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Covers people who have been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
History
Established in 1994 by Young Enterprise, the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have made a significant contribution to the economic and social development of New Zealand.
Laureates are admitted to the Hall at an annual black-tie gala dinner. Each Laureate has a story of enterprise, hard work and success. Most have contributed generously to their communities.
Inductees
1994
- James Wattie - Food processing and founder of Wattie's.
- Woolf Fisher - Whiteware manufacturing and co-founder of Fisher & Paykel
- William Goodfellow - Dairy industry
- Bryan James Todd - Oil exploration
- James Fletcher - Construction and founder of Fletcher Construction
- Jack Newman - Transport andf founder of Newman Transport
1995
- Edward Max Friedlander - Clothes retailing (Hallensteins)
- Kenneth Ben Myers - Liquor Industry
- Clifford Ulric Plimmer - Stock and station agency
- William Alfred Stevenson - Civil engineering & Infrastructure
- Robert James Kerridge - Movie theatres
- Robertson Huntky Stewart - Plastics
1996
Butland resize2 Butland, Jack Richard 1896 1982 1996 Food processing
Chong resize2 Chong, Chew 1827 - 44? 1920 1996 Fungus exporting / Buttermaking Tait Angus resize2 Tait, Angus McMillan 1919 2007 1996 Telecommunications McKenzie resize2 McKenzie, John Robert 1867 1955 1996 Fancy goods stores Izard resize2 Izard, Richard William Vincent 1934 1996 Saw blades Owens resize2 Owens, Robert Arthur 1921 1999 1996 Transport
1997
Anderson resize2 Anderson, John 1820 1987 1997 Engineering
campbell logan resize2 Campbell, (John) Logan 1817 1912 1997 Commerce Russell resize2 Russell, Thomas 1830 1904 1997 Investment / Law Corban resize2 Corban, Assid Abraham 1864 1941 1997 Wine Reed resize4 Reed, Alfred Hamish 1875 1975 1997 Book publishing Maddren resize2 Maddren, James Robert 1920 1998 1997 Deer industry / Commerce fletcher james jnr resize2 Fletcher, James Muir Cameron 1914 2007 1997 Industry Renouf resize2 Renouf, Francis Henry 1918 1998 1997 Merchant banking 1Clark3 Clark, Thomas Edwin 1916 2005 1997 Ceramics Hannah resize2 Hannah, Robert 1846 1930 1997 Footwear
1998
Te Puea Princess resize2 Herangi, Te Puea 1883 1952 1998 Maori development
Kelliher Sir Henry resize2 Kelliher, Henry Joseph 1896 1991 1998 Brewing Marsh Graeme resize2 Marsh, Graeme James 1933 1998 Manufacturing / Business leadership Hurley Ray resize2 Hurley, Raymond Watson 1923 1978 1998 Lingerie manufacturing paykel resize2 Paykel, Maurice 1914 2002 1998 Whiteware manufacturing Caughey Harcourt resize2 Caughey, (Thomas) Harcourt Clarke 1911 1993 1998 Department store retailing / Public service
1999
Jones resize2 Jones, John 1809 1869 1999 Whaling / Farming / Shipping
trotter resize2 Trotter, Ronald Ramsay 1927 2010 1999 Business leadership Stevens resize2 Stevens, Laurence Houghton 1920 2006 1999 Textiles / Manufacturing Ngata resize2 Ngata, Apirana Turupa 1874 1950 1999 Maori development Wigley resize2 Wigley, Rodolph Lysaght 1881 1946 1999 Tourisim Graham resize2 Graham, Robert 1820 1885 1999 Tourisim Levin resize2 Levin, Nathaniel William 1818 1903 1999 Trading / Stock and station agency Mclaren resize2 McLaren, Donald George 1933 2014 1999 Animal remedies / Racing
2000
carter2 Carter, Frances John 1869 1949 2000 Sawmilling / Timber merchandising
Harvey Alexander resize2 Harvey, Alexander 1841 1919 2000 Manufacturing Holt Robert resize2 Holt, Robert 1832 1909 2000 Sawmilling / Timber merchandising Elworthy Edward resize2 Elworthy, Edward 1836 1899 2000 Farming / Meat processing Hay Lawence resize2 Hay, James Lawrence 1888 1971 2000 Department stores Hellaby Amy resize2 Hellaby, Amy Maria 1864 1955 2000 Meat processing and retailing Laidlaw Robert resize2 Laidlaw, Robert Alexander Crookston 1885 1971 2000 Department stores skeggs resize2 Skeggs, Clifford George 1931 2000 Fishing / Transport
