The winners of the 2024 Hospitality New Zealand Business Awards for Excellence, have been announced at a black-tie dinner event at Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch.
Craggy Range Restaurant, at the Craggy Range Vineyard in Havelock North, took out the Supreme title, while Richmond Club in Christchurch nabbed the coveted People’s Choice Award for the second year in a row.
The 26 year old awards were hosted by Hospitality NZ in partnership with Lion New Zealand and industry partners, and were presented by media personality, Jesse Mulligan.
The full list of award winners are:
- Best Accommodation Provider, : LyLo – Auckland
- Best Bar, : Market St – Napier
- Best Cafe,: Majestic at Mayfair – Christchurch
- Best Destination Venue, : Wharekauhau Country Estate – Palliser Bay, Wairarapa
- Best Entertainment Venue, : The Tahi Bar + Kitchen – Auckland
- Best Gaming Venue : Smith & McKenzie Steak House – Hamilton
- Best Hotel, l: The Hotel Britomart – Auckland
- Best Local, : Thistle Inn – Wellington
- Best Motel, : Radfords on the Lake – Te Anau
- Best Restaurant,: Craggy Range Restaurant– Havelock North
- Sustainability Champion Award, sponsored by Dulux: Hotel Give | The Kind Foundation – Christchurch
- Hall of Fame Inductee, sponsored by Lion: Seaton Read
- People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Westpac: Richmond Club – Christchurch
- Supreme Winner, sponsored by Gallagher Insurance – Craggy Range Restaurant – Havelock North
Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage says the awards couldn’t have come at a better time.
“We are clearly operating in an incredibly challenging environment at the moment, so it’s been fantastic to have the industry come together to cheer on one another.
“The calibre of hospitality and accommodation businesses in New Zealand is absolutely worth celebrating, and while we can’t acknowledge everyone, it is always great to give some well-deserved recognition to those performing at the top of their game.”
Steve Old, chief executive of the Tasmanian Hospitality Association, and on behalf of the panel of judges says:
“It was no mean feat for the judging panel to select the best of the finalists. The quality of establishments across New Zealand is impressive and I want to thank all those who entered for taking the time to put their names forward – the future of hospitality is in good hands.”
Sponsor, Lion Brewery’s NZ managing director, Craig Baldie, extended his congratulations to all the winners, saying hospitality is an exciting, ever-evolving industry that continues to raise the bar, even in a tough economy.
