping us feeling healthy, refreshed and energised! We are lucky in the Ōrākei area to have so many great options for us - there are endless opportunities to not only keep your body feeling young; but your mind and soul too! 💪

Introducing our next exciting category of our lucky finalists, we have: Recreation & Leisure!

- Champs Fitness
- Ellerslie Leisure Centre
- Stageworks Dance & Performing Arts
- Studio Pilates St Heliers
- SwimTastic Swim School
- The Dust Palace

Join us in giving these amazing business your gratitude for their amazing services! 💫
Visit our one vote per category system via the link preview below!

for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2026! Any person may vote but only once. You are permitted to vote once per category. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards for another year!

05/05/2026

👫 We here at the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards LOVE seeing people in the community giving back to others or offering to provide a service to other people to learn and grow. From mentorship, coaching, time and guidance - we see you and we appreciate you! 🏘️

Introducing our next category - it's small but mighty: Not For Profit/Social Enterprise!

- Akarana Marine Sports Centre
- Grammar TEC Rugby Club Inc.
- Mens Shed Auckland East

Through our fast growing one vote per category system; show us how much Ōrākei and the wider Auckland community support, see and appreciate these amazing finalists! 🤚

for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2026! Any person may vote but only once. You are permitted to vote once per category. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards for another year!

03/05/2026

🔨 Where would we be without our builders, our house washers, our painters or movers? These important trades, and so many more, are vital to keeping your lives and your business in smooth check. We think it's time to recognise them! 🚛

The Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards would love to present to you the finalists of our next category: Manufacturing and Trade Services! 🪜

* Butterfly Cleaning
* Kempt Painting and Decorating
* Moravia Painters
* Parched Garnishes
* Pronto Movers
* Wash Rite East Auckland

These businesses and all of our other finalists are ready and waiting for your vote!
➡ Vote NOW! (One vote/category).

for the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards 2026! Any person may vote but only once. You are permitted to vote once per category. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards for another year!