At the heart of our mission lies the incredible support we receive from generous grants, sponsors, and individual donors. As a not-for-profit organisation, these contributions form the lifeline of our Festivals, enabling us to create truly transformational moments and unforgettable experiences for our community and beyond.
Sponsorship and philanthropy is now a tried and tested method of profile raising and publicity that enables companies and individuals to give something back to the community in which they operate and live.
Your sponsorship or donation will not only contribute to the success of both the Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations, but also leave a lasting impact on our community, nurturing creativity, and inspiring innovation for years to come.
Festival Donor
As a not-for-profit charitable trust, we rely on the generous support of philanthropic donations from our Patrons and Benefactors. As a valued supporter, you'll enjoy an array of highlights specially curated to enhance your festival journey. Tax receipts are issued for eligible 33% tax credits.
Festival Sponsor
As a Wānaka Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations Sponsor, you'll relish an array of benefits:
Brand Exposure: Elevate your brand through our extensive profile and excellent hospitality opportunities for Wānaka Festival of Colour 2025 and Aspiring Conversations 2026.
Define what you stand for: Encourage emotional connections to your brand through a positive association with our celebrated festivals.
Engagement: Connect and establish new relationships with other key Festival stakeholders to benefit your business.
Our Patron and Benefactor structure has set amounts for 2 year cycles including both the Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations. Click here for all Festival Donor info.
Donations of any amount can be made at any time.
Sponsorship isn’t a set amount, and the Festival team can work with you to best leverage your support. Contact us at info@festivalofcolour.co.nz
Contact us at info@festivalofcolour.co.nz and we can arrange to send you a proposal, or even better sit down and chat face to face about how we can best leverage your support.
Our heartfelt thanks to our benefactors and patrons whose generous contributions make the Wānaka Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations possible. Their support ensures the festivals we all love can thrive and continue to bring joy and inspiration to our community.
The Creative Circle
Kate & Ant Howard
Penny Deans & Andrew Gawith
Rob & Jean Johnstone
Kate & Michael Sidey
Sandra Tyree
Russell Weaver & Meredith Smith
Benefactors
Anonymous
Carol Angland & Ross Carrick
David Bridgman & Julia Hoare
John & Laurel Gilks
George & Kay Horsburgh
Matt Kenealy & Louise Kane
Alison & Peter O’Brien
Trevor Scott & Diana McLachlan
Judith & Ian Shawe
Annis Somerville & Peter Rollo
Richard & Di Somerville
Dame Adrienne Stewart
Ann-Louise Stokes & Shaun Gilbertson
Mark & Sally Verbiest
Prue Wallis
Peter & Jane Wardell
Patrons
Anonymous
Hannah Acland
Clare Allison
Sally Angus
The Arthouse Wanaka
Jude & Henry Aubrey
Jan Baird & Pamela Yeomans
David & Sue Baker
Judith Bateman & Philip Toomer
Jackie Boyd
Nick Brown & Mary Smit
Henrietta Brownlee
Penny & John Carl-Nelson
Phillipa Crawford
Sara & Trevor Crawford
Sylvia Duff & Lynn Donaldson
Annalie Downie
Marilyn & Peter Duncan
Annabel Elworthy & Prue Wilson
Charlotte Farrell
Lynne & Ralph Fegan
Anna Findlay
Marion Franks & Dean Carroll
John & Marelda Gallaher
Ros Gellatly
Pip & Alistair Gillespie
Mary & Scott Gilmour
Alison Hazledine & Ian Howie
Ket & Sandy Hazledine
Peter & Kirsty Hazledine
Anna Hiatt & Andrew Oorschot
Dr Ruth Highet
Marieke Hilhorst & John Ombler
John Hogg & Jennifer Connolly
Hugh & Mary Holmes
Richard & Helen Howarth
Wayne & Jane Hudson
Jarvie Plumbing
Robert Kaplan & Dorothy Fennell
Errol & Jan Kelly
Derek Kirke & Lorraine Scott
Matt & Anna Laming
Christine & Dafydd Lewis
Janet Lennox
Marie Lewis & Bryan Lloyd
Dave Lindsay
Geoff & Jean Logan
Doug & Kate Lovell
Rod & Heather Macleod
Katy Macpherson
Fred & Margaret McElrea
Jo & Hamish McGregor
Tess & Grant McLauchlan
Andrew & Karen McLeod
Fi & Matt McPhee
Bob & Pam McRae
Mary and Warwick McSherry
Julian & Susanne Miles
Marion & Jacqueline Murphy
Al Monro
The Next Chapter
Helen O'Connell & Stephen Collins
Tony & Pip O'Regan
Leigh and Nicky Overton
Phillida Perry & George Savill
Olwyn Pezaro
Ron & Sue Pynenburg
Steve & Diana Schikker
Barney Rivers & Ruth Siems
Cheryl Robert
Jerry & Shirl Rowley
Lynaire Ryan & Richard Todd
Philip & Josie Sanford
Mike & Jane Saunders
Mike & Kat Saegers
Annabel & Adam Spiers
Helen Tait
Ben & Debra Taylor
Meg Taylor
Bonny & Nev Teat
Graeme Thompson
Kay Thomson & Nigel Zega
Simon Telfer & Joanne Shearer
Philip Tremewan
Helen & Anna Ward
Sophie Ward
Sue Webb
Matt Whimp & Sarah Kemp
Trevor Williams & Rosemary Ahern
Judith Williamson
John & Penny Wilson
Annabel Wilson & Martin Dykes
Hamish & Linda Wixon
Owen & Averil Wright
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We extend our gratitude to the businesses and organisations that generously support our Festivals. We encourage you to reciprocate their support, as they play a crucial role in bringing the finest of the arts and ideas world to Wānaka.
Lloyd Morrison Trust
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Mount Aspiring College Art Department
Gallery 33
Mt Iron Junction Ltd
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Cardrona Distillery
Wānaka Signs
Titiraurangi Culture Club Inc.
Urban Grind
Wānaka Storage Solutions
MINT Charitable Trust
Wānaka Marquee Hire
Amigos
Subway Wānaka
Community Networks/LINK Upper Clutha
StageFreight
Te Atamira
Lindsey Schofield - Words that work
ParkMate
Bella Vista Wānaka
Thank you to Stars In Your Eyes for the risers, and Wānaka Hotel and Amigos for hosting the Crystal Palace on the lawn.
Thank you to these donors who assisted us in investing in our special venue, The Pacific Crystal Palace:
John Charrington & Pamela McBride
Otago Community Trust
FMW Syndicate
The Alpine Group
Nga Apataki Syndicate
Verbiest Family
Lion Foundation
Ministry for Ethnic Communities
Perpetual Guardian
Alexander Harold Watson Charitable Trust
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