Public voting is now open for the fan-voted category at the 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards, proudly supported by Generate.
Public voting is now open for the only publicly voted category at the 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards – New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment, proudly supported by Generate, an award-winning New Zealand-owned KiwiSaver provider and wealth manager. Known for its strong long-term performance and dedication to exceptional customer service, impact investments, Generate shares the Halberg Foundation’s commitment to making a positive difference for New Zealanders.
This much-loved category celebrates 11 unforgettable sporting moments from the past year, each capturing the passion, pride, and emotion that unite New Zealanders through sport. This year’s moments span a wide range of sports and stories – from young athletes achieving historic milestones, to iconic plays, world-first feats, and deeply moving personal gestures that resonated across the country.
As the only award decided entirely by public vote, New Zealanders are encouraged to have their say and help crown the sporting moment that captured the nation’s heart. Fans can cast one vote per day, giving them multiple chances to support their favourite moment.
Voting closes at 8.30pm on Monday 16 February 2026, with the winner announced shortly after at the 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards live on Sky Sport and free-to-air on Sky Open.
The Full list of the Sporting Moments are:
- Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to break the four-minute-mile barrier. March 2025 (athletics).
- Luke Harrold (16) lands world’s first triple corked rotation in a freeski halfpipe competition. March 2025 (snow sports).
- Auckland FC lifted the premiership plate in their inaugural season, completing a remarkable first-year campaign. April 2025 (football).
- Ryan Fox chips sensational playoff birdie to claim maiden PGA Tour victory at Myrtle Beach Classic. May 2025 (golf).
- Ardie Savea match-sealing turnover in the final moments handed Moana Pasifika their historic first-ever win over the Blues. May 2025 (rugby).
- Hayden Wilde staged a stunning comeback at the T100 London, overcoming an injury to chase down Rico Bogen on the bike for the win. August 2025 (triathlon).
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe becomes New Zealand’s all-time top try scorer. August 2025 (rugby).
- After being tripped and stepped on in qualifying, Geordie Beamish made the final and won gold just two days later. August 2025 (athletics).
- Hamish Kerr Wins Elusive World Title. August 2025 (athletics).
- Eroni Clarke secretly sang the national anthem at Eden Park, moving son Caleb to tears before he scored the opening try. September 2025 (rugby).
- Matthew Payne conquers Mount Panorama in torrential rain to claim epic 2025 Bathurst 1000 victory. October 2025 (motorsport).
