Our Partners

Banana Boat® is the presenting partner of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, bringing the nine-swim event to Kiwis around the country this summer.

Stoked to be supporting swimmers of all ages and abilities, Banana Boat® is all about having fun in the sun and enjoying the great outdoors safely with the best protection available. There’s still room for improvement when it comes to Kiwis being sun smart so let’s all step up our skills and have an awesome summer!

Keep an eye out for the Banana Boat® spray squad at events with games, treats and free sunscreen top-ups. Every swimmer will also get a free sample from the Banana Boat® product range as well as loads of beachy must-have prizes and competitions all season long….

Check out www.bananaboat.co.nz to choose the best sunscreens for your family and learn all about staying sun smart this summer!

Since 1997 Aucklanders have been entrusting the sale of their home with Harcourts Cooper & Co, where their experience, training, networks and tried and tested marketing strategies make all the difference to their clients.

Placing the community at the heart of their organisation, Harcourts Cooper & Co actively supported more than 400 community events in 2017 and are now right behind he iconic Swim The Bridge and King of the Bays ocean swimming events.

We are a passionate bunch that loves what we do. We believe that one product/formula does not suit all so we thrive in tailoring the best water solution for each customer, taking the time to get to know your needs, and work with you, for you.

OUR MISSION

blueseventy® has been part of New Zealand’s ocean swimming scene since its 1993.

We take our name from the simple fact that 70% of the world is covered in water. It’s our mission to make products that enhance the experience of swimming for everyone who wears blueseventy®.

Proud to be once again the official swim partner of the New Zealand Ocean Swim series; our team bring decades of kiwi swim knowledge to outfit you in the right swim gear on land and in the water.  We are #allbouttheswim.

We have wetsuit options for beginners through to those looking for an extra edge of speed from our leading-edge Helix. (Across the world – our swimmers hold many of the records for first out of the water).

For tips and advice, or a new wetsuit, togs, training gear and more – let us take care of you – with the confidence and expertise coming from the leading brand in open water – blueseventy®.

To grab a wetsuit head to the NZ Ocean Swim Series Store or come and chat with us at any of the ocean swim events around the country this summer.

Wherever you go in Auckland, you’ll find something special – it’s a whole region waiting to be explored. The city centre’s world-class shopping, restaurants, bars and galleries are encircled by wine regions, stunning beaches, pristine rainforest and the magnificent Hauraki Gulf.

For more great things to see and do in Auckland, head to aucklandnz.com/visit

ATEED – Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development – helps lay a strong foundation for Auckland’s economic growth through a broad programme of initiatives. We work with partners to deliver on multiple objectives, from growing Auckland’s innovation culture and key sectors to attracting foreign direct investment, international events and visitors from around the world.

For more great things to see and do in Auckland, head to aucklandnz.com/visit

Wellington’s a city where having fun is easy. You can meet meerkats, kiwis and cave trolls on the same day. Paddle on the harbour in the morning, mountain bike in the afternoon. Visit galleries for breakfast, museums for lunch and theatre for dinner. We have it all and Wellington City Council is proud to sponsor the Interislander Swim the Lighthouse, Event 2 of the 2021/22 Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.

For more great things to see and do in Wellington, head to wellington.govt.nz

Nelson Tasman is incredibly proud to host The Big Tahuna for the second time in March 2019 and want to invite you to enjoy all this extraordinary region has to offer, from the arts and artisans, stunning natural landscapes and all the amazing tourist activities.

There is nowhere else in the world where, within two hours of an international airport, you can ski at a world-class alpine resort, play golf, bungee jump, raft, mountain bike, hot-air balloon, wind surf, whale watch and visit internationally-acclaimed wineries and gardens. Check out www.christchurchnz.com for more information on things to see, eat and do in Christchurch as the city’s rebuild takes shape.

Tauranga City Council is thrilled to be supporting the Generation Homes The Mount Swim again for the 2022/23 Season. We’re excited to welcome swimmers and their support crews to the beautiful Bay of Plenty.

Discover Rotorua, a playground for lovers of nature and adventure amongst an invigorating and active environment.

Enjoy unlimited access to our unique outdoors with exhilarating adventure products, world-class mountain biking and dramatic sceneries.

Rotorua is renowned for its manaakitanga, the spirit of hospitality. Its people are proud to share a rich heritage in New Zealand’s cradle of Māori culture and history.

Water is a central part of the Rotorua lifestyle and offers swimmers a plethora of choices with its 18 stunning lakes and mix of thermal therapies and natural hot springs; it is the perfect combination of leisure and relaxation.