The 2008 Wellington Gold Awards
Thursday May 1st at the TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf
SUPREME AWARD WINNER - KIWIBANK
Set up with the aim of keeping banking profits within New Zealand
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CREATIVE GOLD
film, media & content
2008 WINNER: FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS
You know when I'm down to just my socks its business time - that's why they call them business socks
2008 FINALISTS
NEW ZEALAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Widely regarded as this country's leading arts organisation with world class status as an orchestra
NINOX TELEVISION
Producers of primetime television for the major networks
WETA PRODUCTIONS
Responsible for turning the creative ideas of the Weta Group in to screen productions
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CYBER GOLD
information technology
2008 WINNER: 4RF COMMUNICATIONS
Designers and manufacturers of innovative long range microwave communication solutions
2008 FINALISTS
CARD TESTING INTERNATIONAL
An independent forensic card testing laboratory unique in the southern hemisphere
INTERGEN
New Zealand's leading provider of exclusively Microsoft business solutions
SILVERSTRIPE
A world leader in complex website development creating cutting edge web solutions
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DISCOVERING GOLD
research & development projects & products
2008 WINNER: KRADAL FLOORING by Acma Industries
An impact absorbing flooring that significantly reduces injuries
kradal.co.nz
2008 FINALISTS
INTELLIGENT DEVICE INTEGRATION SYSTEM by Millennium Technology
A powerful mini processing system for teller/retail platforms and check out stations
SLIMLINE ANTENNA by Times-7
The next generation range of Radio Frequency Identifications Antenna
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EMERGING GOLD
smaller enterprises
2008 WINNER: PLAN HQ
An online tool that helps businesses create, action, track and achieve their goals and targets
www.planhq.com
2008 FINALISTS
SILBERY LONGRUN
The only independent sole manufacturer of long run metal in the region
SPECTRUM EDUCATION
Aiming to inspire teachers and students while transforming education globally
STANSBOROUGH
Creators of a new wool breed with soft, lustrous fibre
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GLOBAL GOLD
exporters
2008 WINNER: WEDGELOCK
New Zealand's leading supplier of excavation attachments exporting all over the globe
www.wedgelock.com
2008 FINALISTS
NZ TRANSLATION CENTRE
A world leading language translation service working throughout the globe
TRITEC MANUFACTURING
A successful designer and manufacturer of the Mountain Buggy brand of pushchairs
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SUPPORTING GOLD
professional services & infrastructure providers
2008 WINNER: KIWIBANK
Set up with the aim of keeping banking profits within New Zealand
www.kiwibank.co.nz
2008 FINALISTS
GILLIES GROUP
A very diverse residential property and development company
THE OPEN POLYTECHNIC OF NEW ZEALAND
A specialist national provider of open and distance learning
WISHBONE
Providing people on the go with fresh, healthy, convenient chef prepared food
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VIBRANT GOLD
events & visitor facilities 
2008 WINNER: THENEWDOWSE
A nationally highly regarded progressive art museum
www.dowse.org.nz
2008 FINALISTS
VECTOR WELLINGTON ROUND THE BAYS
The largest push play event in New Zealand with over 10,000 participants
WELLINGTON FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrating cinema in its infinite variety and creating a love for the medium of film
WELLINGTON RACING CLUB
A vibrant contributor to Wellington since 1874 and operating a premier racecourse venue
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ACC WORKPLACE SAFETY AWARD
workplace safety practices
2008 WINNER: PORIRUA CITY COUNCIL
Servicing over 50,000 people, PCC has implemented a system for hazard management for the community. Staff wellness is integral through both fitness programmes and health checks/screening.
www.pcc.govt.nz
2008 FINALISTS
NEW ZEALAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
New Zealand's premiere orchestra cares for it's 90 players, performing over 100 concerts nationwide annually, with an excellent health and safety programme that relies not just on staff but also on expert advice.
THE CLOCKWORK GROUP
A leading events management organisation with a strong focus on teamwork and staff care and a robust contractor and client H&S management focus.
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GREEN GOLD
sustainable business practices
2008 WINNER: DULUX NZ
Placing a high priority on environmental and social responsibility, which is embraced by all
www.dulux.co.nz
2008 FINALISTS
STARFISH
A strong passion for sustainability is reflected in all business operations
WELLINGTON CONVENTION CENTRE
Environmental standards and management systems drive progress
YHA WELLINGTON CITY
Sustainability is an entrenched business driver
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WRLMS INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD
investing in people
2008 WINNER: BECA GROUP
A 100% New Zealand owed Engineering Consultancy well on the way to being a true multinational
www.beca.com
2008 FINALISTS
KIWIBANK
Wholly NZ owned, this bank is taking on the big banks
MASTERPET CORPORATION
Market leader in Australasia in the total pet services industry
The Gold Awards have been proudly celebrating outstanding business performers in Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Kapiti since 1999.