The 2023 KUMA Business Awards Gala, held at the stunning Te Atamira in Tāhuna Queenstown on Saturday, 30th September, was an incredible celebration.

An evening to celebrate the success stories of southern Māori businesses and partners, recognising those who have excelled through collaboration, leadership, innovation, and growth.

2023 Award Recipients

  • Whānau Consultancy Services

    He Tohu Pito Mata

    Emerging Business Leadership Award

  • Skillsec

    He Tohu Whakawhanaungatanga

    Collaboration Award

  • Encore Events

    He Tohu Manaakitanga

    Customer Excellence Award

  • Kana Queenstown

    He Tohu Rangatira Whakahaere

    Leadership Award

  • Kauati

    He Tohu Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho

    Te Tiriti Partnership Award

  • Workforce Central Dunedin

    He Tohu Tangata Tiriti

    Te Tiriti Partnership Award

  • Hapori Akoranga

    He Tohu Kōwhiri o te Whānui

    People’s Choice Award

  • Kewe Consultants

    Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Puna Pakihi

    Recognition of Achievement Award

  • Janine Kapa

    He Tohu Maumahara ki a Suzanne Spencer

    Supreme Award

2023 Highly Commended

  • Tuatahi Creatives

    He Tohu Pito Mata

    Emerging Business Leadership Award

  • Awarua Synergy

    He Tohu Whakawhanaungatanga

    Collaboration Award

  • Kia Kaha Chemist

    He Tohu Manaakitanga

    Customer Excellence Award

  • Kiwi Skips

    He Tohu Manaakitanga

    Customer Excellence Award

  • Taste Nature

    He Tohu Rangatira Whakahaere

    Leadership Award