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<\/span><\/div><\/div>Announcing the winners of 2018 Kiwi Business Heroes Awards<\/span><\/h1>\nWeb Genius is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Kiwi Business Heroes Awards: Earthstead Villas<\/span><\/p>\nResults:<\/span><\/h2>\nWinner:\u00a0Earthstead Villas<\/span><\/p>\nRunners up:<\/span><\/div>\nCraig Ryan Builders<\/span><\/div>\nAVS Kapiti<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nFinalists:<\/span><\/div>\nCurtain and Blind Services<\/span><\/div>\nChiasso Coffee Roasters<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWhat makes a Kiwi Business Hero?<\/span><\/h1>\nTo qualify as a Kiwi Business Hero, each entrant must show how they meet four criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- the perseverance<\/strong> that took them through difficult times as the business got on its feet<\/span><\/li>\n
- the value<\/strong> their business brings to the local community through client testimonials or other means
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- the contribution<\/strong> the business makes to the local economy, whether directly or indirectly by supporting other New Zealand businesses, and<\/span><\/li>\n
- the charity<\/strong> done for the future of the business\u2019s local community. This could be ongoing charity work, event organisation or community work with a long term positive effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Voting is now closed for 2018, but you can still click on a business logo below to read their story.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2018 Entrants<\/p><\/h1><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Spot-Signz.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSpot Signz<\/h2>\n
Spot Signz offers full vehicle and business signage and advertising options including car wraps, building signage, t-shirt printing and marketing banners.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Logo-Accurate-Labelling.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAccurate Labelling Ltd<\/h2>\n
Accurate Labelling offers supplies for in-house label printing including machinery and consumables backed by expert sales and after-sales support.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Logo-Wakefield-Electrical.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWakefield Electrical Ltd<\/h2>\n
Wakefield Electrical offers full new wiring, renovation and maintenance services for homeowners and business owners and industrial sites, as well as solar energy installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Curtain-and-Blind-Services.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nCurtain and Blind Services<\/h2>\n
Curtain and Blind Services supply stylish new curtains and blinds in a range of styles and colours and also offer a repair, maintenance and cleaning service.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Rightway-Driving-Academy.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nRightway Driving Academy<\/h2>\n
Rightway Driving Academy offers driver training for both car drivers and motorcycle riders that will not only help people pass a test, but also be safe and confident while on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Netspeed-Data-Ltd.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nNetspeed Data Ltd<\/h2>\n
Netspeed Data Ltd offers fast, reliable internet for rural locations as well as fibre broadband and wireless broadband in the city with affordable packages.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Designer-Screens.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDesigner Screens Limited<\/h2>\n
Designer Screens supplies and installs insect screens, window film and retro-fit magnetic double glazing that function well and look great.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Craig-Ryan-Builders.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nCraig Ryan Builders Ltd<\/h2>\n
Craig Ryan Builders creates stunning new homes and residential renovations and also specialises in townhouse and apartment developments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Earthstead-Villas.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nEarthstead Villas<\/h2>\n
Earthstead Villas offers eco-friendly self-contained boutique accommodation that provides a home away from home in a tranquil setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-Elite-Pest-Control.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nElite Pest Control<\/h2>\n
Elite Pest Control eliminates all kinds of household pests including spiders, ants and rats, offering chemical-free control options.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-MLH-Electrical.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMLH Electrical\u00a0Limited<\/h2>\n
MLH Electrical Limited offers full electrical services for residential and commercial customers, including new wiring, home theatre installation and repairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-Logo-The-Stove-Shop.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Stove Shop<\/h2>\n
The Stove Shop provides top-quality\u00a0oven repairs and supplies a range of spare parts, as well as offering new and second-hand oven installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Results:<\/span><\/h2>\nWinner:\u00a0Earthstead Villas<\/span><\/p>\nRunners up:<\/span><\/div>\nCraig Ryan Builders<\/span><\/div>\nAVS Kapiti<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nFinalists:<\/span><\/div>\nCurtain and Blind Services<\/span><\/div>\nChiasso Coffee Roasters<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWhat makes a Kiwi Business Hero?<\/span><\/h1>\nTo qualify as a Kiwi Business Hero, each entrant must show how they meet four criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- the perseverance<\/strong> that took them through difficult times as the business got on its feet<\/span><\/li>\n
