District Promotion Fund
The District Promotion Fund supports events that promote and benefit the wellbeing of the Waipā district and its people. The fund is limited and a competitive process where priority will be given to applications that best meet the defined eligibility and criteria.
District Promotion Fund 2020-21
Congratulations to the recipients of our District Promotion Funding for 2020! We look forward to bringing visitors from near and far to our beautiful district to enjoy these superb events and local hospitality.
Event Name | Funding Allocated |
Waka Ama Nationals Sprint Championship | $20,000.00 |
Gincredible | $5,000.00 |
Cambridge Equine Festival | $10,000 |
Karapiro 100K Flyer | $3,000.00 |
Maadi Cup | $10,000.00 |
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Pre-Season Tour | $12,000.00 |
Armistice in Cambridge | $10,000.00 |
North Island Club Championship | $3,500.00 |
Feast Waikato | $5,000.00 |
Kihikihi International Horse Trials | $6,000.00 |
Spring Challenge Women's Adventure Race | $10,000.00 |
Combine Armistice events - Fashion Parade, Picnic Concert, Armistice Remembrance Service | $5,000.00 |
Kiwigrass Academy and Kiwigrass Festival | $5,000.00 |
Kihikihi Speedway Opening and Fireworks | $7,500.00 |
NZ and Oceania Canoe Sprint Championships | $6,000.00 |
Cambridge BMX Twilight Event | $3,000.00 |
MG Pre-56- National Rally | $5,000.00 |
Hydro Thunder Championships Series | $5,000.00 |
AON Junior Rowing Regatta | $3,000.00 |
North Island Secondary School Championships | $3,000.00 |
KRI Club Regatta | $3,000.00 |
Mystery Creek Women's Polo Tournament 2020 | $5,000.00 |
Kihikihi Polo Championships | $4,000.00 |
NZ Nationals - Individual CrossFit Champs | $5,000.00 |
North Island Schools Road Cycling Champs | $4,000.00 |
Yamaha NZ Jet Sports Nationals | $3,000.00 |
2020 Christmas Regatta | $3,500.00 |
North Island Pony Clubs Show-jumping Champs | $3,000.00 |
Waikato River Festival – He Piko He Taniwha Waka Ama Regatta | $3,000.00 |
The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery | $4,000.00 |
Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championship Qualifier | $2,000.00 |
Cycling New Zealand Age Group Track Cycling Champs | $2,000.00 |
Community Skateboard Pump Track Race 2021 | $2,000.00 |
Festival One | $3,000.00 |
Drome Masters Track Cycling Carnival | $1,000.00 |
Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race | $2,000.00 |
NZ Show Horse Council Nationals | $4,000.00 |
Applications are now closed.
If you have any questions regarding event funding please contact events@waipadc.govt.nz or call 0800 924 723.
Please note, if you are a previously successful applicant to the District Promotion or Community Event Fund you will need to have completed a post event report for that event to be eligible for this new funding round.
Download:Waipa's Event Funds Post Event Report.docx
To find out more about these events and when they are being held, make sure you keep an eye on whatsonwaipa.co.nz as the events begin their promotion over the next year.
Holding an event in Waipā?
All event organisers intending to hold an event in the Waipā district also need to complete an event application form, whether or not they are successful in receiving a grant, or apply for a grant. This application form is included in the District Promotion Fund Application Pack and can be found here.
Free event promotion?
What's on Waipa has you covered! Head along to Waipā's only district-wide events calendar whatsonwaipa.co.nz and promote your event for free! The site offers promotion, venue ideas, and tips and tricks for a successful event.
All you need to do is sign up, list your event details, add a photo and it's good to go. You can also check out Waipā's organiser tool-kit for all the tips and tricks you need to know about holding an event in any of Waipā's towns.
For more information on the What's On Waipa website email events@waipadc.govt.nz.
District Promotions Fund Recipients 2019/20
District Promotion Fund allocations 2019/20
