See this year's winners!
We are delighted to announce the winners of The New Zealand Fraud Awards 2026 See the photos...See the winners...3 March 2027
Park Hyatt, Auckland
Park Hyatt Auckland, 99 Halsey Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1010
Tahir goes down a storm at the New Zealand Fraud Awards 2026!
Often referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, the New Zealand Fraud Awards is one of the biggest events on the LP calendar.
Following Retail Risk – Auckland, the New Zealand Fraud Awards is a glittering celebration of exceptional work within the industry. Make sure to enter your colleagues, your customers, your partners and yourself..!
The winners
THE RETAIL RISK BEST NEWCOMER AWARD
Awarded to the most exciting new business or solution, supplying any part of the risk and loss prevention industry, launched in the last two years.
THE WINNERS
FaceFirst Facial Matching
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Go Guard
THE RETAIL RISK RETAILER AND POLICING COLLABORATION AWARD
This Award recognises collaborative initiatives between retailers and the Police to successfully prevent crime and/or catch criminals.
THE WINNERS
NZ Police Retail Investigation Support Unit
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Woolworths and NZ Police
THE RETAIL RISK INNOVATION IN RISK MANAGEMENT AWARD
This Award recognises innovative solutions to risk management challenges faced either in-store or associated with an online business – such as fulfilment from store, or kerbside pick-up, distribution centres and the supply chain.
THE WINNERS
Purchek Trolley Locks – Gatekeeper
HIGHLY COMMENDED
FaiceAlert Edge on Axis
THE RETAIL RISK BEST COLLABORATION AWARD
This Award recognises collaborative initiatives between retailers and suppliers to successfully prevent crime and/or catch criminals.
THE WINNERS
Newmarket Business Association and Axon
HIGHLY COMMENDED
ShopCare Violence and Aggressive Behaviour
Prevention Guidance
THE RETAIL RISK RISING STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to an individual for their outstanding achievements over the previous year.
THE WINNER
Pete Evans – Foodstuffs South Island
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Sarah Keenan – lululemon
THE RETAIL RISK HALL OF FAME AWARD
The ultimate lifetime achievement award, voted for by the industry…
THE WINNER
Matthew Murray
THE RETAIL RISK VENDOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded for integrity, honesty, consistency, innovation and outstanding service to the retail community over the past year.
THE WINNERS
Auror
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Hivewatch Security Software
THE RETAIL RISK GROUP RISK MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded for outstanding individual achievement, at the most senior levels in risk management, over the last year.
THE WINNER
Nathan Breed – Briscoe Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Mike Uri – Woolworths
Table reservations
The New Zealand Fraud Awards Gala Dinner will be a glittering black tie affair with champagne reception, four course fine-dining experience with wines, and the Awards themselves. Later on, there will be live music performed by a band of international repute, followed by a DJ and dancing until late.
If you have not yet booked a table then please check the table availability below, select one of the tables shown as still available and click the ‘reserve’ button to book.
If you are a retailer wishing to be hosted by one of our table sponsors, please email [email protected]


