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Deloitte Fast 50

Tuned into the future

Entries open 20 July 2026.

 

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Some hear noise. You hear next.

The Deloitte Fast 50 celebrates businesses that aren’t just moving quickly, they’re tuned in to the signals that matter.

The programme ranks and recognises New Zealand’s fastest-growing businesses across the Fast 50 and Master of Growth indices.

Regional celebrations announcing this year’s regional category winners and index qualifiers will be held across the country on 14 October, ahead of the national announcement of the full indices on 12 November.

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Explore the Deloitte Fast 50 indices and awards

Deloitte Fast 50 index

For businesses operating for three or more years with revenue of $1 million in FY24, achieving rapid growth and ready to see what’s next.

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Master of Growth index

Recognising established businesses achieving sustained growth through capability and long-term focus with revenue of $5 million in FY22.

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Insights from Innovators

Explore our digital magazine showcasing inspiring stories of adaptability, innovation, and success from Fast 50 and Master of Growth businesses.

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The 2025 Fast 50 index recognised businesses demonstrating significant growth over the last three years, determined by revenue growth percentage. To qualify, businesses needed to:

  • be a New Zealand registered business, trading for a minimum of three years
  • have revenue of $1 million or above in FY23
  • submit independently prepared financial statements for FY23 and FY25
  • supply export revenue for FY23 and FY25, where applicable

Entries for the 2026 programme open Monday 20 July. If you’re considering entering, register your interest online today to receive full entry details, criteria and key dates as they are released.

Fast 50 applicants were also eligible for national and regional award categories recognising the fastest-growing businesses across:

  • Construction
  • Consumer products and retail
  • Export
  • Food and beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Māori or Pasifika owned
  • Services
  • Technology

Entries for the 2026 programme open Monday 20 July. If you’re considering entering, register your interest online today to receive full entry details, criteria and key dates as they are released.

Being part of the Deloitte Fast 50 programme gives your business:

  • Association with the Fast 50 brand: an internationally recognised award programme
  • Invitations to Fast 50 events
  • The opportunity to network and build relationships with like-minded business owners and leaders from a range of sectors and industries
  • Profile raising opportunities through our digital, billboard, and media campaigns

...and if you needed another reason, our celebrations are a chance for you to take stock of your achievements, think about where you want to go next, and celebrate your success!

The Fast 50 index recognises businesses demonstrating significant growth over the last three years. To enter, you need revenue of $1 million or above in FY24 and independently prepared financial statements for FY24 and FY26. Entries open Monday 20 July 2026.

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The Master of Growth index recognises businesses with sustained growth over the past five years. To enter, you need revenue of $5 million or above in FY22 and independently prepared financial statements for FY22 and FY26. Entries open Monday 20 July 2026.

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Businesses are ranked according to percentage revenue growth. The 2026 Fast 50 and Master of Growth rankings and full indices will be revealed at our national celebration on 12 November.

The process is quick and straightforward! Simply complete our online entry form and submit your independently prepared financial statements for FY24 and FY26 (Fast 50) or FY22 and FY26 (Master of Growth). After you’ve entered, we’ll visit your business for a face-to-face meeting to help us better understand your business and how you’re achieving such great results. The information we gather from this meeting is collated anonymously and used to identify trends and develop insights regarding the successes and challenges that New Zealand businesses are facing.

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