The Event is New Zealand’s premier hot air ballooning event and one of the biggest in Asia/Australasia. It attracts balloonists from around the world, spectators from all over the North Island, and national and international media exposure.
Through the generosity of our Strategic Partners WEL Energy Trust, ZURU, Hamilton City Council & Grassroots Trust, plus the many other major and supporting sponsors featured below, the Balloons over Waikato Trust is able to provide this fabulous community event, to which admission is free!
The Trust is extremely grateful for the support of all partners, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers whose hard work, support, and contributions have made this event possible.
Our Charity Partners
Waikato Sunrise Rotary
Once again, our nominated charity for 2024 is the fantastic Waikato Sunrise Rotary Club. Waikato Sunrise Rotary is one of five Rotary clubs in Hamilton, all committed to supporting the communities we live in.
Rotarians are business, professional and community people applying their time and talents to addressing some of the toughest challenges in our communities. The 45 members of Waikato Sunrise Rotary volunteer in “hands on” roles working positively to raise funds to support people and organisations in our own neighbourhood and also neighbourhoods around the world.
As Rotarians they understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns. Through our network of resources and partners, we focus our service efforts in promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting children and youth in need, supporting education, and health.
Waikato Sunrise Rotary is excited about the opportunity of working with Balloons Over Waikato to raise money for their nominated cause, Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
We are delighted to be partnering with Waikato Sunrise Rotary who will provide in excess of 80 volunteers for the event.
Strategic Partners
Legacy Partners
Major Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
