Retail NZ Awards 2026

Get ready for a night of glitz and glamour as we celebrate the very best in retail

The Retail NZ Awards represents the pinnacle event in the New Zealand retail calendar—a glittering night dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements and ground-breaking innovations within our sector. Whether you are a local boutique hero or a national powerhouse, there is a stage for everyone to shine. Success isn’t just about the bottom line, it’s about the people, the creativity and the resilience that drive our sector forward and there is no better way to recognise your teams hard work and dedication than to be nominated in this year’s awards.

The winners, including the highly anticipated Spark People’s Choice Award, will be announced at our Awards Dinner on Thursday 3 September, at what promises to be the retail event of the year. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street, Auckland Central.

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Terms and Conditions

Eligibility:
The awards are open to all retail businesses operating within New Zealand. Entrants must be at least 18 years old.

Eligibility:
The awards are open to all retail businesses operating within New Zealand. Entrants must be at least 18 years old.

Entry Period:
Awards entry closes on 31 May 2026. Entries received after the closing date will not be considered.

How to Enter:
Complete the category entry form of your choice. Submit the form along with any required supporting documents by the closing date.

Judging Criteria:
Entries will be judged based on [Criteria, e.g., innovation, customer service, sales performance]. The decision of the judges is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Finalists:
Finalists will be notified by email on or after 29 June 2026. Finalists will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend the awards dinner to be held at the Hilton in Auckland on the evening of 3 September 2026.

Publicity:
By entering, participants agree to participate in any publicity related to the awards. Winners agree to the use of their name, image and store in any promotional material.

Data Protection:
All entry information and personal data will be kept strictly confidential. Entries will have contact details removed before sharing with the judges to remove any potential bias. Entry information will be deleted at the conclusion of the awards. Data will not be shared with third parties without the entrant’s prior consent.

General:
Retail NZ reserves the right to cancel or amend the awards and these terms and conditions without notice. Any changes to the awards will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by Retail NZ. Retail NZ is not responsible for inaccurate details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with these awards.

Disclaimer:
By submitting this entry, you hereby declare that all information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. You understand that any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the awards. You also acknowledge that Retail NZ reserves the right to verify the information provided and to disqualify any entrant found to have submitted false or misleading information.