BEST BLOG is sponsored by

Winner: Public Address (publicaddress.net)

Sample Comment: “A perennial favourite. It’s my daily digest. I couldn't live without it; an island of sanity in New Zealand media.”

Finalists: Kiwiblog (www.kiwiblog.co.nz), Radiochick (www.radiochick.co.nz)

Category Description: The best NZ-based site that is a Weblog or online journal covering any topic.

BEST HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SITE is sponsored by

Winner: TVNZ (www.tvnz.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “I love the video archive. It’s good to catch up on programs that I've missed.”

Finalists: Vorb (www.vorb.org.nz), TV3 (www.tv3.co.nz)

Category Description: The best NZ-based site to demonstrate the advantages of having a broadband connection. The content may include elements of video or animation, and/or anything that brings the computer closer to convergence.

BEST REAL ESTATE SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Trade Me Property (www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/index.htm)

Sample Comment: “Fantastic selection of homes around the county, with good search criteria. Includes both private sales and those from agents.”

Finalists: Realestate.co.nz: (www.realestate.co.nz), Open2view (www.open2view.com)

Category Description: The best NZ-based site for searching for buying or renting properties or finding flatmates.

BEST EMPLOYMENT SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Seek (www.seek.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Automatically saves favourite searches, provides logon for personalised saves and has excellent job hunting tips”

Finalists: Trademe (www.trademe.co.nz), Search4jobs (jobs.search4.co.nz)

Category Description: This is for the best NZ-based career or job site. It may be a general recruitment site or one specific to an industry or job type.

BEST ENTERTAINMENT SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Biggie (www.biggie.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “They are everywhere and they know everyone. Biggie is more than a Web site; they are a way of life”

Finalists: Stuff (www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment.html), Radiochick (www.radiochick.co.nz)

Category Description: From movies to music, the best, most interesting or exciting NZ-based site covering an aspect of entertainment online.

BEST PARENTING SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Huggies (www.huggiesnz.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “The greatest tool for everything you need to know about having a family - from pregnancy to toilet training and much more. Easy navigation and frequently updated content”

Finalists: Treasures (www.treasures.co.nz), Kidspot (www.kidspot.co.nz)

Category Description: Best NZ-based site providing content related to family issues, including child rearing, family activities, pregnancy and parenting tips.

BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES SITE is sponsored by

Joint Winners: ASB Bank: (www.asb.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Technically competent, user-friendly, secured banking, with high customer satisfaction and confidentiality.”

Sorted (www.sorted.org.nz)

Sample Comment: “Good calculators that allow you to really understand the financial situation you're considering”

Finalist: RaboPlus (www.raboplus.co.nz)

Category Description: Best NZ-based site providing some form of financial service and/or helpful information. These include savings advice, online stock trading, financial news, mortgage information, credit cards, or investor services.

BEST MOTORING SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Trade Me Motors (www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-motors/index.htm)

Sample Comment: “A snapshot of nearly every cluttered garage in New Zealand - all for sale”

Finalists: AA (www.aa.co.nz), Kiwi Biker (www.kiwibiker.co.nz)

Category Description: Best NZ-based site covering aspects of motoring. It might involve the buying and selling of vehicles or information and reviews about new vehicles and trends..

BEST GAMES-RELATED SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Gameplanet (www.gameplanet.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Everything you need for all the latest games: from shopping, to reviews and news”

Finalists: NZGamer.com (www.nzgamer.com), ICONZ Arena (www.iconzarena.co.nz)

Category Description: Best NZ-based site covering the world and culture of gaming or providing online gaming.

BEST HOME PAGE is sponsored by

Winner: Stuff (www.stuff.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “This has been my homepage for the last two years. We live in Spain and can immediately see the top things happening in NZ as soon as we turn on the PC in the morning.”

Finalists: NZ City (http://home.nzcity.co.nz), Google (www.google.co.nz)

Category Description: The best and most useful NZ-based Web site that deserves being set as the first page you see every time you go online.

BEST ISP – Nationwide is sponsored by

Winner: Slingshot (www.slingshot.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “I’ve been with these guys for over five years. Never had any major problems that they have not sorted out quickly and professionally”

Finalists: Ihug (www.ihug.co.nz), Orcon (www.orcon.net.nz)

Category Description: The public’s vote for the best National ISP in New Zealand based on reliability, price, access, support and extras.

BEST ISP – Regional is sponsored by

Winner: Airnet (www.airnet.net.nz)

Sample Comment: “Honest, friendly and reliable service. No other ISP comes close in the Bay”

Finalists: Tasman net (www.tasman.net), iGrin (www.igrin.co.nz)

Category Description: The public’s vote for the best Regional ISP in New Zealand based on reliability, price, access, support and extras.

BEST LIFESTYLE SITE is sponsored by

Winner: NZ Dating (www.nzdating.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Affordable, great features and well patronised. I visit every day and meet fabulous friends through this site.”

