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Judges Scoring Criteria for the Excellence in Innovation Award
| Overview of planning undertaken
Policies or procedures in place to encourage innovation, and how the innovation was identified and planned. |
15% |
| Evidence of what the company has done
Evidence of planning documents with goals, actions and time frames. Evidence of innovation implemented. The risks and challenges faced and how these were overcome. |
10% |
| Innovation/creative thinking
Information on whether there is an environment of continued improvement and innovation - what is done when a new idea is suggested, how innovation is encouraged, is there a business as usual or out of the box approach and the uniqueness of the innovation. |
40% |
| Outcome for the business
Measurement of success vs. goals, how are the benefits maximised and sustained for growth, what were the business achievements over the last 12 to 18 months, and learnings for the business. |
30% |
| Outcome for the Manawatū region
Impact of the innovation: employment, is the company exporting, greater awareness of the region and whether the company is a regional ambassador . |
5% |
Judges Scoring Criteria for the Excellence in a Marketing Campaign Award
| Overview of planning undertaken
How the company planned and approached the marketing campaign using customer research and/or market insights. |
20% |
| Evidence of what the company has done
Evidence of the campaign planning including measurable objectives, campaign implementation and evaluation of campaign effectiveness. |
15% |
| Innovation/creative thinking
Innovation/creative thinking demonstrated throughout the campaign from development to execution. |
30% |
| Outcome for the business
The campaign has had a positive impact on the business and achieved the set objectives. |
35% |
Judges Scoring Criteria for the Innovation with Talent Award
| Overview of planning undertaken
Planning that was undertaken in relation to talent attraction, recruitment, development and retention. |
20% |
| Evidence of what the company has done
Evidence on how the business demonstrated promoting diversity and fostering inclusion, pay equity, talent development, health, safety and wellbeing. |
15% |
| Innovation/creative thinking
Did the business show innovation or creative thinking in talent attraction, recruitment, development and retention. |
30% |
| Outcome for the business
Did the talent initiatives show a positive outcome for the business. Has the business evaluated the impact of the programme and shown evidence of this. |
30% |
| Outcome for the Manawatū region
Describe the impact that your innovation with talent initiative(s) has had on the wider Manawatū region in terms of skills development and employment. |
5% |
Judges Scoring Criteria for the Spirit of Manawatū Award
| Overview of planning undertaken
Evidence on how the initiative(s) were conceptualised and planned and the how the impact is measured. |
15% |
| Evidence of what the company has done
Evidence of how the initiative(s) were introduced and what was achieved. |
15% |
| Innovation/creative thinking
Are the initiative(s) implemented as a result of a business as usual approach or out of the box thinking, and how were staff and the community engaged in the initiative(s). |
20% |
| Outcome for business
Details on the benefits for the business in terms of financial and the non-financial impacts such as reputation, brand and corporate citizenship. How will the initiative become sustainable. |
20% |
| Outcome for the Manawatū region
Details on how this initiative(s) impacted/benefitted the community and the broader region. This includes social, environmental, cultural, and economic impacts. Promotion of the principals of Te Tiriti O Waitangi (Participation, Protection and Partnership). |
30% |
Westpac Choose Manawatū Business Awards Terms and Conditions
1. Through entering the Westpac Choose Manawatū Business Awards (Awards), we declare:
a. We are currently trading profitability and our trading outlook is positive. We are not aware of any circumstances that would impact negatively on our financial position over the next 12 months
2. We accept that the entry to the Awards requires us to:
a. Participate in an interview/presentation if one of the top three businesses in our category
b. Provide a copy of our business logo to the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA)
3. If we are successfully identified as a finalist, we agree to:
a. Participate in an interview with the judges on 13 November 2020
b. Submit a blurb of approx. 50-70 words for use in promotional activity
c. Participate in a photography session by our official photographer
d. Participate in a Manawatū Standard full-page advert
e. Agree to have our business promoted as a finalist within promotional activity
f. Agree to Westpac contacting our business for promotional purposes
g. Provide a statement from your chartered accountant to confirm the viability of your business from your August management accounts
4. We agree to the Terms and Conditions of entry for the 2020 Westpac Choose Manawatū Business Awards:
a. The organisers reserve the right to limit the number of entries per category
b. No existing sponsor may enter the awards
c. The decision undertaken by judges is limited to information provided by the business during the judging period. Additional information provided outside these stages will not be considered
d. Any information gathered during the Awards and judging process will remain strictly confidential
e. Decisions made by the judges are final and may not be disputed
Study Manawatū Scholarship Terms and Conditions
Here’s everything you need to know before applying for our Study Manawatū Scholarship.
1. These Terms apply to the Study Manawatū Scholarship that will be open for applications between 12.00am NZST on Thursday 10 September 2020 and 5:00pm NZST on Thursday 29 October 2020.
