NZB Shines at Export Awards

Media Release - Friday June 29

New Zealand Bloodstock topped the shortlist at the 2018 Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Awards having achieved finalist status in the Best Large Business category.

NZB AirfreightThe other finalists in the category included technology business Invenco, agricultural and security supplies business Gallagher Group, and dairy company Milk New Zealand Dairy.

"To be a finalist amongst the caliber of these businesses is a great achievement," commented NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook.

"We're focused on delivering returns to the New Zealand thoroughbred industry, an area we are always looking to grow, and the export market plays a large part in that equation.

"Being a finalist for this award is a reflection of the service, performance, dedication and loyalty the team at NZB demonstrate to our customers on a daily basis and being recognised as an export leader is an exceptional endorsement for NZB and the wider thoroughbred industry."

Gallagher Group, celebrating their 80th year of operation, picked up the award for the Best Large Business as well as the overall Supreme Award.

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