The Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival could not happen if it wasn’t for the generous support from our sponsors and funders. We thank all our partners and supporters and are very proud of being associated with them.
Bayleys
Bayleys is our Principal Festival Partner. Bayleys is a full service real estate agency marketing residential, lifestyle, commercial and industrial property as well as farms, orchards, motels, businesses and commercial property management.The Bayleys brand is recognized locally and nationally and is renowned for delivering a quality uncompromising service, attention to detail and high profile marketing. Their Residential, Country and Commercial divisions work together. Each division is strong in the local market as well as being able to offer an excellent internal referral network. Their clients can be assured that their property will get excellent exposure to the market locally and with Bayleys offices nationally and links with other companies offshore, potential exposure is far greater.
https://www.bayleys.co.nz/franchises/success-realty-limited/250/tauranga
Palmers Bethlehem
Palmers Bethlehem
Tect
A Major funder of the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival, TECT is a community focussed trust, providing support fro local initiatives, facilities and events that bring vibrancy, connectedness, growth and economic benefits to the region. Now at approximately $1 billion, the TECT fund is one of the largest in the country, significantly contributing to the creation of a region from which, not only current residents will benefit, but future generations. This is something of which we can all fee proud because we all make through our collective support of TECT's community distributions.
https://www.tect.org.nz
Tauranga City Council
A Major funder of the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival, The Tauranga City Council, among many other initiatives aims to connect the amazing social and economic benefits of events to the strategic vision of our growing city. It is with support not only through funding, but through advice, expertise and knowledge of this area that our festival can develop and endeavour to offer so much for so many.
https://www.tauranga.govt.nz
Craigs Investment Partners
Craigs Investment Partners have supported the festival for a number of years and this year they have been kid enough to partner with there Festival Gallery. Craigs Investment Partners Limited is one of New Zealand's largest investment advisory firms, offering tailored investment solutions to private, corporate and institutional clients.
https://craigsip.com
Ingham Mora
This year the festival is luck enough to have Ingham Mora sponsoring out Long lunch. Our services are tailored to your needs, not ours. With their contemporary approach to accounting, Ingham Mora provide you with a better level of service and expertise, creating an energised partnership – really, it’s about giving you the confidence to make better decisions.
www.inghammora.co.nz
Farmer Auto Village
Farmer Auto Village has been supporting the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival since the festival began and we are proud to have such a long partnership. Framer Auto Village - The Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival's Offical Drive Partner. From small beginnings in 1991, Farmer Auto Village is a family run business and have proudly grown to be one of the country’s most Awarded Dealer Groups, housing 12 new car brands and a large selection of used cars across two locations. Their specialised team of 150+ members are committed to providing you with only the best customer experience when searching for your next car or using their aftercare services. They can help with all budgets, from your first car to fleet and tailored business solutions.
www.farmerautovillage.co.nz
Kale Print
Located in the sun-soaked Bay of Plenty Kale Print have serviced both local and nationwide clients for over 25 years. As a proud family owned business, Directors Jill and Stephen Kale have continued to develop Kale Print as the market leading sheetfed print company in the region. For the Kale family, printing has been an ongoing generational tradition. Stephen's father was a printer. Stephen's sons are printers and their daughter is a graphic designer. We've got ink in our veins. It's a calling. Stephen and Jill started from humble beginnings in 1984 with a staff of 3. The business now is a well integrated team of mac operators, platemakers, printers and finishers with 21st Century technology and know-how. With continual technological advances in the Print Industry Kale Print is constantly evolving to offer customers the latest advantages to make you look good on paper. The key to our success is our passion for print and a real understanding of customer service.
www.kaleprint.co.nz
Decor Garden World
Décor Gardenworld is the place to come for all your garden needs. Because we've been locally family owned and operated for 52 years we know a thing or two about Tauranga gardens, the way they grow and what plants suit which spot. Décor is a gardener’s paradise and a true destination within a large established garden site. A great place to find all your garden needs. They stock top quality plants suited to our local area which are backed up by our guarantee.
www.decorgardenworld.co.nz
Tui Garden Products
We are very happy to welcome Tui Products to the festival and even happier to announce that they are supporting out Concept Gardens at the Tauranga Race Course. Tui have been helping Kiwis produce fantastic results in their gardens for more than 100 years. They don’t rest on last season’s crop though, and are continually developing innovative products that will suit New Zealand’s distinct climate, conditions and lifestyle. They are expanding their offering in other retail categories in addition to gardening - including smart solutions for around the home - their new Tui Eco-Kindling, Tui Briquettes, Tui Kindling and Tui Firewood. They also have an established pet range, so will increasingly become known for more than just our popular garden products.
www.tuigarden.co.nz
Mills Reef
Mills Reef partners with the Bloom in the Bay bar. Mills Reef Winery was established in 1989 by the Preston family. Through commitment and dedication to excellence, the Mills Reef brand has established itself as one of New Zealand's premium labels with a particular reputation for outstanding Bordeaux varietal reds and Syrah. Following 25 years on its landmark Tauranga site, the winery was moved in December 2019 and is now located on State Highway 2 just south of Katikati. The new complex is nestled in a rural setting and boasts full winemaking, bottling and warehousing facilities, an underground barrel cellar and spacious wine tasting area.
www.millsreef.co.nz
William Buck
"William Buck is a leading firm of accountants and advisors with offices across Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1895, we have over 100 directors and 600 professional staff, and are wholly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand. Throughout our history, we have assisted individuals, progressive businesses and community organisations, with a particular focus on the middle market. Remaining true to our core client base has enabled us to develop a depth of knowledge and expertise specific to our clients’ needs. William Buck’s strength lies in our unique philosophy summed up by the simple phrase, ‘Changing Lives.’"
https://www.williambuck.com/nz/
Racing Tauranga
Racing Tauranga is considered one of the finest provincial racing venues in New Zealand, hosting some of the largest racemeetings in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region. Our on-site stabling is home to a number of local trainers, with others travelling to use the facilities six mornings a week. Racing Tauranga is also a sought-after function venue, with numerous non-raceday functions held throughout the year.
https://www.racingtauranga.co.nz/
The Weekend Sun
The Weekend Sun is sponsor of The Emerging Artists Award - A series of workshops culminating in a exhibition during the festival.
https://www.theweekendsun.co.nz/