2. Entries start at 12:00am and close at 11:59pm every day between 10 September – 28 October 2020, and start at 12:00am and close at 5:00pm on 29 October 2020.
3. The Scholarship owner is Central Economic Development Agency Ltd (CEDA), TSB Tower, Level 1, 1-19 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
4. Valid applications must be submitted via the website or by emailing the Talent and Skills Senior at CEDA at kristi.atkins@ceda.nz. Large files should be sent through WeTransfer.com
5. Each application submitted must comply with the following (failure to do so will result in disqualification of the applicant’s submission from consideration):
a. be a video of maximum 2 minutes in length, OR a written essay in English no more than 500 words long, OR a photo series/essay containing no more than 10 images and accompanied by no more than 150 words in English
b. be the entrant’s original work and does not infringe any copyright.
c. must not be offensive, illegal, obscene or pornographic.
6. By submitting an application, you agree to give CEDA rights to use the copy, video and/or photography to promote Manawatū as a study destination royalty free.
7. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a judging panel consisting of three (3) judges. The recipients will be contacted via their supplied email address before 5.00pm on Friday 20 November 2020. The recipient must make contact with CEDA by reply email within one (1) week of being announced/emailed.
8. Scholarship recipients will receive a scholarship to the value of $1,000+GST to be spent on study or course related expenses only. This may include but is not limited to:
– School or course fees
– School uniform
– Books or study related stationery
– School activities such as sports fees, extracurricular trips or club activities.
9. The scholarship will be paid in full to the secondary or tertiary instituted with whom the recipient has enrolled for 2021. The recipient will then work directly with the provider to determine the spend and distribute the funds. The scholarship funds must not be used for the purchase or supply of alcohol.
10. Scholarship recipients names may be published on Palmerston North City & Manawatū Facebook page and in any associated communications made by CEDA.
11. Staff and immediate families of CEDA are not eligible to enter.
12. Travel and other incidental costs associated with claiming the scholarship, are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
13. The scholarship is not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash.
14. CEDA is not responsible for any applications that may not be received whether through personal error or information technology faults.
15. Judging decision(s) are full and final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
16. In the event that a scholarship becomes unavailable for reasons beyond CEDA’s control, CEDA is under no obligation to provide a substitute scholarship.
17. International Students are defined as fee paying students who are not New Zealand citizens or holders of a residence class visa.
18. By submitting an application, applicants accept the terms and conditions stated above.
Get Work Ready Scholarship Terms & Conditions
Here’s everything you need to know before applying for our Get Work Ready Scholarship.
1. These Terms apply to the Get Work Ready Scholarship that will be open for applications between 12.00am NZST on Thursday 10 September 2020 and 5:00pm NZST on Thursday 29 October 2020.
2. Entries start at 12:00am and close at 11:59pm every day between 26 August – 28 October 2020, and start at 12:00am and close at 5:00pm on 29 October 2020.
3. The Scholarship owner is Central Economic Development Agency Ltd (CEDA), TSB Tower, Level 1, 1-19 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
4. Valid applications must be submitted via the website or by emailing the Talent and Skills Senior at CEDA at kristi.atkins@ceda.nz. Large files should be sent through WeTransfer.com
5. Each application submitted must comply with the following (failure to do so will result in disqualification of the applicant’s submission from consideration):
a. Be a video of maximum 2 minutes in length OR a written essay in English no more than 500 words long OR a photo series/essay containing no more than 10 images and accompanied by no more than 150 words in English.
b. be the entrant’s original work and does not infringe any copyright.
c. must not be offensive, illegal, obscene or pornographic.
d. include an overview of how the $1,000 will be spent.
6. By submitting an application, you agree to give CEDA rights to use the copy, video and photography to promote Manawat? as a study destination royalty free.
7. Recipients will be selected by a judging panel consisting of three (3) judges. The recipients will be contacted via their email before 5.00pm on Friday 20 November 2020. The recipient must make contact by return email within one (1) week of being announced/emailed.
8. Scholarship recipients will receive a scholarship valued at $1000+GST to be spent on work preparation related expenses only. This may include but is not limited to:
– Work attire or uniform
– Courses that will enable the recipient to ‘Get Work Ready’ such as to complete a driver’s license course, English speaking course, CV support, or business network membership
9. The scholarship will be paid in full to the recipient in the form of vouchers for specified items at the business where the items are to be purchased, or providers of membership/training to be received. The scholarship must not be used for the purchase or supply of food or alcohol.
10. Scholarship recipients name may be published on Palmerston North City & Manawatu Facebook page and in any associated communications made by CEDA.
11. Staff and immediate families of CEDA are not eligible to enter.
12. Travel and other incidental costs associated with claiming the scholarship, are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
13. The scholarship is not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash.
14. CEDA is not responsible for any applications that may not be received whether through personal error or information technology faults.