2001
Roberts Geoffrey resize2 Roberts, Geoffrey Newland 1906 1995 2001 Commercial aviation Horrocks John resize2 Horrocks, John Brownlow 1920 2003 2001 Transport / Commercial law Barker Mr J Heaton resize2 Barker, (John) Heaton 1867 1947 2001 Grocery Picot resize2 Picot, Brian Hall 1921 2001 Supermarketing / Education reform Horrocks Henry resize2 Horrocks, Henry Alexander 1893 1942 2001 Pulp and paper industry shirtcliffe resize2 Shirtcliffe, (George) Peter 1931 2001 Business management / Enterprise education
2002
Ah Chee Tom resize Ah-Chee, Thomas Henry 1928 2000 2002 Supermarketing
Bragato resize2 Bragato, Romeo Alessandro 1858 1913 2002 Viticulture BRASH resize2 Brash, Donald Thomas 1940 2002 Central Banking Carter Richard resize2 Carter, Richard Henry Alwyn 1935 2002 Forestry Masfen resize2 Masfen, Peter Hanbury 1941 2002 Investment wallis resize2 Wallis, Timothy William 1938 2002 Aviation / Deer industry
2003
Myers Douglas resize2 Myers, (Arthur) Douglas 1938 2003 Brewing
Holmes Frank resize2 Holmes, Francis 1874 1947 2003 Oil Entrepreneurship Whineray Sir Wilson James resize2 Whineray, Wilson James 1935 2012 2003 Rugby / Business leadership Goulter John resize2 Goulter, John Packard 1941 2003 Airport Administration Barr Peter resize2 Barr, Peter 1861 1951 2003 Accountancy Barr Robert Forsyth resize2 Barr, Robert Forsyth 1907 1967 2003 Sharebroking
2004
Eion Edgar resize2 Edgar, Eion Sinclair 1945 2004 Sharebroking
Peter Elworthy resize2 Elworthy, Peter Herbert 1935 2004 2004 Farming / Business leadership Bill Gallagher resize4 Gallagher, William Murray 1941 2004 Electric fences / Business leadership Bill Hamilton resize2 Hamilton, (Charles) William Feilden 1899 1978 2004 Jet Boats Howard Paterson resize2 Paterson, Howard James 1953 2003 2004 Entrepreneurship / Biotechnology Wendy Pye resize2 Pye, Wendy Edith 1943 2004 Children's publishing and literacy
2005
James Doig resize2 Doig, James Nimmo Crawford 1913 1984 2005 Industry
Patrick Goodman resize2 Goodman, Patrick Ledger 1929 2017 2005 Baking / Entrepreneurship Bill Richardson resize2 Richardson, (Harold) William 1940 2005 2005 Transport Gil Simpson resize2 Simpson, Gilbert Simpson 1948 2005 Software Stephen Tindall resize2 Tindall, Stephen Robert 1951 2005 Discount retailing Harvey Turner resize2 Turner, Harvey 1889 1983 2005 Horticulture / Auctioneering
2006
William Davidson resize4 Davidson, William Soltau 1846 1924 2006 Agribusiness Keith Hay resize4 Hay, Keith Wilson 1917 1997 2006 House building / Public service Michael Hill resize4 Hill, Richard Michael 1938 2006 Jewellery retailing Richard Hudson resize4 Hudson, Richard 1841 1903 2006 Baking and confectionery Neville Jordan resize2 Jordan, Neville 1943 2006 Technology entrepreneurship David Levene resize4 Levene, David Raymond 1929 2006 Retailing
2007
William Gregg resize3 Gregg, William 1836 1901 2007 Coffee
Neil Isaac resize3 Isaac, Neil 1915 1987 2007 Construction engineering / Conservation LaGrouw resize2 Le Grouw, Johannes 1913 2011 2007 Housebuilding Malaghan resize2 Malaghan, Leonard Aloysius Patrick 1906 1967 2007 Ice cream manufacturing / Medical research Plowman Neal resize2 Plowman, Neal Hutton 1938 2007 Textile / Laundry services Trevor Scott resize2 Scott, Trevor Donald 1941 2007 Business leadership / Biotechnology
2008
SirGeorgeFenwick Fenwick, George 1847 1929 2008 Newspaper publishing / Social reform
AnthonyEdwardFalkenstein Falkenstein, Anthony Edwin 1947 2008 Entrepreneurship / Business education JosephEdwardNathan2 Nathan, Joseph Edward 1835 1912 2008 Dairy entrepreneurship HughEarlePerrett2 Perrett, Hugh Earle 1939 2008 Grocery strategy / Retail innovation ShariffeCoory2 Coory, Shariffe 1866 1950 2008 Business / Community leadership JamesAlanBurnet2 Burnet, (James) Alan 1921 2008 Newspaper publishing RonaldAlexanderJarden2 Jarden, Ronald Alexander 1929 1977 2008 Rugby / Sharebroking SirRoderickBignellWeir2 Weir, Roderick Bignell 1927 2008 Stock and station leadership
