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Best Design Awards 2026 - Toi Manahau Designers Institute Black Pin Recipient

Valentina Machina FDINZ

Toi Manahau Designers Institute Black Pin is awarded to a Member of the Institute who has made a lasting and valuable contribution to the design profession and design culture in New Zealand.

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Best Design Awards 2026 - Photos of the Night are now LIVE

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Best Design Awards 2026 - John Britten Black Pin Recipient

Daniel Witten-Hannah, CEO Fisher & Paykel Appliances

The John Britten Black Pin is awarded to a designer for their leadership, vision and achievement in putting New Zealand on the global stage.

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Best Design Awards 2026 - Congratulations to all the winners of the Best Design Awards 2026! 👏

Your creativity, dedication, and vision are shaping the future of design in Aotearoa. Thank you for inspiring our community and setting new standards for what’s possible.

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Best Design Awards 2026
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Best Design Awards 2026
The Best Afterparty 🎉

Whakatau - Te Aroha Grace, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
MC's - Stacey & Scotty Morrison
DJ's - Sweet Mix Kids, Brotherhoodjz

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Best Design Awards 2026

Tickets close in 5 Working Days 🎟️

Friday 9th October
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Viaduct Events Centre
Tāmaki

Tickets: $350.00 (incl GST)
Student Finalists Tickets: $265 (incl GST)

Any additional tickets for lecturers/tutors, partners, family or friends etc. are at the standard $350.00

TICKET SALES CLOSE 2nd October.
*Ticket refunds closed Friday 11th September.

Pre-registered Dietaries - email bestawards@dinz.org.nz

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Best Design Awards 2026 - Meet our Silver & Kōha Partners
@eccnewzealand
Cactuslab
@fredrecruitment

ECC is committed to supporting creativity with leading-edge technology in lighting design.

Cactuslab are proud to be the team behind the DINZ & Best Awards websites, from initial build through to ongoing care.

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Best Design Awards 2026 - Meet our Gold Partner - @italianstoneltd

Italian Stone brings the world's finest natural surfaces that elevate projects with timeless beauty and enduring quality.

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Best Design Awards 2026 - Meet our Gold Partner - @homestylemag

homestyle magazine shines a light on New Zealand's creative talent - curating stories, spaces, and ideas that inspire designers.

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Best Design Awards 2026 - Meet our Gold Partner - @harrowsfurniture

Harrows commitment to craftsmanship and purposeful design helps shape environments where communities thrive

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Best Design Awards 2026 - Meet our Gold Partner - @fortetimber

Forté's work starts and ends with nature, refining what's already resilient, beautiful, and enduring.

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