BDO in the Community
BDO is very proud to sponsor a number of key sporting, community and business organisations.
Nationally, we are committed to establishing close relationships with the communities that we are part of. Each Independent Member Firm has their own local relationships as well as supporting our key national sponsorships.
Our sponsorship aim is: To be a part of our communities through investing money, time, services, knowledge and other skills into the organisations with which we are involved.
Our community activity is based on identifying partnerships that:
- Focus on long-term relationships
- Excite our people
- Share our vision and purpose
- Align closely with our business
Our Premier National Sponsorships are:
HockeyNZ
We are very proud sponsors of HockeyNZ and its National Umpire Programme. To find out more about the great work that HockeyNZ undertakes please visit their website.
Twin Coast Cycle Challenge
This year we are the proud sponsors of the Twin Coast Cycle Challenge which takes place 18 - 21 March. To find out more about the Challenge please visit their website.
Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards
The Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards recognise excellence in the field of business support. The Awards honour those entities and individuals who make real contributions in providing quality products and services, making life easier for business owners.
BDO is involved because we recognise the importance of not only great Kiwi companies but also those companies and organisations that support them in their business. To find out more visit the
Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards website.
View the
winners of the Designworks Supreme Award for 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards.
KEA New Zealand
For a number of years, BDO has sponsored KEA New Zealand and in 2007 we moved our sponsorship to solely focus on their "World Class New Zealander" Awards programme. The Awards were established by NZTE in 2003 to recognise successful 'world class' Kiwis who give their time, knowledge and skills to help New Zealand companies and industries succeed internationally. For more
information visit the World Class NZ Awards website here.
Air New Zealand Wine Awards
BDO enjoys a long-standing relationship with the Air New Zealand Wine Awards: sponsoring the "Champion Other White Styles" category. The Air NZ Wine Awards are now in their 27th year and are organised by NZ Winegrowers. They aim to acknowledge excellence in NZ winemaking and we support the Awards as we have a large number of clients working in and with the wine industry. To find out more visit the Air NZ Wine Awards 2008 website.
BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Awards: 2009
BDO has taken up a new relationship for 2009 with the Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Awards: taking up the role of Bronze Sponsor of the Awards. The competition aims to recognise excellence in farming. In particular, successful approaches to governance, financing, maangement, innovation, environmental management and the recognition of nga tikanga Maori. More information is available on the Awards website here.
View the media release from the Ahuwhenua Trophy for 2010.
All our offices undertake local sponsorships too....
Auckland Theatre Company
Our Auckland Firm is a very proud supporter of the Auckland Theatre Company. Auckland Theatre Company is the largest professional theatre company in New Zealand and one of 8 performing arts organisations identified by Creative New Zealand as a 'national leadership performing arts organisation'. We love being involved with such a talented group of people! To find out about ATC's latest play visit their website.
Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards
BDO's Wellington office is delighted to be category sponsor of the Official of the Year Award at the Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards. To find out all about these awards, visit their site here.
Vodafone Warriors
Our Auckland Firm is also a strong supporter of the Vodafone Warriors - that's our team! To see how the Warriors are currently faring in the NRL, check their site out here: Vodafone Warriors.
To enquire about sponsorship at BDO, please contact:
Marcelle Churchman
National Marketing Manager
09 308 1864