Following a record-breaking year for Kāpiti entrants in 2025, local businesses are once again encouraged to step forward and showcase their success.
Entries are now open for The Post 2026 Gold Awards, marking the 28th year of celebrating the achievements of businesses and organisations across the Wellington region.
Since 1999, the Gold Awards have recognised outstanding businesses of all sizes, from emerging start-ups to established industry leaders. The Awards celebrate the creators, innovators and changemakers who contribute to the distinct energy and entrepreneurial spirit of our region.
Entering The Post 2026 Gold Awards is free and straightforward. Businesses can complete the online entry form across 11 categories, with no more than 12 questions required to share their story.
The 2025 awards demonstrated the strength of our wider regional ecosystem, including Arcanum AI, Summer of Tech led by Kāpiti-based CEO Ruth McDavitt, and Orba, which recently achieved B Corp certification.
We also acknowledge Kāpiti’s Mills Albert, a past Gold Awards winner, for their sponsorship of the Māori Business Showcase, awarded to local firm Pou Architecture in 2025.
Entering The Post 2026 Gold Awards is free and straightforward. Businesses can complete the online entry form across 11 categories, with no more than 12 questions required to share their story.
The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Embassy Theatre in Courtenay Place on 2 July 2026.
Entries close 31 March 2025. Email [email protected] if you need any help with your entry.
2025 Kāpiti finalists were:
- Goldies Wholefoods, finalist in Emerging Gold for products with 10 or fewer full-time employees
- Roses Chilli Crisp, finalist in Emerging Gold for products with 10 or fewer full-time employees
- Steel-IT, finalist in Emerging Gold for products with 10 or fewer full-time employees
- Kāpiti Island Nature Tours, finalist in Vibrant Gold for events and hospitality
- Lazulife, finalist in Global Gold for international income
- Peter Jackson Plumbing, finalist in Supporting Gold for services and infrastructure
- Te Āhuru Mōwai (Ngāti Toa o Rangatira), finalist in Supporting Gold for services and infrastructure
- Ngā Manu Sanctuary, finalist in Green Gold for sustainability programmes and products
- Work Ready Kāpiti, finalist in Impact Gold for empowering others
Pou Architecture, The Mills Albert Māori Business Showcase 2025 Winners