Business Night Out 2025
Council’s biggest night in business is back!
This year's Bayleys Business Night Out will be held on Thursday 4 September.
Business category entries are now closed.
People's Choice Award
Nominations are in and finalists for the 2025 People’s Choice Awards have been announced!
Matamata finalists:
- GO NZ Driving School
- Kaimai Vets
- Kings Glass & Glazing
- Merchant of Matamata
- Redoubt Bar & Eatery Matamata
Morrinsville finalists:
- Coronation Grill & Burger
- New World Morrinsville
- Redoubt Bar and Eatery Morrinsville
- Silver Scissors
- The Beauty Lounge
Te Aroha finalists:
- Cafe 77
- Cinnamon Room Cafe
- New Light Minimart and Takeaways
- Taj Indian Restaurant
- The Old Forge Kitchen
Vote here for your favourite business from Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha.
Voting closes 11 August 2025.
Purchase tickets
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now - secure your ticket and be part of the celebration!
This event always sells out, so if you and your team wish to attend, we strongly advise purchasing
tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Your ticket includes a drink on arrival, canapés, buffet style dinner, and dessert.
Ticket sales close on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
Guest speaker - Lisa O'Neill
Our guest speaker for 2025 is brought to you by CooperAitken.
For over two decades, Lisa O'Neill has been electrifying audiences with her unique ability to deliver
profound messages through side-splitting humour. After watching countless people struggle with energy,
leadership and personal growth, Lisa discovered that transformation happens when hard truths are
delivered with lightness and laughter.
She's authored seven books and spoken to audiences of 5000+, and works with major organisations.
With infectious energy and practical wisdom, Lisa helps people and organisations get out of their
own way to create magnificent lives and exceptional results. Learn more about Lisa O'Neill here.
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