Organisers say there has been an outstanding wave of entries from the Horowhenua and Kāpiti for the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards.
“After a rigorous first round of judging, the results are now in. The Electra Business & Innovation Awards team would like to congratulate all the businesses that entered and extend their best wishes to the finalists as they move forward to the second round of judging.”
One of the Electra Business & Innovation Awards Managers, Natalie Rutene, commented – “This is one of my favourite times of year. Working with our judges to identify finalists and recognise businesses doing incredible things across the Horowhenua and Kāpiti districts is genuinely rewarding work. It is great to see so many awesome businesses and not-for-profits putting themselves forward for recognition, and even better to see just how tight the competition has been this year.”
Main Awards Finalists
Construction and Trades: Sponsored by Mills Albert Ltd
● AAM – Affordable Audio & Mechanics
● Premium Garage Doors
● The Block Busters Ltd
● Whittaker Electrical Ltd
Consumer Services: Sponsored by Zebunisso Alimova – Mike Pero Mortgages
● Birthworx
● Driving Miss Daisy Levin – Waikanae
● Nation Beauty
● Vanilla Hair Parlour Ltd
Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism: Sponsored by Kapinua
● Hey Coastie
● Kaewa Tours
● Salt & Pepper Cafe
● The Custard Pie
Manufacturing, Production and Processing: Sponsored by MTF Kāpiti
● Frank House Limited
● Norca Rugs & Textiles Ltd
● Ohau Gourmet Mushrooms
● Udderly Organic Ltd
Not for Profit, Community and Public Services: Sponsored by LT McGuinness
● Ōtaki Women’s Community Club (OWCC)
● Projects For Good – Golf For Good
● The Kilns at Te Horo
● The Mahara Gallery Trust (Toi MAHARA)
Professional and Business Services, or Technology: Sponsored by Graphic Press & Packaging
● BOSS. Back Office Support & Solutions
● CORUM Limited
● Organic Wealth
● Pou Architecture
● Procure 101
● Rustam Nomozov – Mortgage Lab
Retail: Sponsored by: New World Levin
● Four Square Shannon
● Four Square Waikanae Beach
● Q Variety Store
● We Love Local
About the Electra 2026 Business & Innovation Awards
Now in its 32nd year, the Electra Business & Innovation Awards celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation across the Horowhenua and Kāpiti business communities.
The awards recognise businesses of all sizes from all sectors that are making a real impact.
The winners will be announced at the Awards Night, which will be held on Thursday 1st October 2026 at the Horowhenua Events Centre, bringing together entrants, partners, supporters and the wider business communities for an evening of celebration,
connection, and recognition. Early Bird tickets are on sale.
For more information visit www.bkh.org.nz