Deloitte Fast 50 regional winners announced

22 September 2016

Media Release

Deloitte Fast 50 regional winners announced

National Fast 50 index to be unveiled 16 November

The regional category winners and regional Rising Stars of the 2016 Deloitte Fast 50 were announced last night* at cocktail events held around the country.

The national Deloitte Fast 50 index, national category winners and national Rising Star will be unveiled as part of the Deloitte Festival of Fast Growth, to be held in Auckland on 16 November 2016.

Deloitte Private partner Bill Hale says the high level of diversity among this year’s regional winners shows any type of business, from anyplace in New Zealand, can do well with the right approach.

“These companies live and breathe innovation, challenge the status quo and have the determination and drive that’s seen them achieve phenomenal year-on-year growth,” says Mr Hale.

“A common theme behind their success is the ability to identify and then capitalise on a point of difference from their competitors. They do a specific thing very well and they really try and nail that niche.”

This year’s regional category and regional Rising Star winners are:

These companies have earned the right to join other high growth companies from around the country at the annual Deloitte Festival of Fast Growth in November, where the final rankings and growth percentages of our national Fast 50 index, plus the national category winners and national Rising Star winner, will be announced.

The Deloitte Festival of Fast Growth is a full-day event where Fast 50 companies will hear from inspirational speakers, network with other winners past and present, interact with industry experts and celebrate their success.

“Tune in on 16 November to find out how the regional category winners place on the national 2016 Deloitte Fast 50 index,” concludes Mr Hale.

For more information on the 2016 Fast 50, go to www.fast50.co.nz.

*Note the Christchurch and Upper South Island regional category winners and Rising Stars will be announced tonight (22 September) at a cocktail event in Christchurch. An updated media release will be sent accordingly.

About the Deloitte Fast 50

The Deloitte Fast 50 index ranks the top 50 businesses in New Zealand according to their revenue growth over the past three years. Entrants are required to be New Zealand registered companies, have been in business for a minimum of three years, and have had operating revenue of at least $300,000 in the 2013/14 financial year.

As well as the national Fast 50 index, there are regional awards given to the fastest growing manufacturer, technology business, services business, retail/consumer products business, exporter, and mature business (operating for 15 years or more) in 5 regions, Auckland and Upper North Island, Central North Island, Wellington & Lower North Island, Canterbury & Upper South Island and Otago and Lower South Island.

All technology businesses which enter the Deloitte Fast 50 are automatically nominated for the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia-Pacific index announced in Hong Kong in December.

The number one ranked companies since the programme began in 2001 are:

2001: TelstraSaturn, telecommunications

2002: Marshal Software, internet security

2003: Prolificx, electronics

2004: Trade Me, online auctions

2005: 42 Below, vodka

2006: HRV, home ventilation

2007: Energy Mad, eco-friendly light bulbs

2008: Watson & Son, manuka honey/healthcare

2009: New Zealand Honey Co, honey products

2010: Telecom Rentals, telecommunications equipment finance

2011: Powershop, online electricity retailer

2012: Pulse Utilities, electricity retailer

2013: Earthwise, environmentally friendly cleaning products for the home

2014: Voyager Internet, full-service telecommunications company

2015: Garage Project, brewer

About the Rising Star awards

Designed to complement the Deloitte Fast 50, the Rising Star awards are for businesses that do not qualify for the main list but are recognised as early-stage, innovative, high potential companies.

Past national winners:

2011: BigLittleBang, online gaming for children

2012: World Wide Access, software technology for exporters

2013: KiwiYo, self-service frozen yoghurt

2014: My Food Bag, home recipe and food delivery

2015: Lewis Road Creamery, dairy products

About Deloitte in New Zealand

Deloitte New Zealand brings together more than 1200 specialist professionals providing audit, tax, technology and systems, strategy and performance improvement, risk management, corporate finance, business recovery, forensic and accounting services. Our people are based in Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown; serving clients that range from New Zealand’s largest companies and public sector organisations to smaller businesses with ambition to grow.

Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte has in the region of 200,000 professionals, all committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

For more information about Deloitte in New Zealand, go to our website www.deloitte.co.nz.

About Deloitte

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