Motorcorp recognises dealer excellence in New Zealand
For the second consecutive year, Archibald & Shorter North Shore won the Supreme Retailer of the Year.
The milestone cements their place at the forefront of the Jaguar Land Rover dealer network in New Zealand.
The retailer also earned Jaguar Retailer of the Year and the Service Team Award, highlighting a consistent ability to deliver premium customer experiences, strong sales performance, and aftersales excellence. Vernon Brown, Dealer Principal Archibald and Shorter, North Shore.
This recognition is a great honour, and certainly serves as a strong reminder of the drive and capability of our entire team,' said Vernon Brown, General Manager of Archibald & Shorter North Shore.
'Our two category wins included the Sales Team Award, won for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition just reinforces our commitment to raising the benchmark year after year,' he added. Lee Small, Dealer Principal of Ebbett Prestige Tauranga (left).
Ebbett Prestige Tauranga collected three awards: Land Rover Retailer of the Year, New Car Sales Team Award, and Events & Partnerships. These awards acknowledge both operational excellence and the dealership's dedication to brand-building through events and customer engagement.
Ben Montgomery, recently appointed General Manager of Motorcorp Distributors Ltd, commended the collective success across the network. Ben Montgomery, General Manager of Motorcorp Distributors.
'Despite a challenging year for the industry, our retailers showed resilience and outstanding leadership. Their results reflect the dedication, innovation, and performance that continue to elevate the Jaguar Land Rover brand in New Zealand.'
Duncan & Ebbett Hamilton, Armstrong Dunedin, Archibalds Christchurch, Archibald & Shorter Greenlane, Armstrong's Wellington, and Prestige Collision Repair were also recognised for their excellence in specific categories.
2025 JLR Retailer Awards – Full Winners List:
Supreme Retailer of the Year – Archibald & Shorter North Shore
Jaguar Retailer of the Year – Archibald & Shorter North Shore
Land Rover Retailer of the Year – Ebbett Prestige Tauranga
John Fairhall Emerging Leader Award – Portia Leet, Archibald & Shorter North Shore
Sales Team Award – Ebbett Prestige Tauranga
Service Team Award – Archibald & Shorter North Shore
Parts Team Award – Armstrong Dunedin
Customer Experience Award – Archibalds Christchurch
Business Manager Award – Duncan & Ebbett Hamilton
Events & Partnerships Award – Ebbett Prestige Tauranga
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