JLR New Zealand hosted its annual Retailer of the Year Awards at the Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre on May 4, celebrating its local retail network and supporting the local community.
Previously, JLR provided vehicles to the region in partnership with the Red Cross to aid isolated residents needing essential supplies due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Archibald & Shorter North Shore has been awarded the Supreme Retailer of the Year title for outstanding achievements. Consistently delivering exceptional service experiences across all its operations earned the retailer this recognition.
Ebbett Prestige Tauranga, Archibalds Christchurch, Archibald & Shorter Greenlane, Armstrong’s Wellington, and Prestige Collision Repair were also recognised for their achievements.
In spite of the unprecedented Auckland floods in early 2023 causing damage and closure to the premises, the Archibald & Shorter North Shore team remained resilient and committed to excellence.
It also won the Land Rover Retailer of the Year title, the JLR Service Team Award, and the JLR Business Manager Award.
“Our retail partners have shown remarkable resilience and determination, navigating through a challenging year in 2023,” JLR New Zealand chief executive Steve Kenchington says.
“In spite of strong headwinds, the Archibald & Shorter North Shore team have demonstrated exceptional success. Their achievements are truly inspiring,” he says
“Our team has worked incredibly hard this year, and the results speak for themselves. Being awarded the Jaguar Land Rover Supreme Retailer of the Year and three other accolades from the retail network is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved,” Archibald & Shorter North Shore dealer principal Vernon Brown says.
“It’s a fantastic way to acknowledge our team’s efforts and provides us with added motivation for the year ahead.”
The 2024 award winners were:
- Jaguar Land Rover Supreme Retailer of the Year – Archibald & Shorter North Shore
- Jaguar Retailer of the Year – Ebbett Prestige Tauranga
- Land Rover Retailer of the Year – Archibald & Shorter North Shore
- JLR New Car Sales Team Award – Archibalds Christchurch
- JLR Service Team Award – Archibald & Shorter North Shore
- JLR Parts Team Award – Ebbett Prestige Tauranga
- JLR Customer Experience Award – Archibald & Shorter Greenlane
- JLR Business Manager Award – Archibald & Shorter North Shore
- JLR Marketing Award – Armstrong’s Wellington
- JLR Bodyshop Award – Prestige Collision Repair