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.

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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.

 

 

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Starring... More FM

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The team from More FM provide us with on-air promotion, highlighting applications for the scholarship, as well as encouraging voting, and attendance on the night. They are great supporters of hospitality in the region.

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More FM brings you the latest in entertainment, news, competitions, events, community notices, and much more! In Taranaki, check out The Morning Fix With Ken & Anna. You can't leave for work without your Morning Fix! Ken & Anna bring you plenty of laughs to get you on your way the fun way.

Credits
More FM sponsor the Outstanding Take-Out Establishment category which is awarded to an establishment that has the X Factor. The take away that brings the fans back, time and time again due to the fabulous customer service and excellent food. Their attention to hygiene and efficiency are paramount to having the professional edge.

 

 

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Starring... Taranaki Daily News

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Taranaki Daily News is another of our long term sponsors who offer their support not only through sponsorship of our advertising, but they also provide the winner of their category with an advertising package.

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The Taranaki Daily News is one of New Zealand's oldest provincial newspapers, having been established in 1857. They provide their readers with coverage of local, national and international news as well as employment, motoring, farming, real estate and entertainment sections.

Trivia
In addition to publishing the Taranaki Daily News, Taranaki Newspapers also publishes two weekly community newspapers, the North Taranaki Midweek and the South Taranaki Star.

Credits
Taranaki Daily News sponsor the Outstanding Restaurant  category which is awarded to an establishment that offers a first-rate menu, and service, and has a welcoming ambience and style. It has ease of access and professional well tuned waiting staff. The menu offers fresh, tasty dishes with food-friendly wines.

 

 

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Starring... Toops

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Toops support the Halamoana's through providing us with items from their extensive range of products, ensuring our caterers can offer a great range of dishes in the buffet.

Production Co
Toops Wholesale pride themselves on being a one stop shop for everything you need for your food service and convenience needs through their self-service and also offer a delivery service.

Trivia
You can also use your FlyBuys card on your purchases. Their tag line is Everything you need. Everyday. Everyway.

Credits
Toops sponsor the Outstanding Cafe category which is awarded to the café which offers vibrancy, with personable staff. In tune with current café trends and expectations. The coffee is superb with great food and slick service.

 

 

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Starring...Pernod Ricard

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We're thrilled to have Pernod Ricard as a long term supporter of our event. They not only sponsor the Outstanding Sales Representative category but also provide the wine for sponsors cocktail party, and a bottle of bubbles for each of the winners.

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Pernod Ricard is one of New Zealand’s premier wine and spirits companies. They represent a rich portfolio of brands that make them an intensely proud and reflect their number one position.

Trivia
Pernod Ricard New Zealand is the first wine company in New Zealand to achieve five top international industry standards relating to quality, environment, health and safety, for all vineyards, wineries and packaging facility.

Credits
Pernod Ricard sponsor the Outstanding Sales Representative category which is awarded to and individual who is committed to the hospitality industry and who knows who's who. Shows expertise and familiarity with products and always goes the extra mile.

 

 

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Starring...The Mayfair

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This newly renovated establishment has had many incarnations and was for many years a movie theatre, we're sure many attendees of this year's awards will hold many special memories of their afternoons spent watching the latest releases.

Trivia
When it was first opened the establishment was called 'Everybody's'.

Credits
The Mayfair sponsor the Outstanding Supplier category which is awarded to a business that offers consistent and prompt product delivery and is committed to top quality and innovative products.

 

 

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Starring... Bidvest

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Bidvest have been a sponsor of our event from the first year. Each year their products form part of the buffet meal and this year is no exception. We appreciate their ongoing support of our event.

Production Co
Their product range has been developed to meet the needs of their customers. Their range includes frozen, chilled and ambient products, fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and poultry, as well as non-food products such as cleaning, packaging and paperware.

Trivia
Bidvest have their own house brand called 'Bidbrand'

Credits
Bidvest sponsor the Trainee Chef category which is awarded to any hospitality person under training, whether in an educational institute (tertiary) or in the industry, or who has completed their training with less than 4,000 hours work experience.

 

 

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