ANZ wins 2025 Canstar Bank of the Year - Agribusiness

ANZ New Zealand has been named as the winner of Canstar NZ's 2025 Bank of the Year – Agribusiness Award.

The bank has won the award every year it has been presented, totalling 12 wins since 2012.

Canstar judges said "our expert award panel commended ANZ’s continued high standards across its agribusiness banking services.

"Our analysts noted the ANZ’s excellence in banking functionality, including its payroll features for agribusiness owners, and for providing valuable industry insights and education to agribusiness owners.

"Our panel also praised ANZ for its continued strong commitment to supporting the wider agribusiness industry, through initiatives to improve farmer wellbeing and sustainability practices."

“Winning this award is an incredible achievement,” said Lorraine Mapu, ANZ NZ Managing Director of Business and Agri.

“It reflects the depth of relationships our team has built and their unwavering dedication to delivering value and support to our customers.

“Across New Zealand, we’re seeing agribusinesses adapt and innovate in the face of changing conditions - from embracing sustainable practices to investing in technology, our customers are leading the way in building resilience and growth.

"We’re proud to stand alongside them every step of the journey.”

Pictured are members of ANZ New Zealand's Agri team, from left, Steven Hayidakis (General Manager, Distribution), Oliver Leicester (Senior Relationship Manager), Brooke Blyde (Relationship Manager), Gavin Swney (Relationship Manager), Katie Carter (Relationship Manager), Brian McDonagh (Senior Manager), and Lorraine Mapu (Managing Director, Business and Agri).