Sponsors and Funders
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 properties as well as farms, orchards, motels, businesses and commercial property management. The Bayleys brand is recognised locally and nationally and is renowned for delivering a quality uncompromising service with 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 are our official garden & art trail partner, they have been wonderful supporters of the festival for many years. They are also a fantastic ticket outlet, members of the public can purchase festival tickets directly from Palmers Bethlehem leading up to the festival. Palmers Bethlehem is a locally owned and operated garden centre and cafe with a huge range of plants and garden related products. Here you'll find a bunch of passionate gardening people ready to share the good living with you. They are passionate about creating beautiful spaces - both in store and in your home.
https://www.palmers.co.nz
Craigs Investment Partners
Craigs Investment Partners have supported the festival for a number of years and this year they are our official sponsor of our Festival Hub Bloom in the Bay. 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
Tect
A Major funder of the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival, TECT is a community focussed trust, providing support for 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.
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
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.
https://farmerautovillage.co.nz
Freedom Cabins NZ
Freedom Cabins NZ is our official supplier of tiny houses and cabins for Bloom in the Bay's tiny house artist village. Freedom Cabins NZ pride themselves on building high-quality portable cabins, tiny homes, sleep-outs and offices to purchase and hire. They make it easy, delivering NZ-wide and helping set up onsite. They stock a large range of cabins so you can purchase and move immediately.
https://www.freedomcabinsnz.com/
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 their success their our passion for print and a real understanding of customer service.
https://www.kaleprint.co.nz
Decor Garden World
Décor Gardenworld is the place to come for all your garden needs. Because they have been locally family owned and operated for 52 years they 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.
https://www.decorgardenworld.co.nz
Tui Garden Products
We are very happy to have Tui Products involved in the festival and even happier to announce that they are supporting our Legacy Gardens at the Tauranga Racecourse. 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 and Tui Firewood. They also have an established pet range, so will increasingly become known for more than just our popular garden products.
https://tuigarden.co.nz
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga is our accommodation partner, they are also an art stop on our festival trail. If you are coming to the festival from out of town we highly recommend this urban waterfront escape. Its central location is a great spot for our garden and art trail. You can also view wonderful art displays from our talented artist Lynne Brown while you are there.
https://www.trinitywharf.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/
The Weekend Sun
The Weekend Sun is one of the festival's media partners. They also sponsor our Emerging Artist Award - A series of workshops culminating in an exhibition during the festival. The Weekend Sun is the Bay's largest circulating, most read newspaper.
https://www.theweekendsun.co.nz/
Naismith & Jones
Naismith & Jones have been wonderful supporters of the festival for many years and they are kindly giving away one of their Hansa C7 Chippers in a raffle at our Festival Hub Bloom in the Bay. Naismith & Jones was "established in Tauranga in 1964, we are recognised for our high quality brands of lawn mowers, chainsaws and small motors for property and garden care. We currently have 80 years combined expertise in the field of power equipment".
https://www.naismiths.co.nz
Hansa
"Established in Tauranga in 1964, we are recognised for our high quality brands of lawn mowers, chainsaws and small motors for property and garden care. We currently have 80 years combined expertise in the field of power equipment."
https://www.hansaproducts.com/nz/
Goodwood
Goodwood supply a range of high quality garden products including garden mulch that will transform the look and feel of your garden. You will see this in our Legacy Gardens at our Festival Hub Bloom in the Bay. They are "passionate about helping to preserve our planet for future generations by recycling untreated timber woodwaste, preventing it from going to landfill & creating value added wood products – because doing good feels great!"
https://goodwoodnz.co.nz/
King Seeds
King Seeds are proudly sponsoring "An Evening with Ruud in Katikati" where The Bug Man will be making a public appearance and a fundraising opportunity for the Katikati Grow-On team. This will take place on Thursday 17 November 2022 at Katikati KaiWay from 4pm. King Seeds sow, nurture and nourish gardens. They have been Kiwi's favourite seed supplier for over 40 years!
https://www.kingsseeds.co.nz/
Mount Classics
If you are wanting to sit back and relax at the festival and be driven around the garden and art stops then Mount Classics is your go to. Mount Classics is our local shuttle supplier operating a fleet of high quality coaches and shuttle busses.
https://www.mctours.co.nz/
Priority One
"Priority One is the Western Bay of Plenty region's economic development organisation. Our role is to grow a sustainable economy that improves productivity and delivers prosperity to local people and communities."
https://www.priorityone.co.nz/
Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers
"Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers help businesses, families and individuals by providing effective legal services and trusted advice. We are a friendly, highly regarded law firm located in Tauranga and Te Puke, New Zealand. Our team have the local knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience to handle your business, property, litigation and family law matters efficiently and effectively."
https://www.bchlaw.co.nz
The Lion Foundation
"The Lion Foundation is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected Charitable Trusts. Since 1985 we have returned over $1 billion back to the community, supporting thousands of good causes all around New Zealand"
https://lionfoundation.nz/
BayTrust
BayTrust supports community groups with the goal of achieving a vision, underpinned by their values based on guardianship of assets, people and the environment.
https://www.baytrust.org.nz/
Pub Charity
Pub Charity Limited distributes donations to worthy community organisations all over New Zealand. The distribution of their funds is unique. They look to support a large number of organisations from across the spectrum – community groups, health, sport, education, emergency services, environment and culture.
https://www.pubcharitylimited.org.nz/
