A vibrant evening of achievement and celebration took place as the region’s greatest innovators came together for the annual Electra Business & Innovation Awards, organised by Business Kāpiti Horowhenua Inc. (BKH).
The event honours outstanding businesses across the Kāpiti and Horowhenua districts, recognising innovation, sustainability and excellence in business practice.
Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow congratulated all of those who entered the awards which celebrate business achievement across Kāpiti and Horowhenua.
“Congratulations to Mark Brosnahan, the 2026 Horowhenua Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame – Kāpiti Laureate.
“Alongside his amazing wife Monique, Mark has run Brien Electrical for over thirty-seven years. The company’s reputation is built on values that matter – being professional, reliable, and efficient. Those values are reflected in the loyalty of their customers, and the strong support Brien Electrical have given to local causes, including sporting groups, charities, and community initiatives,” says Mayor Holborow.
This year’s winners include:
Electra Business of the Year: Sponsored by Electra
● Udderly Organic Ltd
Construction and Trades: Sponsored by Mills Albert Ltd
● Premium Garage Doors
Consumer Services: Sponsored by Zebunisso Alimova – Mike Pero Mortgages
● Nation Beauty
Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism: Sponsored by Kapinua
● The Custard Pie
Manufacturing, Production and Processing: Sponsored by MTF Kāpiti
● Udderly Organic Ltd
Not for Profit, Community and Public Services: Sponsored by LT McGuinness
● Ōtaki Women’s Community Club (OWCC)
Professional and Business Services, or Technology: Sponsored by Graphic Press & Packaging
● Pou Architecture
Retail: Sponsored by New World Levin
● We Love Local
Customer Experience – Horowhenua: Sponsored by The Horowhenua Company
● Udderly Organic Ltd
Customer Experience – Kāpiti: Sponsored by Spark Business Hub Kāpiti
● We Love Local
New/Emerging: Sponsored by Kāpiti Business Chamber
● Udderly Organic Ltd
Small Business: Sponsored by NZME
● Pou Architecture
Environmental Sustainability: Sponsored by ANZ Bank New Zealand
● Udderly Organic Ltd
Innovation: Sponsored by Elite Diagnostics
● Premium Garage Doors
Judges’ Award – Heart of the Community
● Four Square Shannon
Hall of Fame Horowhenua – Sponsored by Horowhenua District Council
● Doug Rowan
Hall of Fame Kāpiti – Sponsored by Kāpiti Coast District Council
● Mark Brosnahan
“Putting your business forward for an award takes courage,” said Heather Hutchings, Lead Judge of EBIA. “It means opening the doors, sharing your story, and allowing others to look closely at what you’ve built, and that in itself deserves recognition.”
About the Awards
The Awards recognise businesses based in the Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua districts. Running continuously since 1993, the awards celebrate innovation, sustainability and best business practice across all industries and sectors in our regions. Business Kāpiti Horowhenua (BKH), a volunteer-run, not-for-profit body, organises the Electra Business & Innovation Awards.