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2026 Best Places to Work™ Awards
Awards ceremony on
October 22, 2026
Congratulations to all our winners, finalists and the companies that made the shortlist. We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Aotearoa's Best Places to Work. We recognise and honour organisations that prioritise employee and customer experience and create exceptional sustainable workplaces.
Shortlist to be announced.
Winners to be announced at the awards ceremony on
October 22, 2026
Workplace Award Categories
Overall Winner
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Large Workplace
200+ Employees
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Medium - Large Workplace
150-199 Employees
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Medium Workplace
100-149 Employees
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Small - Medium Workplace
50-99 Employees
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Small Workplace
21-49 Employees
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Micro Workplace
5-20 Employees
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Spotlight Award Categories
The Spotlight Awards recognise organisations that have demonstrated outstanding effort in initiatives that create an amazing workplace environment.
Community & Regional Impact
Creating a positive work environment that makes a significant impact in the community.
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Human-Centred Impact
Recognising workplaces where inclusion, care, and human potential drive success - because when people thrive, business thrives.
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Innovation & Tech
Top-tier innovation and technology that enhances people’s ability to do outstanding work.
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Sustainability
Sustainability in the workplace involves practices that ensure environmental oversight and social responsibility
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Wellness
Supporting employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.
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Winners
to be announced
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(A-Z)
to be announced
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