Bayleys Business Night Out is back 22 October 2026 and returning with it is the much coveted People's Choice Awards, this year brought to you by Harkness Henry.

We are proud to see so many great businesses nominated across the district by the community. The top five of each town has now been determined and voting is open to crown the winners.

Join in on the fun and vote for your favourite business for each of the three towns. The business with the most votes for each town will take the glory as a Harkness Henry People's Choice Award winner!

Voting opened on 26 August and closes 16 September.

Vote here!

Nominations are still open for businesses to apply for the business awards. Click here to read more. 

Thanks again to our sponsors: Bayleys, CooperAitken, Harcourts Te Aroha, Harkness Henry and Mediaworks