KATIKATI AND WAIHĪ BEACH EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026
Brought to you by Barfoot and Thompson
Thursday, 3rd September 2026 | 5.30pm | Fairview Golf & Country Club, Katikati
The Katikati and Waihī Beach Business Awards 2026 celebrate the innovation, resilience, and community spirit that define our local business landscape. Showcasing excellence across a diverse range of industries, these awards recognise the people and enterprises who go above and beyond to contribute to the vibrancy and success of our region. From long-standing family businesses to emerging entrepreneurs, the awards highlight outstanding achievements, inspire growth, and strengthen connections within our thriving coastal communities.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
ABOUT THE EVENING
A NIGHT WORTH BEING AT
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to dress up, this is it. Guests will be welcomed with cocktails on arrival, courtesy of Wilderkin Spirits, with grazing tables flowing through the evening and a photobooth to capture the night. Three local guest speakers will share their stories across community, business, and sport. These are ordinary-extraordinary people from our own backyard. And joining us for a live, one-hour Q&A is Nadia Lim, MasterChef New Zealand winner, qualified dietitian and author, co-founder of My Food Bag, and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. It’s the kind of name you don’t often see in our corner of the country, and it’s set to be a highlight of the evening.
TICKETS
Tickets go on sale from Saturday, 1st August 2026 at waihibeach.co.nz and www.katikati.org.nz. Spaces are limited, so mark the date on your calendar.
CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE OUR PLACE
Across Waihī Beach and Katikati, there are people doing remarkable things every day. Businesses run with heart. Volunteers who quietly make the place better. Tradies who turn up when you need them. Organisations, sports people, and cultural champions who go well beyond what’s expected.
The Katikati & Waihī Beach Excellence Awards exist to make sure they’re recognised for it, and this year we’d love your help to shine a light on them.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
AT A GLANCE
EVENT CONTACTS
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The Katikati & Waihī Beach Excellence Awards are delivered in partnership by Waihī Beach Events & Promotions and Katch Katikati, brought to you by Barfoot & Thompson, and proudly supported by Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
