Partners Present is a regular event that strengthens bonds between our partner companies, organisations and individuals.

Partners Present gives our Partners the opportunity to share your strategic focus, business priorities and community impact, followed by questions and networking time. This opens up synergies and stimulates collaborative thinking that can lead to new ideas to benefit our city and district.

New Plymouth Airport

New Plymouth Airport Terminal

May 2025

Ngāmotu-New Plymouth Partners met at New Plymouth Airport for a briefing, by Airport Chief Executive David Scott, on our Airport’s development plans – including a tour of the stunning new Mātairangi | Airport Lookout and launch of the new Te Hono Experience App,

Venture Taranaki

Plymouth International

November 2024

CEO Kelvin Wright, Deputy CEO Stacey Hitchcock and Branching Out Project Manager Michelle Bauer from Venture Taranaki discussed Taranaki’s economy, key projects, and sector developments, including land diversification, food & fibre, energy, and investment readiness.

BOON 50 good years

Puke Ariki Foyer

September 2024

Hosted by NP Partners, we joined our partner BOON as they celebrated 50 good years in business. BOON and their guests shared stories that have shaped where they are today and looked at what our past can tell us about our city’s future.

Taranaki Foundation & Craigs Investment Partners

Craigs Investment Partners

March 2024

NP Partners joined Taranaki Foundation Chair Phil Hinton, CEO Josh Hickford, Andrew and Mark Butterworth,Craigs Investment Partners for inspiring presentations highlighting their respective strategic, business, and community priorities and impacts for Ngāmotu-New Plymouth and wider Taranaki.

OMV

OMV New Plymouth

November 2023

We heard from OMV General Manager, Henrik Mosser, highlighting their global shift to low-carbon business in Taranaki. They aim to foster community well-being and sustainability.

Followed by NPDC’s CEO, Gareth Green, who shared the district’s priorities and partnerships for community impact.

Beca & WSP

Manifold Coworking Space

September 2023

Manifold Coworking Space hosted this forum with Beca and Wsp, introduced by Manifold Manager, Graham Neilson. 

Beca Branch Manager, Hywel Edwards and WSP Business Manager, Adam Jowitt, highlighted their roles, services, strategic directions, and community investments in the district and region. Followed by Q&A.

Fisher Funds & TOI Foundation

Te Whare Hononga

July 2023

Partners met in the Te Whare Hononga – the House That Binds, at the Taranaki Cathedral, hosted and introduced by Cathedral Dean, Jay Ruker. 

TOI Foundation Chief Executive, Maria Ramsay and Fisher Funds Chief Executive, Bruce McLachlan, highlighted their relationship, presented and discussed their organisational overviews, priorities and investment impacts for Taranaki. Followed by Q&A.

TSB Bank

TSB Bank Building

May 2023

Hosted by TSB and presented by former CEO, Donna Cooper, she highlighted  how TSB is performing, its vision for the future, commercial and community priorities, and impacts locally and nationally. Followed by Q&A.

Green School & Boon

Green School Campus

March 2023

Hosted by Michael and Rachel Perrett, founders of the accredited Green School New Zealand, this forum showcased the school campus, including building design by Boon, led by Director, Glenn Brebner.

As part of the NPDC Plant Our Place Strategy and Programme, NPDC Design and Planning Lead, Renee Davies, presented the Council’s Te Korowai o Tāne – Planting our Place. Followed by Q&A.

Taranaki Regional Council & Puke Ariki

Puke Ariki Foyer

November 2022

Hosted by Puke Ariki with presentations from former Manager, Colleen Mullin, and TRC’s Director Corporate Services, Mike Nield. 

TRC is Puke Ariki’s Partner for its Taranaki Naturally, environmentally focused exhibitions and programme. 

Presentations focused on Puke Ariki’s evolving role in reflecting Taranaki’s changing environment and the potential for growth and impact through current and new partnerships, education and digital communication programmes. Followed by Q&A.

Port Taranaki & New Plymouth Airport

Port Taranaki Building

October 2022

Hosted at Port Taranaki, Simon Craddock, CEO of Port Taranaki and David Scott, CEO of New Plymouth Airport highlighted strategic priorities, challenges and opportunities for Ngamotu Taranaki, alongside their programmes of community investment. Followed by Q&A.