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Winners 2011

The Golden Koru People's Choice Awards recognise New Zealand companies that have excelled in their field of expertise over the last 12 months. Now in its Sixth year, the People's Choice Awards have become the most prestigious accolade to receive in the event planning industry.

The Golden Koru People's Choice Awards are voted by the New Zealand public and relate directly to the quality of products and services that companies are offering across New Zealand. Being presented with a People's Choice Awards shows to prospective customers that by using your company they can expect to receive the highest level of service and commitment.

Best Nationwide Adventure Activity
Winner 2011	The Sea Kayak Company
Finalist	Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Finalist	Fly Fish Mataura

Best Nationwide Alcohol Suppliers
Winner 2011	Topshelf Liquor

Best Nationwide Audio Visual Hire
Winner 2011	Edwards Sound System Ltd
Finalist	The Rock Factory Ltd
Finalist	TC Systems Ltd
Finalist	Lighting by Design

Best Nationwide Bands
Winner 2011	Tall Poppies Band
Finalist	Andre Mendes Da Costa - Pianist
Finalist	Halo Band
Finalist	Donna Heke (Soloist)
Finalist	The Noodles

Best Nationwide Caterers
Winner 2011	More Than Bread Ltd
Finalist	Continental Event Catering
Finalist	iCater.co.nz
Finalist	Moveable Feasts

Best Nationwide Charter Boats
Winner 2011	Charter Now Ltd - MV Takapu 2
Finalist	Fullers
Finalist	Huka Falls River Cruise

Best Nationwide Christmas Parties
Winner 2011	Christmas at the Races - New Zealand Racing Board
Finalist	NZ Events - Elevate Ltd

Best Nationwide Conference Venues
Winner 2011	Miramar Links - Conference & Function Centre
Finalist	Castaways
Finalist	Cliftons
Finalist	Mac's Brewbar Wellington (Mac's Function Centre)
Finalist	Highden Manor Estate

Best Nationwide Corporate Gifts
Winner 2011	Edible Blooms
Finalist	NZ Trees Please
Finalist	Tree Gifts NZ
Finalist	Batenburgs Gifts
Finalist	Rapt about Gifts Limited

Best Nationwide Corporate Shows & Entertainment
Winner 2011	Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret - CJP Restaurants Ltd
Finalist	Freelunch Street Theatre Agency
Finalist	Pulse Entertainment Ltd - Alzarae
Finalist	Contartists - The Home of Theatresports

Best Nationwide Costume Hire
Winner 2011	Costume Cave
Finalist	Dress to Impress
Finalist	Petticoat Lane Costume Hire Gallery

Best Nationwide DJs
Winner 2011	NZDJ Limited

Best Nationwide Equipment Hire
Winner 2011	Office Furniture Hire (1990) Ltd - (Event Furniture Hire)
Finalist	Ridgway Linen Hire
Finalist	Insphire Hroup Ltd

Best Nationwide Event Managers
Winner 2011	Hannah & Associates Exhibitions Ltd
Finalist	The Wedding Guy
Finalist	Eventz on Show
Finalist	Watevents
Finalist	Skite Productions Ltd

Best Nationwide Event Staff
Winner 2011	Function Staff
Finalist	Awesome Events
Finalist	Issis Events
Finalist	Liquid Velvet NZ Ltd

Best Nationwide Event Theming
Winner 2011	A Touch of Class Function Accessory Hire & Design Ltd
Finalist	First Scene Ltd
Finalist	La Lumiere Ltd

Best Nationwide Florists
Winner 2011	The Blossom Room
Finalist	Designer Flowers
Finalist	Flying Flowers & Hampers

Best Nationwide Hotels
Winner 2011	Princess Gate Hotel
Finalist	Lockwood Manor Hotel
Finalist	Dorchester Emerald Hotel Ltd
Finalist	Tai Tapu Hotel Ltd

Best Nationwide Marquee Hire
Winner 2011	Platinum Hire Ltd
Finalist	Schupepe Tents & Canopies

Best Nationwide Motels
Winner 2011	151 on London
Finalist	Jasmine Court
Finalist	City Towers Motel
Finalist	Abel Tasman Ocean View Chalets
Finalist	Alma Motel & Stonze Restaurant, Cafe & Bar

Best Nationwide Photographers
Winner 2011	Stacey Milich Photography
Finalist	MK Photography
Finalist	Barker Photography
Finalist	SYD Mannion Advertising Photography

Best Nationwide Photo Booths
Winner 2011	Little Black Photo Booth - Dillon Photography
Finalist	Photo Booth Fun
Finalist	Funpix Photo Booth New Zealand

Best Nationwide Private Hire Venues
Winner 2011	Charthouse Tauranga
Finalist	Pull Bar & K'RD Ballroom - Carlosal Ltd
Finalist	Cable Bay Vineyards
Finalist	Huka Prawn Park
Finalist	Cassels
Finalist	Orams Marine Lounge

Best Nationwide Professional Speakers
Winner 2011	Mike Handcock - Rock Your Life
Finalist	Grant Boddington - Mind Mechanics
Finalist	Linda Guirey
Finalist	Niki Gunning Ltd
Finalist	Outspoken by ODD

Best Nationwide Promo Products
Winner 2011	Bexley Promotional Products
Finalist	Waimak Water

Best Nationwide Restaurants
Winner 2011	Market Kitchen & Bar
Finalist	Long Bay Restaurant
Finalist	Kabuki Restaurant
Finalist	Little India Bistro and Tandoor
Finalist	Na Na Thai Restaurant

Best Nationwide Retreat Centres
Winner 2011	Gunyah Country Lodge
Finalist	Kimeret Place Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Finalist	Quickenberry Guesthouse
Finalist	Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Finalist	The Lost Spring
Finalist	Northridge Country Lodge

Best Nationwide Serviced Apartments
Winner 2011	Chifley Suites Auckland
Finalist	The Glebe

Best Nationwide Social Meeting Venue
Winner 2011	Caffe e Cucina
Finalist	The Running Bull Bar & Grill House
Finalist	Cock & Bull
Finalist	Cornerstone Pub

Best Nationwide Team Building
Winner 2011	Auckland Adventure Jet
Finalist	Awareness Corner
Finalist	Wilderness Escapes
Finalist	Full On Ltd
Finalist	The Merchant of Taupo

Best Nationwide Trainers & Coaches
Winner 2011	Torque Ltd
Finalist	Mindlogik
Finalist	Ochre Business
Finalist	Practical Education Institute (NZ) Ltd

Best Nationwide Transportation
Winner 2011	Bay Tours & Charters
Finalist	Gold Band Taxis
Finalist	Xquizit Limousines & Tours
Finalist	Orlova South Ltd

Best Nationwide Video Production
Winner 2011	Solid Industries
Finalist	Grid City Productions
Finalist	Hippo Productions

Best Nationwide Wineries
Winner 2011	Aurum Wines
Finalist	Stonyridge Vineyards
Finalist	Villa Maria Estate Ltd
Finalist	Yealands Estate Wines