15. Judging decision(s) are full and final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
16. In the event that a scholarship becomes unavailable for reasons beyond CEDA’s control, CEDA is under no obligation to provide a substitute scholarship.
17. International Students are defined as fee paying students who are not New Zealand citizens or holders of a residence class visa.
18. By submitting an application, applicants accept the terms and conditions stated above.
ManawatuNZ Visual Library Terms & Conditions
Central Economic Development Agency Ltd (CEDA) makes a website available, known as the ManawatuNZ Visual Library (Visual Library) that is located at https://platform.crowdriff.com/m/ManawatuNZ. If you would like to use the images, videos and other resources available in the Visual Library, you will need to abide by these Terms & Conditions.
The Visual Library contains images, videos and other resources that are available free of charge to media, operators and organisations for the purposes of promoting Manawatū as a great place to visit, live, work, study and do business. These Terms & Conditions apply to all users of the Visual Library and/or the content, including users who download any content from the Visual Library or simply view content on or available through the Visual Library. By accessing, browsing and using the Media Hub, you indicate that you have read and accepted the Terms & Conditions.
These Terms & Conditions are subject to change, at the sole discretion of CEDA, at any time. When changes are made a new copy of the Terms & Conditions will be made available on the Visual Library. Please check the Visual Library regularly to view the then-current Terms.
General conditions of use
1. You must request approval from CEDA prior to using these resources for any purpose by supplying your contact information through the Visual Library. Misrepresentation of intended usage may result in future requests being declined.
2. If your request is approved, your rights to these resources are non-exclusive and non-transferable.
3. If your request is denied, we will send you an email with the reason(s) as to why it was denied. If your request is denied you are therefore prohibited to use the content requested.
Terms of use
Images
1. All images on this website are protected under copyright and other laws of New Zealand. Likewise, with international conventions and similar laws abroad.
2. Unless otherwise stated, copyright, licensing rights and other intellectual property rights for the images, are owned or controlled by CEDA or their licensors.
3. All images are to be credited to “ManawatuNZ.co.nz“, where possible.
Videos
1. All videos on this website are protected under copyright and other laws of New Zealand. Likewise, with international conventions and similar laws abroad.
2. Unless otherwise stated, copyright, licensing rights and other intellectual property rights for the videos, are owned or controlled by CEDA or their licensors.
3. These videos may not be altered or modified in any way, with the exception of non-branded stock footage which may be re-edited as required.
4. All videos are to be credited to “ManawatuNZ.co.nz“, where possible.
Other resources
1. All other resources on this website are protected under copyright and other laws of New Zealand. Likewise, with international conventions and similar laws abroad.
2. Unless otherwise stated, copyright, licensing rights and other intellectual property rights for these resources, are owned or controlled by CEDA.
3. These resources may not be altered or modified in any way, without the explicit approval of CEDA.
Privacy of Information
We may collect your personal information (including without limitation, your name and email address). We will not use or disclose your personal information except in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 1993. We may use your personal information and/or activity, to analyse usage of this website and to improve the content and customisation of this website.
Disclaimer
CEDA does not give any warranty or other assurance as to the resources appearing in the ManawatuNZ Visual Library, their accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CEDA disclaims all responsibility for any damages or losses (including, and without limitation, financial loss, damages or loss of business, loss of profits, or savings, direct or indirect or consequential losses) arising in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise from the use of, or inability to use these resources or from any action or decision taken as a result of using these resources.
ManawatuNZ Public Uploader Terms & Conditions
By submitting my photo(s) I am confirming that I am 18 years of age or older, and that I have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions outlined below:
– Include your name, email address and a caption naming the place and people in the photo
– Contact details will remain confidential to the Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) and will only be used for the purpose of sourcing higher resolution photos should it be required. Your name and caption will be published with your photo, and may be edited.
– Only photos taken within the Manawatu region will be approved to be submitted. The photo must be of high resolution (at least 1500px wide), but no larger than 4MB in size.
– All photos must be submitted without watermarks
– All submitters must certify that any photo(s) submitted are their own work, and that they own the rights to said photo(s)
– By submitting a photo(s), you agree that any individuals in the photo(s) have provided their verbal consent in allowing their picture to be submitted to #LoveManawatu, on to ManawatuNZ.co.nz and be used for Central Economic Development Agency’s (CEDA) promotional purposes. If the photo contains a child, express consent must have been obtained by the child’s parent or caregiver.
– By submitting a photo(s), you agree to give permission to CEDA to use the photo(s) and/or caption(s) for any purpose, such as in promotional materials, publications, displays, on websites, social media and digital channels without compensation to the photographer or any individuals or anything in the photo(s).
– I understand that not all photos submitted will appear in the #LoveManawatu photo gallery on ManawatuNZ.co.nz