BEST BLOG is sponsored by

Winner: Public Address (publicaddress.net)

Sample Comment: “It has the best possible signal-to-noise ratio of any blog in New Zealand.”

Finalists: Aardvark: (www.aardvark.co.nz ), Blogger Bites Back (NZ Herald): (blogs.nzherald.co.nz/blog/blogger-bites-back)

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

BEST EDUCATION SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Study It: (www.studyit.org.nz)

Sample Comment: “Good resources, plus students get the chance to help each other and the teachers are all awesome.”

Finalists: Massey University: (www.massey.ac.nz ), Te Kete Ipurangi (The Online Learning Centre): (www.tki.org.nz)

Category Description: The best New Zealand site that inspires a passion for learning for people at every stage of life.

BEST REAL ESTATE SITE is sponsored by

Winner: TradeMe Property: (www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property)

Sample Comment: “The cheapest and most effective way to market your house.”

Finalists: RealEstate.co.nz: (www.realestate.co.nz), Open2View: (www.Open2view.co.nz)

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: “The easiest employment site to use with the most up-to-date job listings.”

Finalists: TradeMe Jobs: (www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Jobs), My Job Space: (www.myjobspace.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: “Makes organising my social life much easier. It has glorious photos too.”

Finalists: Stuff (www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment.html), The Edge (www.theedge.co.nz)

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

BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES SITE is sponsored by

Winner: ASB Bank: (www.asb.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “I’m able to do almost everything via their Web site and very rarely need to contact my personal banker.”

Finalists: Sorted: (www.sorted.org.nz), Rabo Bank: (www.rabobank.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 GAMES-RELATED SITE is sponsored by

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

Sample Comment: "The best news and reviews, covering all types of games and gaming platforms."

Finalists: NZ Gamer: (www.nzgamer.co.nz), GamePlanet Store: (www.gpstore.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: “As an overseas resident, it's great to get such a wide range of information on NZ.”

Finalists: Google: (www.google.co.nz), NZ City: (www.nzcity.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: TelstraClear: (www.telstraclear.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Great service, friendly help when necessary and great anti-spam protection.”

Finalists: ihug (Vodafone): (www.vodafone.co.nz), Slingshot: (www.slingshot.co.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: Inspire: (www.inspire.net.nz)

Sample Comment: “They have competent staff to back up their services and, best of all, they are friendly.”

Finalists: Airnet: (www.airnet.net.nz), 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: GrownUps: (www.grownups.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Has everything that we 50 people need, want and look for.”

Finalists: NZ Girl: (www.nzgirl.co.nz), Taste: (www.taste.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 like subjects. Sites of an adult nature are excluded.

BEST ONLINE SHOPPING SITE is sponsored by

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

Sample Comment: “An outstanding selection of games and DVDs and their service is always top class.”

Finalists: Torpedo 7: (www.torpedo7.co.nz), Ferrit: (www.ferrit.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: “I like how you can go into each regional newspaper for news within smaller areas.”

Finalists: The New Zealand 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: BookABach: (www.bookabach.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “A really informative and easy to use Web site. It enabled us to enjoy a great family holiday.”

Finalists: MintShot: (www.mintshot.co.nz), HappySheep: (www.happysheep.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 SITE is sponsored by

Winner: Inland Revenue: (www.ird.govt.nz)

Sample Comment: “Everyone hates paying taxes, but at least it’s easy to find information.”

Finalists: Companies Office: (www.companies.govt.nz), New Zealand Government: (www.newzealand.govt.nz)

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

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

Sample Comment: “Excellent for flight and accommodation comparisons - all in one easy step.”

Finalists: BookABach: (www.bookabach.co.nz), Air New Zealand: (www.airnewzealand.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

Joint Winners: Vorb: (www.vorb.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “It’s amazing how many mountain bikers use this Web site. Awesome features and a buzzing community.“

AllBlacks.com: (www.allblacks.com)

Sample Comment: “Keeps us informed about our boys.”

Finalists: Yellow Fever: (www.yellowfever.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: “I check it most days to see what's on offer. It has the greatest bargains without the hassle.”

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: 247 Girl: (www.247girl.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “The best site for girls my age who just need help with normal life problems.”

Finalists: Bebo: (www.bebo.com), GamePlanet: (www.gameplanet.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: “Always has the answers.”

Finalists: YahooXtra: (nz.yahoo.com), Search NZ: (www.searchnz.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: Facebook: (www.facebook.com)

Sample Comment: “The best way to keep in touch with friends all around the world.”

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

Category Description: While the 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: MintShot: (www.mintshot.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Win some good prizes just by watching ads.”

Finalists: Air New Zealand: (www.airnewzealand.co.nz), Slingshot: (www.slingshot.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: Stuff: (www.stuff.co.nz)

Sample Comment: “Keeps me up to date with goings-on on a regional level when I'm in Australia. I couldn’t live without it.”

Finalists: TradeMe: (www.trademe.co.nz), BookABach: (www.bookabach.co.nz)

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