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Excellence in Strategy & Planning

Sponsored by Anderson LloydMcElrea ConsultingDelivering inclusive, values-driven strategiesA strategy and facilitation firm, McElrea Consulting helps organisations, communities, and councils across...

Excellence in Customer Experience

Sponsored by KiwibankUnifoneConsistent, high-quality service for every customerOtago-based internet service provider Unifone delivers fibre as well as high-capacity wireless to hard-to-reach areas...

Excellence in Hospitality

Sponsored by Vault 21Wolf Coffee RoastersSupplying ethically sourced, premium coffee nationwideWolf Coffee Roasters is a Central Otago specialty coffee company who supply ethically sourced, premium...

Excellence in Exporting

Sponsored by BusinessNZStandby Consulting LtdGreat in a crisis Crisis management training is in demand across the world. Dunedin business continuity management specialist Standby...

Best Emerging Business

Sponsored by Rostron FinanceIncredible Software AI expertise hurtling across the world A business devoted to speedy technology developments has been just as quick to spread its influence....

Excellence in Workplace Injury Prevention

Sponsored by Select RecruitmentWhitestone Contracting Ltd Safety statistics source of pride Whitestone Contracting Ltd is demonstrating its commitment to safety, people and...

Excellence in Tourism

Sponsored by Enterprise DunedinTotally Tourism Ltd Showing tourists New Zealand’s best A multi-faceted tourism business is devoted to providing privileged access to some of New Zealand’s...

Excellence in Retail

Sponsored by Otago Daily TimesHobby Lords Ltd Beyond retail to lifelong pastimes Hobby Lords has built more than just stores — it has created welcoming, inclusive spaces where anyone can...

Excellence in Sustainability

Sponsored by Otago PolytechnicHayz At The Anchorage Zero-waste eatery earns multiple awards Once considered a remote outpost, Bluff is now a destination for foodies from around the world....

Excellence in Science and Technology

Sponsored by Strawberry SoundMastaPlex Ltd Otago ingenuity benefits the world MastaPlex is redefining on-farm diagnostics through science, automation, and smart design. It has...

ODT Hockey Chat: Alpiners take to the turf

On the last episode of ODT Hockey Chat we are down at the McMillan turf to catch with the first round of the Premier Hockey League.

SHANNON FARM OFFERS QUALITY, LUXURY AND SPACE

The Central Otago Lakes District has a new lifestyle location in Shannon Farm. The new development, on the slopes above Cromwell, offers a range of high-quality living options in a series of...

ODT Odds On: Tipsters on fire

We had a much better week on ODT Odds On brought to you by the best sports bar in the world the Baaa.

Public consultation opens on design of NZ’s next census

Stats NZ is seeking feedback on its proposed data collection and content for the next census. New Zealand is moving to a census model that prioritises the use of information already collected...

2025 King’s High School – School Prizegiving – Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Dux Photo. Nic Schollum, 18 years oldPrestige AwardsNic Schollum: dux; Adam Salisbury: proxime accessit; Lukas Ghidella: all-round academic excellence prize; Seva Solomatenko: all-round academic...