Competition has been fierce with 56 local businesses from Albert-Eden being named finalists across categories for the Albert-Eden Business Awards 2018.
A total of 320 nominations for 173 individual businesses were received and voting took place between 28 March and 4 May. The winners will be announced at a glittering gala ceremony at Eden Park on 22 May.
Keep an eye out for more updates on the Albert-Eden Local Board Facebook page.
"The public response has been amazing. A total of 14,231 locals voted for their favourite businesses," says Glenda Fryer, Albert-Eden Local Board Deputy Chair.
"We really love shopping local as the business owners and retailers in Albert Eden give their very best to our community in so many ways beyond just their services.
"We’re all waiting eagerly to find out on 22 May who local residents thought were the best in different categories," she says.
Shortlisted businesses from Albert-Eden
Business & Professional Services
Focus Marketing Ltd
YMCA Mt Albert
Goodwin Property Management
Shay's Auto Valet
Ray White Sandringham
Learning at the Point Community Kindergarten
Debase Studio
Health & Beauty
Barba Men’s Grooming
All Smiles Dental
Rodney Wayne Dominion Road
House of Health
Chiropractic Healthcare Mt Albert
Caci St Lukes
SoreBods Osteopath
Health & Sports Fitness Club
Neo Dental Ltd
Ellipse Beauty & Media Spa
Hospitality – Licensed
Albert's Post
The Midnight Baker
The Clare Inn
Lord Kitchener
Crave Café
Monzu – Taste of Napoli
Satya South Indian Restaurant Mt Eden
Satya South Indian Restaurant Sandringham
Satya Spice and Chai Shop
Zap2 Thai Cafe & Bar
Viet Kitchen
Rocky's Restaurant & Café
Hospitality ‐ Non‐Licensed
7 Siri Taste of Sri Lanka
Food Inn Eatery & Catering
Thai Cuisine
Grill and Shakes
Forage Café
Spilt Milk
Let Them Eat Cake
Hello Friends & Allies
Gingerbirds Kitchen & Catering
Manufacturing & Trade
Sandringham Laundromat
Five Star Print
Carpet Court St Lukes
Mt Eden Vehicle Care Centre
Retail
Coffee and Tea Lovers
AV World
Antique Alley
GoSport.nz Ltd
Good Thing
VAPO
The Carpenters Daughter
Yvonne Sanders Antiques
BODYFX Retail
Epsom Dolls & Craft
Retro Addiction
Auckland Lock Services
Fresh Collective Alberton Ave
Time Out Bookstore