2009
- Marianne Smith - drapery & philanthropy, founder of Smith & Caughey's John Plimmer Plimmer, John 1812 1905 2009 Construction / Investment CarterRonLarge2 Carter, Ronald Powell 1935 2009 Engineering consultancy / Business leadership GeorgeBecaSmall copy4 Beca, George Samuel 1921 2001 2009 Engineering consultancy CaugheySmall Preston, Marianne Caughey Smith 1851 1938 2009 Drapery / Philanthropy daniel edward leesNotLarge2 Lees, (Daniel) Edward 1923 2009 Heavy equipment Roderick Deane Small Deane, Roderick Sheldon 1941 2009 Corporate leadership
2010
Bendix HallensteinSmall Hallenstein, Bendix 1835 1905 2010 Clothes manufacturing / Public service / Philanthropy
roy savageSmall Savage, (Ernest) Roy 1934 2010 Safety equipment / Philanthropy Sir John IlottSmall Ilott, John Moody Albert 1884 1973 2010 Advertising / Philanthropy douglas goodfellow2 Goodfellow, (William) Douglas 1917 2014 2010 Resource investment / Philanthropy ernest davis2 Davis, Ernest Hyam 1872 1962 2010 Brewing / Public service / Philanthropy Leitch Leitch, Peter Charles 1944 2010 Meat retailing / Philanthropy
2011
1thomascawthronsmall4 Cawthron, Thomas 1833 1915 2011 Shipping agencies / Investment contracting / Philanthropy
1Leslie BHFsmall Hutchins, Leslie 1924 2003 2011 Tourisim / Conservation 1Anne David NormanSmall3 Norman, Anne & David 1945/49 2011 Jewellery retailing / Department store retailing / Philanthropy BrianPerrySmall Perry, Brian 1935 2011 2011 Civil engineering / Philanthropy sir percy Small2 Sargood, Sir Percy Rolfe 1865 1940 2011 Merchant / Philanthropist JohnToddSmall5 Todd, Sir John 1927 2015 2011 Energy / Investment / Philanthropy
2012
BillGallagher2 Gallagher, Alfred (Bill) 1911 1990 2012 Agribusiness
GraemeDouglas2 Douglas, Sir Graeme 1929 2016 2012 Pharmaceuticals ThomasMacarthy2 Macarthy, Thomas George 1833 1912 2012 Brewing, investment PatrickHiggins2 Higgins, Sir Patrick 1938 2012 Construction MaryJaneMilne2 Milne, Mary Jane 1840 1921 2012 Millinery/Drapery GraemeLowe2 Lowe, Graeme 1934 2012 2012 Agribusiness
2013
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SirGeorgeFistonich.png Fistonich, Sir George 1939 2013 Winemaking SirColinGiltrap-.png Giltrap, Sir Colin 1940 2013 Motor Industry SirDrydenSpring.png Spring, Sir Dryden 1939 2013 Agriculture HughGreen.png Green, Hugh 1932 2012 2013 Civil Construction MaryInnes.png Innes, Mary 1852 1941 2013 Brewing ValBarfoot.png Barfoot, Val 1897 1987 2013 Real Estate MauriceThompson.png Thompson, Maurice 1907 1968 2013 Real Estate
2014
Resize Graeme Avery Avery, Sir Graeme 2014 Publishing, Food and Wine, Sport
Resize Sir David Henry Henry, Sir David 2014 Forestry and wood processing Resize Jim McAlpine Cleaned McAlpine, James 2014 Refrigeration Resize Sir Ralph Norris Norris, Sir Ralph 2014 Leadership & Governance Resize Don Rowlands Rowlands, Sir Don 2014 Leadership & Governance Resize Jules Fulton Fulton, Jules 2014 Roading and Infrastructure Resize Bob Hogan Hogan, Bob 2014 Roading and Infrastructure Resize Lady Adrienne Stewart Stewart, Dame Adrienne 2014 Leadership and Governance
2015
Annie Cleland Millar Millar, Annie 2015 Food services and manufacturing Lloyd Morrison Morrison, Lloyd 2015 Investment Neville Crichton new Crichton, Neville 2015 Motor industry, Superyacht industry Chris Mace Mace, Chris 2015 Construction and investment Dame Alison Paterson Paterson, Dame Alison 2015 Governance Sir Russell Pettigrew new Pettigrew, Sir Russell 2015 Transport & Logistics William and George Winstone Winstone, William and George 2015 Quarrying & cartage
2016
Philip Burdon official Copy Burdon, Hon. Philip 2016 Food Production, Business Leadership and Public Policy
