Dentsu Aotearoa takes top honour at 2025 HRNZ Awards

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AUCKLAND, Today: The 2025 HRNZ Awards brought together 450 industry leaders to celebrate the best in HR excellence across New Zealand, last week.

Dentsu Aotearoa, a first-time finalist, was nominated in three categories and was the only representative from the marketing and advertising sector.

The standout moment of the night was dentsu Aotearoa winning the HRNZ Supreme Award, recognising the organisation that demonstrates the highest leadership in HR practices.

Kirsten Beggs, dentsu Aotearoa Human Resources Director, expressed pride in the team’s effort, “As the whakataukī goes, ‘He waka eke noa’ – We are all in this together.


“These awards are a reflection of the incredible people who make dentsu Aotearoa so special.” – Rob Harvey


“These awards shine a light on the dedication and commitment of everyone at dentsu Aotearoa. Our shared focus on fostering a supportive workplace has been pivotal to our success. Thank you HRNZ for this amazing recognition.”

This achievement reinforces dentsu Aotearoa’s commitment to a workplace culture that puts people first. Competing against some of New Zealand’s most recognised businesses, the award highlights the power of people-centric leadership, a connected team, and a shared vision for success.

Rob Harvey, dentsu Aotearoa CEO added, “These awards are a reflection of the incredible people who make dentsu Aotearoa so special. Manaakitanga is at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition reinforces the importance of cultivating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.

“To be recognised alongside some of New Zealand’s leading organisations shows that a deep commitment to people and culture can create meaningful impact.”


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