Tompkins Wake Rotorua

Entries and nominations for the 2026 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards close 5 July — there's still time to get yours in.

Now in their 35th year, the awards — run by the Rotorua Business Chamber — recognise the businesses, teams, and leaders making a real impact across our region.

Whether you're entering your own business or nominating someone who deserves the spotlight, now's the time to act.

Enter | Nominate | Celebrate Success
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This week, we were delighted to host a sold-out Rotorua Business Chamber BA5 event at our Rotorua office, alongside the lovely team from Montana Food & Events.

It was an evening filled with genuine conversations, new connections, and a lively round of BA5 Bingo that sparked plenty of introductions and laughter around the room.

We were also pleased to have partners and team members join us from across our other offices, making it a great opportunity to connect both within the firm and across the Rotorua business community.

A big thank you to the Rotorua Business Chamber, Montana Food & Events, and everyone who came along and helped make it such a memorable evening.

Photo credit: Michelle Cutelli Photography

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Applications for the Tompkins Wake 2026/2027 Summer Intern Programme are now open. Our 12-week programme is designed to bridge the gap between study and practice, with mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure across a full-service commercial firm with offices in Rotorua, Hamilton, Auckland and Tauranga.

Applications close 1 April.

Find out more and apply at: https://bit.ly/438tvFd

This week, our Rotorua office came together to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with a shared morning tea.

Wishing our clients, colleagues, and wider community a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year, may the Year of the Fire Horse bring energy, success, and new opportunities for all.

We were proud to once again sponsor the Tompkins Wake Business Awards, held on Saturday 11 October at the Energy Events Centre.

The awards celebrate the innovation, resilience and determination that define Rotorua’s business community. It was fantastic to come together with so many local organisations making a real impact across the region.

A special congratulations to Rotorua Canopy Tours, who made history as the first business in the 34-year history of the awards to win the Supreme Award twice, along with wins in the Manaakitanga Tourism & Hospitality and Kaitiakitanga Environmental Sustainability categories. Their continued focus on people, safety, environmental care and world-class visitor experiences is truly inspiring.

Congratulations to all other winners and finalists, and thank you to the Rotorua Business Chamber for another incredible evening celebrating local success.