Rob Fenwick official Fenwick, Rob 2016 Environmental Leadership HOR 1898Web Holyoake, Noel 2016 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sir Peter Jackson official Jackson, Sir Peter 1961 2016 Film Malcolm McConnell official McConnell, Malcolm 1995 2016 Engineering Bruce Plested Plested, Bruce 2016 Global Logistics and Transportation Ward Reid needs cropping Reid, Ward 1960 2016 Rubber Industry Sir John Roberts Roberts, Sir John 1934 2016 Leadership and Industry
2017
- Thomas John Edmonds - Food Manufacturing and Commerce, founder of the Edmonds brand of baking goods and cookbook,
Thomas John Edmonds Edmonds, Thomas John 1858 1932 2017 Food Manufacturing and Commerce Sir Graeme Harrison Harrison, Sir Graeme 2017 Meat Industry, Food, Beverage, Agribusiness and Export John Leonie Hynds Hynds, John and Leonie 2017 Manufacturing, Engineering and Infrastructure George Methven Methven, George 1838 1928 2017 Engineering and Manufacture Sew Hoy, Choie 1838 1901 2017 Gold Mining, Merchant and Entrepreneur Mavis Mullins Mullins, Mavis 2017 Maori Business Development and Governance David Nathan painting Nathan, David 1816 1886 2017 Commerce, Property and Import/Export Williams, Pam 2017 Fishing Industry, Export, Aviation and Commerce
2018
YES NZ HALL OF FAME WHT New Bill Buckley 1 Bill Buckley Manufacturing
Bill Buckley is the founder of Buckley Systems Limited, the world’s leading supplier of precision electromagnets used in the manufacture of more than 90% of the world’s silicon chips. Bill took an early interest in nuclear physics before embarking on a career in engineering and later, the goal of building electromagnets. In 1986, Bill established a new company to enter the US market and today, Buckley Systems Limited's range of products are not only used in the semiconductor ion implant industry but also medical proton and photon therapy – systems that will revolutionise cancer treatments of the future.
Bill is a generous supporter of the motor-racing community and has been recognised with multiple awards for his success including the 2013 World Class New Zealander Award for Manufacturing, Design and Innovation and a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit award for services to technology, business and motorsport. Trelise Cooper Dame Trelise Cooper Fashion Design
Dame Trelise Cooper established her iconic fashion design business in the early 1980s with her first boutique opening in 1985. The Trelise Cooper international reputation is recognised by magazines such as Vogue and Marie Claire, with styles worn by many international celebrities. Trelise also produces Trelise Cooper Interiors, a fabric range made in association with textile house Charles Parson and her signature 'Trelise' fragrance was launched in late 2009. Trelise was named a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2004 and elevated to a Dame in the 2014 New Year Honours list.
Dame Trelise is a patron of the Breast Cancer Research Trust and Auckland RSA and supports Habitats for Humanity. Dame Trelise also sponsors Tomorrow's Foundation, a charity in India and undertakes volunteer work for Women's Refuge, St James Mission Food Bank and Crisis Centre. Alan Gibbs 1 Alan Gibbs Manufacturing, Vehicles, Investment Banking
Alan Gibbs is one of New Zealand's most successful entrepreneurs and inventors. He studied engineering and economics, later becoming a diplomat in London. On his return to New Zealand in the 1960's, Gibbs continued to work as an economist while also making plans to build his own car. Gibbs began experimenting with amphibious vehicles in the early 1990s. He has developed 11 different automobiles and has more than 50 different patents in his name.
Gibbs has also completed projects for the New Zealand Government to advise on restructuring the public hospital system, and to privatize the government owned forestry sector. He was the driving force behind the introduction of Sky TV and co-lead the syndicate that purchased New Zealand Telecom to undertake its restructuring.
