Sir Peter Jackson one of eight NZ Business Hall of Fame inductees for 2016
Sunday, 3 April 2016
The man behind one of New Zealand's most successful movie blockbusters is among the eight most inspirational business leaders to join this year's New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
The impressive line-up of laureates, which includes Sir Peter Jackson, will be inaugurated on June 9.
The hall of fame was established in 1994 to recognise and celebrate individual business people who have made a big contribution to the economic and social development of New Zealand.
THE 2016 NZ BUSINESS HALL OF FAME LIST
Sir Peter Jackson
Jackson is an award-winning filmmaker who has changed the New Zealand film industry and its reputation across the globe. Jackson co-owns a full suite of studio production facilities in Wellington, allowing filmmakers to make films in New Zealand to an international standard. He actively encourages young filmmakers and supports many organisations throughout Wellington, New Zealand and internationally.
Philip Burdon
Philip Burdon co-founded Meadow Mushrooms which employs more than 500 staff in Canterbury and is one of the largest and most successful agri-businesses in New Zealand. Burdon has held a wide range of governance roles, was a Cabinet minister for six years and created the Asia New Zealand Foundation with Sir Don McKinnon in 1994. He is also a generous supporter of the arts.
Rob Fenwick
Rob Fenwick is a environmental entrepreneur. His business ventures include organic waste processor Living Earth, bottled water brand NZ Natural and Te Matuku Bay Oysters. Fenwick has held governance roles with many organisations including Landcare Research, TVNZ, St John, Antarctica NZ, the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development and Ngati Whatua Orakei and was a finalist in this year's New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Noel Holyoake
Noel Holyoake is a pioneer of New Zealand's heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry. Holyoake Industries is the largest manufacturer of air distribution equipment in the Asia-Pacific region, and employs more than 350 people in New Zealand and Australia. A Rotarian, Holyoake established Rotary's Trees for Survival Project which has planted almost two million trees since its inception.
Bruce Plested
Bruce Plested founded Mainfreight in 1978 and has seen the company grow to become a global logistics provider with more than 6400 employees and 243 branches across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the Americas and Europe. Plested and Mainfreight are long-time supporters of Duffy Books in Homes, The Life Education Trust and Bairds Mainfreight Primary School.
Malcolm McConnell (1930 – 1995)
Malcolm McConnell was an innovative pioneer of New Zealand's modern engineering industry. He co-founded McConnell Dowell in 1960 and led the company's expansion throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. He helped create the Engineering Export Association of New Zealand and was also a director of New Zealand Railways Corporation, the DFC and NZ Steel. He died in 1995.
Ward Reid (1887 – 1960)
George Chapman Ward Reid is widely acknowledged as the founder of New Zealand's rubber industry. Ward launched his business in 1933 and his rubber products revolutionised New Zealand's dairy industry. The company expanded its product range to include everything from hot water bottles to car tyres. Ward was president of the Penrose Industrial Progress Association and the Auckland Manufacturers Council.
Sir John Roberts (1845 – 1934)
Sir John Roberts was born in Scotland and moved to Otago in 1868 to establish a stock and station business. He was a supporter of the Otago business community and helped launch New Zealand's frozen meat trade. Roberts held a number of public roles, including mayor of Dunedin and vice-chancellor of Otago University. He was knighted in 1891.
The New Zealand Business Hall of Fame will be held on June 9 at The Langham, Auckland. The Hall of Fame is managed by Young Enterprise with support from Fairfax Media. Tickets are available online at www.businesshalloffame.co.nz or by calling 09 375 3940.