The Bond Store Distillery Kāpiti wins Electra Business of the Year 2025
We’re thrilled to share that The Bond Store has been named Business of the Year 2025 at the Electra Business & Innovation Awards, as well as receiving the Manufacturing, Production & Processing Award.
The Business of the Year Award is awarded to a standout business that demonstrates excellence in performance, purpose, and community connection. For our small Kāpiti distillery, it’s an incredible honour to be acknowledged at this level, among so many outstanding local businesses.
"The Bond Store is a shining example of bold vision, exceptional leadership, and authentic Kāpiti spirit. From pioneering sustainable distilling with a closed-loop cooling system and bottle swap initiative, to achieving export approval for their Kawakawa Gin and six-fold tasting room growth, they’ve shown how purpose, performance, and passion can coexist beautifully. Their blend of innovation, integrity, and community connection has made them a flagship for regional excellence. Congratulations to the winner of the Electra Business of the Year Award 2025 - The Bond Store, raising the bar for what’s possible in business." - Judges comments
Recognising excellence, innovation, and community connection
The Electra Business & Innovation Awards celebrate innovation, sustainability, and leadership across the Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua - shining a light on businesses that are meeting a changing world with creativity, care, and forward thinking.
For us, these awards recognise years of dedication and belief in what we do, building a business grounded in sustainability, community, and quality. From distilling spirits that reflect our region’s character to supporting local producers and events, we’ve always believed that good business is about doing the right things for the right reasons.
To have that approach recognised with the region’s pinnacle business award is something we’re immensely proud of. It’s a reflection of our team’s hard work and the support of a community that continues to inspire us.
Here’s to everyone who keeps Kāpiti and Horowhenua full of innovation, collaboration, and spirit, in every sense of the word.
