Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards 2026

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards!

Purchase your tickets by 10 October and you’ll go into the draw to win a $500 Air New Zealand voucher!

Ticket Prices:

• Member: $195 + GST per person or $1,950 + GST for a table of 10
• Non-Member: $220 + GST per person or $2,200 + GST for a table of 10
• Finalists prices as per above 

NOTE: If you would like to purchase a table, select 10 x tickets.

To avoid Stripe transaction fees, or if you require an invoice, please select the Direct Deposit option.

Join us on Saturday 31 October for Rotorua’s biggest night in business as we celebrate the achievements of our local business community at the 35th Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards.

This black-tie gala brings together business leaders, sponsors, finalists, whānau and supporters for an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition. Enjoy a three-course dinner, live entertainment and the announcement of this year’s category winners, culminating in the presentation of the overall Supreme Award.

Whether you’re supporting a finalist, entertaining clients or simply want to celebrate the success of Rotorua business, this is a night not to be missed!

Your ticket includes:

• Drink on arrival
• Three-course dinner
• Selection of wine on tables
• Live entertainment
• Awards presentation
• Cash bar available throughout the evening
• An unforgettable night of celebration!

Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket to, or attending, the 2026 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Tickets & Payment

• Tickets are confirmed once payment has been received by the Rotorua Business Chamber.
• Tickets may be transferred to another attendee. Please advise the Rotorua Business Chamber of any attendee changes so the tickets can be updated.
• Tickets must not be resold for commercial gain.

Cancellations & Refunds

• Ticket cancellations must be requested in writing to the Rotorua Business Chamber.
• Cancellations received on or before Friday 16 October 2026 will be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be provided after this date or for non-attendance; however, tickets may be transferred to another attendee.
• If the event is cancelled by the Rotorua Business Chamber for reasons within its reasonable control, ticket holders will be contacted regarding refund arrangements.

• If the event is cancelled, postponed or unable to proceed due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Rotorua Business Chamber - including natural disaster, severe weather, fire, epidemic or pandemic, government restrictions, civil emergency, industrial action or other unforeseen circumstances - the Chamber will endeavour to reschedule the event where reasonably practicable. Where rescheduling is not possible, the Chamber will advise ticket holders of the arrangements that will apply, including any refund that may be available.

• The Rotorua Business Chamber reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the event programme, entertainment, timings, venue or other event arrangements where required.

Seating

Seating is allocated by the Rotorua Business Chamber. While we will endeavour to accommodate seating requests, these cannot be guaranteed.

Photography, Video & Media

Photography and video recording will take place throughout the event.

By attending, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or filmed and consent to the Rotorua Business Chamber using event photography and footage for promotional, marketing, editorial and archival purposes, including on its website, social media channels, publications and future event promotions.

If you have concerns about being photographed or filmed, please contact the Rotorua Business Chamber prior to the event.

Conduct

The Rotorua Business Chamber is committed to providing an enjoyable and respectful event for all guests. Attendees are expected to behave appropriately and respectfully towards other guests, event staff, suppliers and venue personnel.

The Rotorua Business Chamber and venue reserve the right to refuse entry or require a person to leave the event where their behaviour is considered unsafe, disruptive or inappropriate. No refund will be provided in these circumstances.

Alcohol

Alcohol will be available at the event. Guests must comply with the venue's host responsibility and liquor licensing requirements. Venue staff reserve the right to refuse service of alcohol where appropriate.

Personal Property

Attendees are responsible for their own belongings. To the extent permitted by law, the Rotorua Business Chamber accepts no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal property at the event.

Privacy

Personal information collected as part of the ticket purchase and event registration process will be handled in accordance with the Rotorua Business Chamber's privacy policy and used for purposes associated with administering the event.