IIA NZ Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Internal Audit.

The IIA NZ Gala Awards Dinner on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, was truly a night to remember – a stunning setting, a meaningful occasion, and a powerful celebration of excellence within our profession. Surrounded by colleagues and supporters, we gathered to honour the achievements and contributions that drive internal auditing forward in New Zealand. The evening was filled with inspiring moments, heartfelt recognition, and shared pride in upholding the highest standards.

2024 Award Winners:

- Emerging Auditor of the Year: 'Uta Moeaki – Congratulations on your promising contributions to the field! (Awarded on Conference Day 2)

- The Richard Ratliff Award: After over a decade, this prestigious honour goes to Maiki Haupeakui. A special message from Richard Ratliff himself made this a truly inspiring moment, celebrating Maiki’s outstanding dedication.

- Team Excellence of the Year: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Congratulations to Sarah and the team for their exceptional work.

- Best Contribution of the Year: Tejot Bhasin – Thank you for your ongoing service and energy, recognised by the Board for this well-deserved accolade.

-IIA NZ Fellow Member Award 2024: David Sinkins – David, your enthusiasm and unwavering support for the IIA NZ and the profession have left a lasting impact.

We also recognised the dedication of our Tenure Pin members, presenting over 20 certificates in appreciation of their steadfast commitment to internal auditing.

A special thank you to David Sutton, IIA NZ Life Member and ASB Chief Internal Auditor, for being an outstanding Master of Ceremonies, and to Cullum Peni-Wesche for the opening Mihi and Karakia. Appreciation goes out to the IIA NZ Board and National Office team for their contributions to this remarkable evening.

Conference and Awards Celebration

This year’s conference theme, “In an Era of Fraud and Corruption, Internal Auditors Safeguard the Future”, highlighted the essential role of integrity and accountability in today’s business environment. The Gala Awards Dinner provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore key topics in Internal Audit, and celebrate excellence within our profession.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to those who continue to uplift and advance the Internal Audit profession in New Zealand. Here’s to another year of growth, integrity, and excellence!