PHOTO GALLERY: NZ Hi-Tech Awards gala dinner

The 2016 New Zealand Hi Tech Awards were held in Auckland on Friday the 20^th of May.

A record breaking 900 people attended the gala dinner, held to celebrate the successes of New Zealand’s high-tech companies across 13 categories and to recognise two new ‘Flying Kiwis’.

Some of the highlights included:

• Vista Group announced Hi-Tech Company of the Year
• Katherine Corich and Sam Morgan inducted into the NZ Hi-Tech Hall of Fame
• 90 Seconds winning two awards
• Precision Seafood Harvesting winning the new Maori Innovation Award

You can find the full list of winners here.

The Hi-Tech Awards were assessed by a judging panel of more than 50 people, including James Caan from Dragons' Den and Linda Jenkinson, Chair of LesConcierges.

The momentous night was a great success in recognising the achievements of Kiwis taking on the world, and winning - have a look at some of the photos below.