
PHOTO GALLERY: NZ Hi-Tech Awards gala dinner
The 2016 New Zealand Hi Tech Awards were held in Auckland on Friday the 20th of May.
A record breaking 900 people attended the gala dinner, held to celebrate the successes of New Zealand’s high-tech companies across 13 categories and to recognise two new ‘Flying Kiwis’.
Some of the highlights included:
- Vista Group announced Hi-Tech Company of the Year
- Katherine Corich and Sam Morgan inducted into the NZ Hi-Tech Hall of Fame
- 90 Seconds winning two awards
- Precision Seafood Harvesting winning the new Maori Innovation Award
You can find the full list of winners here.
The Hi-Tech Awards were assessed by a judging panel of more than 50 people, including James Caan from Dragons' Den and Linda Jenkinson, Chair of LesConcierges.
The momentous night was a great success in recognising the achievements of Kiwis taking on the world, and winning - have a look at some of the photos below.
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