The finalists have been announced for the 2025 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.
These awards one of the longest-running programmes in the country, and have year-on-year highlighted the hard work and dedication of the foodservice and accommodation industries.
Now in its 27th year, the awards will again honour outstanding businesses and individuals.
Duncan Cotterill
Supreme Award
Announced on the evening of 11th June, 2025
One Music
Best Entertainment Venue
Glasshouse Morningside
Jack Hackett's
The Church Pub
Wynyard Pavilion
Noel Leeming
Best Cafe
Brigittes Merivale
Brunel Peaks Cafe & Bar
Hello Sunday
odd saint
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery
The Pantry
Tranxactor
Best Restaurant
Metita, SkyCity Auckland
Craggy Range Restaurant
Esther Restaurant
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Madame Social (Market Hospitality Group Ltd)
Pio Pio Restaurant by Milford Sound Lodge
Sherwood Queenstown
TALA
SKY
Best Local
Morningside Tavern
Nanam Takapuna
The Keg Room
The Richmond Club
Thistle Inn
Sleepyhead
Best Hotel
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Park Hyatt Auckland
QT Auckland
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
The Dairy Private by Naumi Hotels
The George
The Rees Hotel Queenstown
Next Payments
Best Gaming Venue
Smith & McKenzie Steak House
The Richmond Club
The Tote
Accommodation Industry Leader of the Year
Stewart Manson, Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Rajeev Sharma, Sarin Hotels
Alexander Sienbentritt - Rutherford Hotel
Hospitality Industry Leader of the Year
Emma Faith, Toastie Lords
Damien McDowell, Stonyridge Vineyard
Kristine Kilpatrick, Craggy Range
Daniel Fasnacht, Peekaboo Backyard Eatery
Steve Kelly, Market St
Supplier of the Year
Jill Polson, Lion
Both Brains, Both Brains
Future Leader of the Year
Taylor Hamilton, Toastie Lords
Victoria Alexander, Nauti Penguin
Jess Granada, Nanam Takapuna
Keerthy Sugamar, Marsden Viaduct Hotel
Tema Roberts, Schnappa Rock
Tyler Kingston-Nock, Munster Inn
Chef of the Year
Matt Tobin, Margo's
Henry Onesemo, Tala
Dean Thompson, Schnappa Rock Restaurant
Cameron Davies, The Fat Duck
James Laird, Esther Restaurant
Best Gaming Venue
Smith & McKenzie Steak House
The Richmond Club
The Tote
Best Entertainment Venue
Glasshouse Morningside
Jack Hackett's
The Church Pub
Wynyard Pavilion
Best Bar
Little Blackwood
Madam Social (Market Hospitality Group Ltd)
Moon Under Water
Rambler at Drifter
Sprig + Fern Tawa
The Freeport with Cleaver & Co
Tipsy Oyster
Best Motel
One88 on Commerce
Radfords on the Lake
Tussock Peak Lodge
Whangaparaoa Lodge
Best Accommodation Provider
(Non-Hotel/Motel)
Castaways Resort
Craggy Range
Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
LyLo Auckland
Ohakune Top 10 Holiday Park
RotoruaNZ
Best Destination Venue
Brunel Peaks Cafe & Bar
Craggy Range
Marsden Lake Resort
Schnappa Rock Restaurant
The Landing
Wharekauhau Country Estate
Sustainability Champion Award
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery
Radfords on the Lake
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
The Hotel Britomart
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