- the value<\/strong> their business brings to the local community through client testimonials or other means
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- the contribution<\/strong> the business makes to the local economy, whether directly or indirectly by supporting other New Zealand businesses, and<\/span><\/li>\n
- the charity<\/strong> done for the future of the business\u2019s local community. This could be ongoing charity work, event organisation or community work with a long term positive effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Voting is now closed for 2018, but you can still click on a business logo below to read their story.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2018 Entrants<\/p><\/h1><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nSpot Signz<\/h2>\n
Spot Signz offers full vehicle and business signage and advertising options including car wraps, building signage, t-shirt printing and marketing banners.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nAccurate Labelling Ltd<\/h2>\n
Accurate Labelling offers supplies for in-house label printing including machinery and consumables backed by expert sales and after-sales support.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nWakefield Electrical Ltd<\/h2>\n
Wakefield Electrical offers full new wiring, renovation and maintenance services for homeowners and business owners and industrial sites, as well as solar energy installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nCurtain and Blind Services<\/h2>\n
Curtain and Blind Services supply stylish new curtains and blinds in a range of styles and colours and also offer a repair, maintenance and cleaning service.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nRightway Driving Academy<\/h2>\n
Rightway Driving Academy offers driver training for both car drivers and motorcycle riders that will not only help people pass a test, but also be safe and confident while on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nNetspeed Data Ltd<\/h2>\n
Netspeed Data Ltd offers fast, reliable internet for rural locations as well as fibre broadband and wireless broadband in the city with affordable packages.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nDesigner Screens Limited<\/h2>\n
Designer Screens supplies and installs insect screens, window film and retro-fit magnetic double glazing that function well and look great.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nCraig Ryan Builders Ltd<\/h2>\n
Craig Ryan Builders creates stunning new homes and residential renovations and also specialises in townhouse and apartment developments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nEarthstead Villas<\/h2>\n
Earthstead Villas offers eco-friendly self-contained boutique accommodation that provides a home away from home in a tranquil setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nElite Pest Control<\/h2>\n
Elite Pest Control eliminates all kinds of household pests including spiders, ants and rats, offering chemical-free control options.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nMLH Electrical\u00a0Limited<\/h2>\n
MLH Electrical Limited offers full electrical services for residential and commercial customers, including new wiring, home theatre installation and repairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nThe Stove Shop<\/h2>\n
The Stove Shop provides top-quality\u00a0oven repairs and supplies a range of spare parts, as well as offering new and second-hand oven installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>
What makes a Kiwi Business Hero?<\/span><\/h1>\nTo qualify as a Kiwi Business Hero, each entrant must show how they meet four criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- the perseverance<\/strong> that took them through difficult times as the business got on its feet<\/span><\/li>\n
- the value<\/strong> their business brings to the local community through client testimonials or other means
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- the contribution<\/strong> the business makes to the local economy, whether directly or indirectly by supporting other New Zealand businesses, and<\/span><\/li>\n
- the charity<\/strong> done for the future of the business\u2019s local community. This could be ongoing charity work, event organisation or community work with a long term positive effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Voting is now closed for 2018, but you can still click on a business logo below to read their story.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2018 Entrants<\/p><\/h1><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nSpot Signz<\/h2>\n
Spot Signz offers full vehicle and business signage and advertising options including car wraps, building signage, t-shirt printing and marketing banners.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nAccurate Labelling Ltd<\/h2>\n
Accurate Labelling offers supplies for in-house label printing including machinery and consumables backed by expert sales and after-sales support.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nWakefield Electrical Ltd<\/h2>\n
Wakefield Electrical offers full new wiring, renovation and maintenance services for homeowners and business owners and industrial sites, as well as solar energy installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nCurtain and Blind Services<\/h2>\n
Curtain and Blind Services supply stylish new curtains and blinds in a range of styles and colours and also offer a repair, maintenance and cleaning service.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nRightway Driving Academy<\/h2>\n