Gibbs is one of New Zealand's leading art collectors, and has established the internationally acclaimed “Gibbs Farm” in Kaipara - the world’s largest outdoor sculpture park. Craig Graeme recompose Graeme & Craig Turner Manufacturing
Brothers Graeme and Craig are the third generation of Turners to run Sleepyhead – following on from father Bert, Uncle Roy and Grandfather Sidney, who saw the potential of a business that made natural seed fibre mattresses out of a small factory shed in Auckland 80 years ago. Since then Sleepyhead has consistently led the market in quality and value. The Turner family’s hands-on ownership through the generations has seen continuity of management and an accumulation of expertise that is unrivalled. Today directors Graeme and Craig are regularly on the factory floor monitoring, perfecting and improving the way things are done. Constant investment in research and technology has produced ‘world first’ innovations such as Sensorzone and their commitment to local production has created over 1200 jobs across Australasia. Now one of NZ’s most trusted brands, the majority of Kiwis now sleep on a Sleepyhead bed.
James Dilworth 1 James Dilworth 1815 - 1894 Businessman, Philanthropist
Born in Ireland in 1815, James made his way to NZ in 1841, becoming a successful businessman and farmer, accumulating significant wealth through his various interests. James was a founding trustee of Auckland Savings Bank, Elected member of Auckland Provincial Council and a supporter of the Kindergarten movement and the YMCA; James bequeathed the bulk of his estate to establish the Dilworth Ulster Institute which was charged with setting up a school for boys. Today Dilworth School is the largest boarding only school in Australasia and the endowment which funds the scholarships for students has grown to a level of $550 million. The boys are drawn from low decile environments and receive a robust education fulfilling James wish that they become "good and useful members of society". Elspeth Kennedy Elspeth Kennedy 1931 - 2017 Stockbroker, Governance, Philanthropy
Pioneering businesswoman Elspeth Kennedy was born in Invercargill and began her career at the Invercargill City Council and teaching music. Kennedy was the first woman to become a member of the New Zealand stock exchange and also the first woman to run her own broking business. After a successful career as a stock broker and director of various companies Elspeth turned her energy to improving the care of the terminally ill. As chairwoman of the Nelson Tasman Hospice Trust from 1998 to 2014, she was instrumental in building the first hospice facility in Nelson which has since grown to a 10 bed palliative care inpatient unit
Elspeth was appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire in 1990, and a Companion of the Queen's Service Order in the New Year honours for her valuable voluntary service to the community. Tony Nightingale 1 Tony Nightingale 1939 - 2003 Manufacturing
Tony Nightingale, son of Resene Paints founder Ted, joined the Resene family business in the late 1950s and officially took over in 1972. Tony made two decisions that transformed both Resene and the industry: developing lead-free paint; and marketing directly to trade and architects. His intuitive feel for the market expanded the business dramatically. The purchase of Mason Handprints a small wallpaper company. The central Wellington office was soon transformed into Resene’s first ‘ColorShop’ and was the forerunner for the national chain of stores. The company pioneered the development of coloured paint bases and has built a reputation as New Zealand’s colour leader. Like his father, Tony was an innovator, taking the company multinational, and introducing new products, processes and colour systems. Tony supported many charitable institutions including Life Flight and Wellington's Mary Potter Hospice.
Sir Russell Matthews 1 Sir Russell Matthews 1896 - 1987 Civil Engineering and Roading
Russell Matthews was born in New Plymouth and began his working life as an assistant engineer for the New Plymouth Borough Council. After serving in World War 1 Mathews stayed in England for three further years to study road construction. He arrived back in New Zealand in 1922 eventually establishing Russell Matthews & Company – the firm becoming New Zealand's largest roading contractor, sealing more than 3000 kilometres of road from Whangarei to Invercargill. Matthews was also a founding director of the New Plymouth-based chemical company, Ivon Watkins Limited, serving on its board from 1944 to 1962. Russell was also a dedicated horticulturist. He and wife Mary created the renowned garden “Tupare” and Russell he was a driving force behind the development of New Plymouth's famous Pukeiti. Matthews was made an OBE in 1971 for his services to industry, horticulture and philanthropy and became a knight bachelor in 1982 for services to horticulture and the community. 2018 Laureates Congratulations to the outstanding 2018 laureates of the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
Bill Buckley 1 Bill Buckley Trelise Cooper Dame Trelise Cooper Alan Gibbs 1 Alan Gibbs Craig Graeme recompose Graeme & Craig Turner James Dilworth 1 James Dilworth Elspeth Kennedy Elspeth Kennedy Tony Nightingale 1 Tony Nightingale Sir Russell Matthews 1 Sir Russell Matthews