Featuring... Cue Social Media

Plot
Cue Social Media [Cue] is supporting the Halamoana's by providing social media services in the form of blog writing, Facebook posts, and tweets.

Production Co
Cue is a social media marketing consultancy offering business owners customised social networking services, specifically designed to meet the current requirements of your business.

Cue will work with clients to educate, facilitate and incorporate social media into their business marketing mix to ensure their messages reach and engage with potential and existing customers.

Trivia
Cue's Business Philosophy is:
Be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins. – Jim Stovall

Guests Appearance
Sonya Cole, the owner of Cue, has also provided administration services to the Halamoana committee for the past four years.

Credits
This is the second year Cue Social Media has been an associate sponsor of the Halamoana Awards.

Starring... Kelsen's Glass & Glazing

Plot
Kelsen's are somewhat the unsung hero's of the Halamoana's having provided us with the glass trophies for all of the awards for the entire seven years. Their dedication has even stretched as far as driving to Auckland to personally collect the awards one year after the original set were broken in transit!

Production Co
Kelsen's offer a wide range of glazier services including:
• Automotive Flat Glass
• Cat doors
• Decorative glass
• Designer Glass
• Glass blocks
• Mirrors
• Safety Glass
• Security Mirror
as well as 24 hour emergency glass repairs.

Trivia
Your Future In Glass

Credits
Kelsen's Glass & Glazing sponsor the Outstanding South Taranaki Personality category which is awarded to the person who reflects everything positive about the industry  and epitomises what "hospitality" is all about. The winner of the category is any individual with style, warmth and a friendly demeanour and who makes the hospitality industry what it is in South Taranaki.

 

 

Blogging and social media services courtesy of Cue Social Media

Starring... South Taranaki District Council

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South Taranaki District Council joined our sponsorship family last year when we launched our two South Taranaki focussed awards to ensure the awards build throughout the region.

Production Co
South Taranaki has an abundance of high quality facilities which districts of our size would usually struggle to have. From a state of the art multipurpose sports, events and recreation complex, to modern cinema, libraries, and aquatic centres - South Taranaki has it all.

Trivia
The South Taranaki District Council tagline is "Alive with Opportunity"

Credits
South Taranaki District Council sponsor the Outstanding South Taranaki Establishment category which is awarded to the establishment offers outstanding hospitality within the South Taranaki region, whether it be your best takeaway, bar or café/restaurant, this establishment stands out from the crowd. Ambience, service and product are all reflected in this South Taranaki establishment where it pays to be seen.

 

 

Blogging and social media services courtesy of Cue Social Media

Starring... L&P

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L&P are a new sponsor in 2012 and we are thrilled to have teamed up with Coca-Cola to bring you a new mixer to complement our other sponsored products. L&P is such a favourite drink of New Zealanders, a great part of our culture.

Production Co
Some say L&P is a drink from New Zealand that tastes of good lemonish stuff. Others say it’s a drink from New Zealand that tastes of lemonish good stuff. Debate rages on.

Trivia
"World Famous in New Zealand since AGES ago"

Credits
L&P sponsor the Outstanding Ethnic category which is awarded to an establishment specialising in authentic cuisine. It offers an exemplary international dining experience in food, beverage and service.

 

 

Blogging and social media services courtesy of Cue Social Media

Starring... Beam Global

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Beam Global have offered their support to our awards for many years now, and through that time have provided us with an array spirits to complement the evening. Their support of the hospitality industry is invaluable in New Zealand.

Production Co
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is a global spirits leader with strong brands, innovation and distribution. They are the fourth largest premium spirits company in the world, and the #2 spirits supplier to the New Zealand market.

Trivia
Their flagship brand, Jim Beam, dates back to 1795.

Credits
Beam Global sponsor the Outstanding Bar category which is awarded to a trendy, fashionable nightspot which offers a great atmosphere with a broad selection of food, drinks and outstanding friendly service. The venue, can, but doesn't have to offer live sport entertainment, however, the whole package must be inviting, safe and warm. The place to be seen.

 

 

Blogging and social media services courtesy of Cue Social Media

Starring... Mike's Mild Ale

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A new kid on the Halamoana block, Mike's Mild Ale is a very welcome addition to our family of sponsors. Mike's will be providing attendees with their locally produced organic beer upon arrival. We know our guests will appreciate their quality range of products.

Production Co
At Mike’s, brewing great beer isn’t just a job - It’s a passion. Mike’s was founded on a strong entrepreneurial spirit, which is still burning 22 years on. They are family owned and employ passionate Urenui locals, both full-time and part-time, as well as a range of local contractors.

Trivia
Mike’s beer garden is where their customers go to relax and feel at home, taking a break from the pressures of life  - Good food and great beer.

Credits
Mike's Mild Ale sponsor the Outstanding Waiter/Waitress category which is awarded to an employee who carries out service to you at your table and who has full knowledge of the menu and wine list items. They use initiative, are perceptive, tactful and have a great personality with good sales ability and sound technical skills. Always well groomed and a team player.

 

 

Blogging and social media services courtesy of Cue Social Media

Starring... Southern Hospitality

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Southern Hospitality are another of our long-term supporters and with the creation of their retail outlet in New Plymouth, has meant an even closer connection, offering not only the hospitality industry but also the general public a chance to find some great items for their own homes.

Production Co
With 14 showrooms nationwide, Southern Hospitality have local service in all parts of NZ.  Each one of our showrooms are well stocked and attractive places to shop and they all have a warehouse attached to provide the back up stock of consumables such as glasses and crockery.

Trivia
The company is 100% NZ owned and operated and over 95% of the shares belong to people who work in the company – the people you deal with are probably shareholders.

Credits
Southern Hospitality sponsor the Outstanding Caterer category which is awarded to an individual or company which provides quality food and beverage menus served by professional staff with consummate decorum. They will heed all the requirements of the event and anticipate every contingency.

 

 

Blogging and social media services courtesy of Cue Social Media