Rightway Driving Academy offers driver training for both car drivers and motorcycle riders that will not only help people pass a test, but also be safe and confident while on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nNetspeed Data Ltd<\/h2>\n
Netspeed Data Ltd offers fast, reliable internet for rural locations as well as fibre broadband and wireless broadband in the city with affordable packages.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nDesigner Screens Limited<\/h2>\n
Designer Screens supplies and installs insect screens, window film and retro-fit magnetic double glazing that function well and look great.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nCraig Ryan Builders Ltd<\/h2>\n
Craig Ryan Builders creates stunning new homes and residential renovations and also specialises in townhouse and apartment developments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nEarthstead Villas<\/h2>\n
Earthstead Villas offers eco-friendly self-contained boutique accommodation that provides a home away from home in a tranquil setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nElite Pest Control<\/h2>\n
Elite Pest Control eliminates all kinds of household pests including spiders, ants and rats, offering chemical-free control options.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nMLH Electrical\u00a0Limited<\/h2>\n
MLH Electrical Limited offers full electrical services for residential and commercial customers, including new wiring, home theatre installation and repairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nThe Stove Shop<\/h2>\n
The Stove Shop provides top-quality\u00a0oven repairs and supplies a range of spare parts, as well as offering new and second-hand oven installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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- the perseverance<\/strong> that took them through difficult times as the business got on its feet<\/span><\/li>\n
- the value<\/strong> their business brings to the local community through client testimonials or other means
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- the contribution<\/strong> the business makes to the local economy, whether directly or indirectly by supporting other New Zealand businesses, and<\/span><\/li>\n
- the charity<\/strong> done for the future of the business\u2019s local community. This could be ongoing charity work, event organisation or community work with a long term positive effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Voting is now closed for 2018, but you can still click on a business logo below to read their story.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2018 Entrants<\/p><\/h1><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nSpot Signz<\/h2>\n
Spot Signz offers full vehicle and business signage and advertising options including car wraps, building signage, t-shirt printing and marketing banners.<\/span><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nAccurate Labelling Ltd<\/h2>\n
Accurate Labelling offers supplies for in-house label printing including machinery and consumables backed by expert sales and after-sales support.<\/span><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nWakefield Electrical Ltd<\/h2>\n
Wakefield Electrical offers full new wiring, renovation and maintenance services for homeowners and business owners and industrial sites, as well as solar energy installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nCurtain and Blind Services<\/h2>\n
Curtain and Blind Services supply stylish new curtains and blinds in a range of styles and colours and also offer a repair, maintenance and cleaning service.<\/span><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nRightway Driving Academy<\/h2>\n
Rightway Driving Academy offers driver training for both car drivers and motorcycle riders that will not only help people pass a test, but also be safe and confident while on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nNetspeed Data Ltd<\/h2>\n
Netspeed Data Ltd offers fast, reliable internet for rural locations as well as fibre broadband and wireless broadband in the city with affordable packages.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nDesigner Screens Limited<\/h2>\n
Designer Screens supplies and installs insect screens, window film and retro-fit magnetic double glazing that function well and look great.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nCraig Ryan Builders Ltd<\/h2>\n
Craig Ryan Builders creates stunning new homes and residential renovations and also specialises in townhouse and apartment developments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nEarthstead Villas<\/h2>\n
Earthstead Villas offers eco-friendly self-contained boutique accommodation that provides a home away from home in a tranquil setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nElite Pest Control<\/h2>\n
Elite Pest Control eliminates all kinds of household pests including spiders, ants and rats, offering chemical-free control options.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nMLH Electrical\u00a0Limited<\/h2>\n
MLH Electrical Limited offers full electrical services for residential and commercial customers, including new wiring, home theatre installation and repairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Proceed<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\nThe Stove Shop<\/h2>\n
The Stove Shop provides top-quality\u00a0oven repairs and supplies a range of spare parts, as well as offering new and second-hand oven installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div> - the value<\/strong> their business brings to the local community through client testimonials or other means
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