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Deloitte Fast 50 2026

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The Deloitte Fast 50 is back for its 26th year celebrating the innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses achieving remarkable growth. Entries 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.

Register your interest

Held annually, the Deloitte Fast 50 programme ranks and celebrates New Zealand’s fastest growing businesses across our Fast 50 and Master of Growth indices. Entries for 2026 are open Monday 20 July, register your interest.

The 2025 programme marked 25 years of Fast 50 in New Zealand, a milestone that reflects the calibre, ingenuity and ambition of Kiwi businesses across the country.

Explore the Fast 50 index, the Master of Growth index, and ‘Insights from Innovators’, the Deloitte Fast 50 ezine featuring stories from winners, alongside insights and trends.

Explore the Fast 50 indices and awards

Deloitte Fast 50 index

Celebrating New Zealand’s fastest growing businesses continuing to innovate in a uncertain market.

Master of Growth index

Putting a spotlight on established New Zealand businesses with sustained growth over the last five years.

Insights from Innovators

Explore our digital magazine showcasing inspiring stories of adaptability, innovation and success from across the 2025 Fast 50 ecosystem.

25 years of the Fast 50

Celebrating epic Kiwi businesses for 25 years.

What were the 2025 Fast 50 criteria?

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.

What were the 2025 Fast 50 categories?

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.

Why enter?

Being part of the 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!

Fast 50 entry criteria

The Fast 50 index recognises businesses demonstrating significant growth over the last three years. To enter, you need revenue of $1M or above in FY23 and independently prepared financial statements for FY23 and FY25.

Master of Growth entry criteria

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 FY21 and independently prepared financial statements for FY21 and FY25.

How are the indices determined?

Businesses are ranked according to percentage revenue growth. The 2025 Fast 50 and Master of Growth rankings and full indices will be revealed at our national celebration on 27 November.

What does the entry process entail?

The process is quick and straightforward! Simply complete our online entry form and submit your independently prepared financial statements for FY23 and FY25 (Fast 50) or FY21 and FY25 (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.

Is your business leading the charge?