Announcing the finalists for the 2026 NZCTA China Business Awards— and they are outstanding. This year's 25 finalists across six sponsored categories reflect the full depth and breadth of the New Zealand-China relationship. From horticulture and health innovation to food & beverages, technology, tourism, and trade services, they represent the diversity and dynamism of one of New Zealand's most important business partnerships. Emerging companies and established exporters, New Zealand businesses and Chinese enterprises — with several recognised across multiple categories — they embody a relationship that is both broad in its reach and deep in its impact.

AUCKLAND AIRPORT

Award for Contribution to the Growth of Chinese Tourism in New Zealand

• China Southern Airlines Company Limited
• China Travel Service NZ Ltd
• RotoruaNZ
• Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd

NEW ZEALAND TRADE & ENTERPRISE

Award for Trade between New Zealand and China (Small & Emerging Business)

• Apollo Foods Limited
• BLIS Technologies Limited
• MitoQ Limited
• Pic's Peanut Butter

CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED

Award for Trade between New Zealand and China (Large Business)

• Grin Natural Products Ltd
• Silver Fern Farms Limited
• Spring Sheep Milk Co.
• Zespri International Limited

ATRAX GROUP

Award for Innovation in Business between China and New Zealand

• EnPot Limited
• Maui Food Group Limited
• MitoQ Limited
• Nero Tapware Ltd

TE PUNI KŌKIRI

Award for Māori Business Contribution to the New Zealand–China Relationship

• Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
• My Better Breathing Ltd
• New Zealand Live Fish Market Limited
• Two Islands
• Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd

UNITED MEDIA SOLUTION

Award for Excellence in Services Trade between New Zealand and China

• China Southern Airlines Company Limited
• China Travel Services NZ Ltd
• Huadu International Management Group Ltd
• Touchpoint CC (NZ) Ltd

Join us on 11 June at the New Zealand International Convention Centre to celebrate the finalists and discover the winners of the 2026 NZCTA China Business Awards.