Who will be NZ’s 2025 Local Business Hero?

We are looking for local Kiwi businesses who really stood out over the last 12 months. Those business owners that helped brighten your day, provided an outstanding service or that you can always count on to remember your order. Nominate your favourite business today to win – and give them the recognition they deserve!

Businesses can win:

The National winner will receive a NZ Local Business Hero Winner Certificate, $2500 cash, a Stuff sponsored content article championing their business and a Neighbourly advertising package valued up to $2500 (two regional sponsored posts + one Annual Premium Business listing).

Nominators can win:

  • $500 Prezzy® card for the nominator of the national winner of the Local Business Hero competition.
  • $250 Prezzy® card for nominators of runners up (three runners up – 2nd, 3rd, 4th) of the Local Business Hero competition.

Check out our Terms and Conditions to see the eligibility requirements and find out how nominations will be judged.

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2022 Prospa Local Business Hero

Prizes

All Nominated Businesses 11 x Prospa Local Business Hero Regional Finalists
  • NZ Local Business Hero Finalist Certificate
  • 12-month Neighbourly Premium Business listing (valued at $399)
  • $100 Prezzy® gift card for the business
  • $100 Prezzy® gift card for the nominator
Prospa Local Business Hero National Winner
  • NZ Local Business Hero Winner Certificate
  • $2500 cash prize from Prospa
  • $5000 Stuff advertising package
  • $2500 Neighbourly package (two regional sponsored posts + one Annual Premium Business listing)

How it works

  1. Nominate the business. Fill in the details and tell us a bit about why you think the business should be named 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.
  2. Spread the word. Neighbourly will be on the lookout for engagement – so tell your friends, and drum up some support.
  3. Win prizes. Check out our Terms and Conditions to see the eligibility requirements and find out how nominations will be judged.
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