PARTNERS

POWERCO

http://www.powerco.co.nz

Powerco – your local electricity network company. We keep the lights on the gas flowing to more than 446,000 customers across our footprint.

Our network is growing rapidly with ever-expanding regions and energy demand. We are no longer just power poles and gas pipes. We’re changing the way we do things to support your future energy options while providing a safe, reliable supply.

“Powerco is proud to partner with TEDx Tauranga as the Premier sponsor. TEDxTauranga ticks all the boxes that Powerco considers when viewing sponsorship involvement. This is the third year we have supported the event which is innovative and forward-thinking, attracting hundreds of like-minded people.” - Powerco, 2018

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TAURANGA CITY COUNCIL

http://www.tauranga.govt.nz

Tauranga is one of the country's fastest growing cities and home to around 140,000 people in the Bay of Plenty. Tauranga City Council is committed to ensuring Tauranga Moana is a desirable place to live now and in the future, by providing the right infrastructure and services as well as social, economic and environmental activities.

"Tauranga City Council proudly supports events that shine a light on our growing culture of innovation and collaboration. TEDxTauranga is a great opportunity for our community to connect, be inspired and challenged by 'ideas worth spreading'." - Tauranga City Council, 2018

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO

http://www.waikato.ac.nz

The University of Waikato has been a key provider of tertiary education in the Bay of Plenty since the 1990s, and maintains a strong partnership with Toi Ohomoi. The new Tauranga CBD campus, opening in 2019, boasts a vibrant and engaging multi-purpose space for students, researchers, and the community alike. The UoW have also enhanced the range of qualifications and study options available to students in the Bay of Plenty.

"The University of Waikato is proud to be a partnering sponsor of TEDxTauranga in June 2019. The event provides us with a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse audience of professionals from many different sectors, all with a shared interest in learning." - University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor, Professor Neil Quigley, 2018 

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BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1503343

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THE HITS

http://www.thehits.co.nz

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IGNITION CO-WORKING SPACE

http://www.ignition.co.nz

Ignition - Tauranga’s first coworking space

Ignition enables you to work the way you want.

Connect with like-minded professionals, be inspired, make friends and discover your potential.

Share our space, share your advice, share your successes!

www.ignitioncoworking.co.nz

Ignition / Priority One says:
"Priority One supports TEDxTauranga because it celebrates new ideas and innovation in the local community and inspires people to think differently, accept challenges and succeed in ways they never thought possible."

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REID DESIGN

http://www.reiddesign.co.nz

Reid Design is built on ideas, both beautifully creative and totally tech... We create superb brands and love building great websites, specialising in the visual, logical, and interactive processes that really enrich the internet experience.

So to improve your business, sales, or workflow using digital technology, talk to us today. 

COMVITA

http://comvita.com

Silver sponsor Comvita was founded in 1974 by two Bay of Plenty beekeepers who set out to connect people to nature for the benefits of good health. Today, Comvita is a world leader in Manuka honey and fresh-picked Olive Leaf Extract, which are core to the company’s health products range and found on shelves of retail locations in 18 different countries.

Comvita Chief Innovation Officer, Sharon Hollenstein, says:
“Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Comvita. We are proud to support an event that provides a platform for sharing innovative, inspiring and worthwhile ideas locally. It’s fantastic that the Tauranga community has access to its own independent Tedx conference, as part of a highly-reputable global initiative.”

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BLUELAB

http://www.bluelab.co.nz

Bluelab Corporation specialises in the design and manufacture of electronic water-testing devices for measuring key parameters such as pH, conductivity and temperature. With the support of a global team they have achieved high recognition within their market segments for simplicity of product design, quality of their innovative products, and their high standard of customer service.

Bluelab says:
“Most great things are sparked by a single idea but it is through the convergence of many ideas that innovation occurs. TEDx provides a channel for sharing those ideas which stimulate innovation, enabling economic growth and sustainability, which is why Bluelab is proud to support the TEDx Tauranga event.”

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