Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the Resene 2025 Colour Awards at the Pullman Hotel. Imagine a room full of architects, designers, creatives, and colour-obsessed humans, all dressed to impress, surrounded by bold palettes, dramatic lighting, and gorgeous textures. Resene wanted a more interactive experience with the photos, so we had an…
Category: Awards and Gala Dinners
RE/MAX Awards 2025
Last night, the RE/MAX team from across New Zealand came together to celebrate the dedication, resilience, and outstanding achievements of the people who make RE/MAX New Zealand what it is. It was an incredible night— a phenomenal way to acknowledge the success that comes from hard work, late nights, overcoming challenges, and an unwavering commitment…
TupuToa Gala Dinner 2025
Without a doubt, the TupuToa Gala Dinner 2025 is the highlight of the organisation’s calendar. It was a truly special evening, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate the tauira, as well as the strong partnerships with corporate, government, and community groups, and to honor the continued support from the wider TupuToa whānau. It was a…
Keystone Awards 2025
This marks our 4th year photographing the Keystone Trust Awards. It’s a relaxed and enjoyable evening that provides an opportunity for sponsors to meet the Keystone students and celebrate those who have gone above and beyond over the past year. It’s always a great chance to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of these inspiring…
50th Capricorn Anniversary Gala Dinner & Trade show
Capricorn Members from all around New Zealand gathered to celebrate the 50th Capricorn Anniversary at the annual Gala Dinner & Trade show. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with a variety of Capricorn Suppliers in a relaxed tradeshow environment, where members could make new connections and explore the latest industry products…
2024 Research Honours Aotearoa Event
Ten prestigious medals and awards were presented by the Royal Society Te Apārangi and the Health Research Council of New Zealand to honor researchers who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, innovation, or made significant contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand through their research careers. Held at the Auckland Museum, the stunning venue was the perfect match…
2024 NZCS Awards
he NZCS Cinematography Awards, organized by the New Zealand Cinematographers Society (NZCS), celebrate excellence in cinematography within New Zealand’s film and television industry. The awards honor the artistry, skill, and innovation of cinematographers who play a vital role in visual storytelling for both local and international productions. White Door was there to capture all the…
Celebrating 30 years of Keystone Trust
We’re still buzzing after last Thursday night’s celebration of 30 years of Keystone Trust! 🎉 The Viaduct Events Centre was buzzing with our sponsor whānau, past trustees, alumni, current students, and even some new faces as we took a trip down memory lane to where it all began. It was a night to remember, and…
2024 Annual TEFMA Conference
TEFMA’s mission is to lead the transformation of the higher education built environment into a dynamic and sustainable community, with the annual TEFMA Conference playing a pivotal role in this vision. Hosted at the Cordis Hotel the Conference and Trade Show was held over two days and wrapping up with a Gala Dinner at the…
2024 Saint Kentigern Distinguished Alumni Awards
In a night that honoured both excellence and impact, the 2024 Saint Kentigern Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of four alumni—Bruce Elliott, Dr Peter Ring, Dr Ian St George, and Peter Stockwell—whose contributions have shaped industries, transformed lives, and strengthened communities. Gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, over 200 guests were inspired…
Celebrating Aotearoa’s Marketing Excellence at NZ Awards
Aotearoa’s best marketing achievements took center stage once again at the NZ Marketing Awards at the amazing Spark Arena, celebrating outstanding strategies, campaigns, and individuals. This year brought an exciting new twist, with one of the world’s largest brands, YouTube, joining as the event’s naming partner. White Door played a key role, providing photographers for…
Colliers Annual Awards 2024
Colliers held its annual awards night in Auckland last Thursday as the organisation celebrated the achievements of their top-performing teams and individuals from last year. As conditions changed in the property market in 2023, those who went above and beyond helped set the standard for Colliers who produced a strong year of results. The awards…