Community Events & Sponsorship

Supporting communities across the Bay of Plenty

At Pacific Toyota, we’re driven by a passion for supporting local grassroots sporting organisations and charities a real difference for our community. Whether it’s backing the teams that bring people together or supporting organisations that help save lives, we’re committed to making a meaningful impact.

Our partnerships go beyond just sponsorships – we’re consistently humbled to have the opportunity to champion the causes that truly matter.

Discover more about the initiatives we support below or see how we can work together here.  

Aerocool Rescue Helicopter

We’re proud to be able to support the work of the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter by sponsoring their rapid response vehicles. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter’s highly qualified Critical Care Flight Paramedics, Crewmen and Pilots have undertaken over 4,000 missions since the service began and are there when our community needs them most.

Good Neighbour

For several years, Pacific Toyota has been a supporter of Good Neighbour, and it’s a relationship we hold dear to our hearts. Just like us, Good Neighbour believes in initiatives that benefit the environment and the well-being of those in our community. Their mission is to provide practical opportunities for people to “give back” and support one another so that lives and neighbours in our community can be transformed.

Whai Basketball

We’re proud to support Whai Basketball, based in Tauranga. “Whai,” meaning to chase, pursue, and aim for, has set out on a mission to create a vibrant, socially connected city where the youth of Tauranga can set their sights on hoops far higher than they initially imagined. By providing access to education, life experiences, and opportunities to get involved with their local community, they are so much more than just a basketball club.

AIMS Games

The Zespri AIMS Games, Australasia’s largest junior sporting event, is held in Tauranga, New Zealand. Since its start in 2004 with 760 competitors from 17 schools and four sports, the event has skyrocketed. In 2023, it featured 11,733 competitors from 272 schools across over 25 sports. The games offer adolescents from diverse backgrounds a chance to compete, connect, and develop their sporting and social skills.

Ayrton Hodson Racing

Ayrton Hodson officially began his racing career at just 13, quickly capturing public attention by 18 when he was chosen for the Toyota Elite Motorsport Academy of New Zealand. Upon completing the academy, he earned the prestigious Ian Snellgrove Trophy and excelled not only in his renowned sprint racing but also on tarmac with McElrea Racing team in Australia. Pacific Toyota, proud to supply vehicles for the team, is thrilled to support Ayrton on his racing journey, no matter what circuit he competes on.

Partnering with us

General guidelines

We look for opportunities that benefit our community in the Bay of Plenty with those that reflect the Toyota brand vision and values. We are particularly excited about those that benefit the environment and the wellbeing of our neighbours. Please note, we don’t sponsor political or religious groups or events.

Sponsorship Requirements

We love the opportunity to showcase our vehicles and services, so we consider this when assessing sponsorships. Depending on the sponsorship, we also like for Pacific Toyota to be mentioned in any press releases or media activity.

Sponsorship Application

After you submit your sponsorship application (below), our Events and Sponsorship Coordinator will assess your eligibility and present your application to our CEO. We’ll be in touch within two weeks of receiving.