The 2026 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting New Zealand Excellence Awards will be an evening to celebrate the very best of New Zealand yachting — and an occasion to dress accordingly.

With evening wear as the dress code, we have arranged two exclusive formalwear offers for Awards attendees to make getting ready for the night a little easier.

Suit & Tuxedo Hire

10% off with Frank Casey Suit Hire

Look sharp for the Awards with 10% off suit and tuxedo hire from Frank Casey Suit Hire.
Choose from classic dinner suits and tuxedos, with the Frank Casey team available to help make sure everything fits just right for the evening.
 
Travelling to Auckland for the Awards?
Complete the online measurement form in advance and your suit can be reserved ready for your arrival. A final fitting can be completed in store, even on the day of the event.
Frank Casey can also arrange delivery directly to your hotel and collection afterwards.
 
How to claim your discount:
Book online or in store and mention the Barfoot & Thompson Yachting New Zealand Excellence Awards to receive 10% off your suit hire.
 
Frank Casey Suit Hire
16 Heather Street, Parnell, Auckland
Monday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
 

Dress Hire

25% off with Dress Hire NZ
Dress Hire NZ is offering everyone attending the 2026 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting New Zealand Excellence Awards an exclusive 25% discount off their entire order.
Browse their collection online and choose something special for the evening without having to invest in an outfit you may only wear once.
Your Awards discount code:
26YNZ_611
Enter the code when ordering through Dress Hire NZ to receive 25% off your entire order.
The offer is available until 31 October 2026.
 

Friday 6 November 2026
Royal Akarana Yacht Club
Dress code: Evening wear
Whether you are receiving an award, presenting one or joining us to celebrate the people who make New Zealand yachting what it is, we look forward to welcoming you for a very special evening.

Questions? Contact us