25/06/2026
The Annual Great ORIX NZ Bake Off is a favourite event for our team. It brings us together to support the important work of our valued customer Hato Hone St John. This year’s Light the Way campaign is helping fund the rebuild and repair of 10 vital ambulance stations across New Zealand.
ORIX bakers brought their A-game to the table with an amazing selection of sweet and savoury creations - with some very talented (and competitive) bakers in our team. Those who preferred tasting to baking donated to the cause for the privilege of becoming official judges and casting their votes.
While the competition was tough, it was a great opportunity to come together as a connected team, sharing laughter, stories, and friendly rivalry along the way. And with ORIX New Zealand matching every dollar donated by our team, our collective contribution will have an even greater impact.
🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🔹 1st Place Savoury: Jen Southan for her delicious, seeded crackers with whipped feta and lemon
🔹 1st Place Sweet: Mandy Steffens for her milk tart – a beautiful South African treat
🔹 2nd Place Sweet: Leanne Gardiner for her incredible Defibrillator Vanilla Cake – perfectly themed in honour of Hato Hone St John with a touch of fluro to reflect the Light the Way theme
🔹 3rd Place Sweet: Nick Starck delivered a crowd favourite with delicious chocolate chip cookies
These talented bakers now hold bragging rights as official ORIX NZ Bake Off champions of 2026. 🎈 🎉