Great Cakes competition this year 2026 held on Matariki Friday July 10th

THIS YEAR the winners were:

Supreme Ist Prize Winner : 1000 Rainbows created by Jazmine Hsieh - Jo's Garage Ravenswood
Judges comments: Incredible and subtly stunning! Butter like layers of different flavours of which eash was a surprise and delight.

2nd Prize Winner: Seven Sisters created by Clyde Zammit
Judges Comment: Despite the damage on arrival last years winner again was a favourite - stunning visually with delicious chocolate mouse and pecan flavours

3rd Prize Winner: Akowhaiuhai by Sue Curtin of Volcano
Judges comments: Visually an eye catcher, tasty and chocolate with raspberry icing decoration

Highly Commended: Sol de Vierno Sun of Winter
Judges comments: creatively inspired theme - amazing flavour and use of ingredients

Commendation: Lucy Coffey ; Lambeth Luze
Judges comment: beautiful visually and skilled in technique, classic chocolate cake