The Westpac New Zealand Franchise awards roughly coincided with the one-year anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake which rattled retailers in Kaikoura in 2016. At the Auckland ceremony, which honours achievement in franchised businesses, board chair Brad Jacobs acknowledged the tough journey of Kaikoura retailers in returning to profitability.rnrn
The Westpac New Zealand Franchise awards roughly coincided with the one-year anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake which rattled retailers in Kaikoura in 2016. At the Auckland ceremony, which honours achievement in franchised businesses, board chair Brad Jacobs acknowledged the tough journey of Kaikoura retailers in returning to profitability.
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On the first anniversary of the Kaikoura earthquake, Jacobs says, it’s important to take the opportunity to celebrate business highlights and prove that people in the provinces are “a lot tougher than people who live in Auckland”.
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“Tonight on this night of nights, it’s time to put competition aside, and recognise and celebrate each other.”
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Jacobs says franchise businesses are a significant part of the New Zealand economy, with more than 35,000 franchise businesses representing more than 600 brands part of the Kiwi business landscape. Franchises make up more than 11 percent of New Zealand’s GDP.
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The supreme winner at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise awards 2017 was Just Cabins and Just Cabins Waipa, Otorohanga and King Country.
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Westpac Franchise System of the Year
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JUST CABINS
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Westpac Franchisee of the Year
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JUDI & EARL MCWHIRTER – JUST CABINS WAIPA, OTOROHANGA & KING COUNTRY
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Supreme Awards are sponsored by: Westpac New Zealand Ltd
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Franchisee and franchisee system awards
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rnBusiness Services Best Franchisee of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Crowe Horwath
rnWinner: Crest Clean Dunedin
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Retail Franchisee of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Streamline Solutions
rnWinner: Mister Minit – St Lukes
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Retail Franchise System of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Streamline Solutions
rnWinner: Super Liquor
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Food & Beverage Franchisee of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Franchise Accountants
rnWinner: Jesters – Mt Wellington
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Food & Beverage Franchise System of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Franchise Accountants
rnWinner: The Coffee Club NZ
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Home Services Franchisee of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Franchise Infinity
rnWinner: Dream Doors Christchurch
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Home Services Best Franchise System Award
rnSponsored by: Franchise Infinity
rnWinner: SelectFranchising
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Lifestyle Services Franchisee of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Microsoft
rnWinner: Just Cabins – Waipa, Otorohanga & King Country
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Lifestyle Services Franchise System Award
rnSponsored by: Microsoft
rnWinner: Just Cabins
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Community and individual awards
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Community Involvement – Franchisee of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
rnWinner: Jesters – Mt Wellington
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Community Involvement – Franchise System of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
rnWinner: Fastway Couriers (New Zealand)
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Field Manager of the Year 500K and Under
rnSponsored by: Franchise New Zealand Media
rnWinner: Caylee Brown – Safe Kids in Daily Supervisions
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Field Manager of the Year Over 500k
rnSponsored by: Franchise New Zealand Media
rnWinner: Stephen Brown – Columbus Coffee
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Special awards
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Best Emerging System Award
rnSponsored by: MYOB
rnWinner: Zones Landscaping Specialists
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Regional Master Franchisee Award of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Crowe Horwath
rnWinner: SelectValet Auckland
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Media Campaign of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: ABC Business Sales
rnWinner: Foodco New Zealand
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Service Provider of the Year Award
rnSponsored by: Oporto
rnWinner: Franchise Accountants
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International Franchising of the Year
rnSponsored by: Fastway Couriers New Zealand
rnWinner: SelectFranchising
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Digital Innovation of the Year
rnSponsored by: Green Acres Franchise Group
rnWinner: Dream Doors
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FANZ Life Membership Recipient:
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Estelle Logan, Galvin Bartlett and Laurel McCulloch
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