Finalists: Taste (www.taste.co.nz), SmileCity (www.smilecity.co.nz)

Category Description: The best NZ-based site providing information and resources on any aspect of lifestyle and living such as health, gardening, food, home improvement, interior design, and similar subjects. Sites of an adult nature are excluded.

BEST ONLINE SHOPPING SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Gameplanet Store (www.gpstore.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Next day delivery and excellent staff. This online store is head and shoulders above the competition.”

Finalists: Ferrit (www.ferrit.co.nz), Ascent (www.ascent.co.nz)

Category Description: Best NZ-based site providing consumers with online commerce and retail sales of any products or services other than online trading or auction sites.

BEST MEDIA SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Stuff (www.stuff.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Without Stuff I probably couldn't get out of bed in the morning. Always has the latest news, great for entertainment, sport and business news.”

Finalists: NZ Herald (www.nzherald.co.nz), TVNZ (www.tvnz.co.nz)

Category Description: The best NZ-based site to keep you up to date with the latest events. It may be an offshoot of an established media operation, such as a newspaper or TV channel or a site developed specifically for online.

BEST NEW SITE, RELAUNCH, INNOVATION is sponsored by

Winner: New Zealand Herald (www.nzherald.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “I love the new look. It is much easier to find news than before and clearer to navigate. Excellent”

Finalists: Stuff (www.stuff.co.nz), Air New Zealand (www.arinewzealand.co.nz)

Category Description: The year’s best new NZ-based online site or the best re-launch and major revamp of an existing site or an exciting innovative addition to an existing site.

BEST GOVERNMENT OR COMMUNITY SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Donate NZ (www.donatenz.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Superb charitable marketplace that helps both people and the environment”

Finalists: IRD (www.ird.govt.nz), Auckland City (www.aucklandcity.govt.nz)

Category Description: The best, most helpful NZ-based site providing information and services pertaining to matters of government, local government, government agencies or a community organisation site.

BEST TRAVEL SITE is sponsored by

Winner: House of Travel (www.houseoftravel.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Compares all the airlines in one search. Looks like a million bucks too”

Finalists: Air New Zealand (www.airnewzealand.co.nz), AA Travel (www.aatravel.co.nz)

Category Description: The best NZ-based site providing an aspect of travel services and information. This may include online facilities for purchasing and an online travel guide.

BEST SPORTS AND RECREATION SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Vorb (www.vorb.org.nz)

Sample Comment: “Updated uber-frequently and bursting with content including mountain bike event guides, photo and video galleries, and well-frequented forums.”

Finalists: Allblacks.com (www.allblacks.com), Kiwi Biker (www.kiwibiker.co.nz)

Category Description: The best NZ-based site capturing the spirit of sport or a particular sport. It may cover general sports news, sporting culture, a sports team, a sports event or sports history. Sites that are predominately online e-commerce sites are excluded.

BEST TRADING SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Trademe (www.trademe.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Forget the pretenders - this is still head and shoulders above the rest.”

Finalists: Zillion (www.zillion.co.nz), Sellmefree (www.sellmefree.co.nz)

Category Description: Best NZ-based auction site for buying, selling or trading goods.

BEST YOUTH SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Radiochick (www.radiochick.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “So cooooool”

Finalists: Gameplanet (www.gameplanet.co.nz), 247 Girl (www.247girl.co.nz)

Category Description: Best NZ-based site aimed at the under 18 year olds – be it young kids to young adults.

NZ’S FAVOURITE SEARCH ENGINE is sponsored by

Winner: Google (www.google.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “You still can't beat Google for the most relevant results”

Finalists: Yahoo (www.yahoo.co.nz), NZSearch (www.nzsearch.co.nz)

Category Description: Whether this search site is based locally or overseas, this vote is for NZ’s favourite search engine – used and loved by New Zealanders.

NZ’S FAVOURITE SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE is sponsored by

Winner: NZ Dating (www.nzdating.com)

Sample Comment: “NZ Dating is well run and offers the best value for money of any dating site in New Zealand. Now if I could just find Mr Perfect...”

Finalists: Myspace (www.myspace.com), Bebo (www.bebo.com)

Category Description: While this site may be based overseas, this vote is for NZ’s favourite social networking site – used and loved by New Zealanders.

BEST WEB AD CAMPAIGN is sponsored by

Winner: Air New Zealand/MTV “Pimp My Plane” (http://erequest.airnz.co.nz/nz/promotions/mtv)

Sample Comment: “This website shows Air New Zealand are not afraid to try something new and attract different markets.”

Finalists: Air New Zealand Grabaseat (http://flightbookings.airnewzealand.co.nz/vgrabview), 42 Below (www.42below.co.nz)

Category Description: The best example of an online advertising execution by a NZ company across any business category.

SITE OF THE YEAR is sponsored by

Winner: SmileCity (www.smilecity.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Great for connecting many people to a variety of activities, trade, community, games and just meeting new people.”

Finalists: Trade Me (www.trademe.co.nz), NZ Dating (www.nzdating.com)

Category Description: The NZ-based site that overall best demonstrates excellence in terms of impact, content, structure and navigation, visual design, interactivity, functionality, and users’ overall experience.