Recognising and honouring the best of the best in the local business.
JUNCTION
AWARDS 2026
Give your favourite local business the recognition they deserve.
VOTING CLOSES
5pm Wednesday, 3rd June
Junction Magazine is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of the annual community business awards, the Junction Awards. Now in its 11th year, the Junction Awards is a celebration of the local businesses that make our community thrive, and a chance to recognise their hard work and dedication to serving our community.
The Junction Awards is a unique opportunity for you to show your support and appreciation for your favourite local businesses. By casting your vote, you have the power to help them win the prestigious J Award crafted by Rochford Landscapes and a $6,800 advertising package in Junction Magazine. This year, the awards will be separated into regions, covering businesses from Puhoi to Pakiri and Wellsford to Waipu, reflecting the growth of our area and the increasing number of deserving businesses.
Local businesses are the backbone of our community, and now more than ever, they need our support. By voting for your favourite businesses, you can help them gain the recognition they deserve, and the advertising package up for grabs can make a huge difference in these tough times.
The public will decide which businesses deserve to win in the following categories:
Eateries | Activities | Food & Beverages - Stores, Producers & Growers | Retail | Trades & Services | Wellness, Beauty & Fitness | Non-Profit of the Year
Terms & Conditions Apply
The public will decide which businesses deserve to win in the following categories:
Entertainment & Tourism | Food, Beverages & Growers | Retail | Trades & Services | Wellness & Beauty | Cafes, Restaurants & Cellar Doors | Non-Profit of the Year
Terms & Conditions Apply
Junction Awards Ceremony Dinner
6pm, Wednesday 24th June
8 Wired Barrelworks & Tap Room, Matakana
Junction Magazine is thrilled to invite you to the prestigious Junction Awards Ceremony Dinner: a wonderful community celebration recognising the outstanding local businesses that make our region thrive.
The celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 24th, at 8 Wired Barrelworks & Tap Room, Matakana, where guests will be welcomed with a complimentary cocktail enjoying a three-course menu by Chef Cam Travan of Slice and Sizzle.
Live music from Lou Perkins sets the tone as category winners are announced and the overall Junction Award recipient is revealed.
Don’t miss this incredible evening of celebration, connection, and networking — tickets sold out quickly last year! Celebrate with Junction Magazine as we honour the standout businesses shaping our local community.