THANK YOU
To our Festival Partners who have made The Classics possible through their generous support.
Ocean Ford Whakatane are locally owned and operated and have a hands on approach. This combined with their customer service philosophy, means you, the customer, will not only get a great deal but they also strive to ensure you receive the best service, things that a dealer from a large provincial or metropolitan dealership would find hard to match.
They stock a large range of new and used cars which cater for every clients needs, and our parts and service departments are second to none.
Whakatāne District Council's vision is to be known as the place of choice for people to live, work and play. Find out more about how we set out to achieve that through our people, initiatives, projects and governance.
East Coast Heavy Diesel & Machinery Limited offer a full range of servicing, repairing and engineering operations for trucks, buses, campervans/motorhomes, forestry vehicles, farming machinery, agricultural vehicles, forklifts, cars, and much more. With an uncompromising view of efficiency and quality they have grown to be a Brand of Choice in the complete transport service solutions industry in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
At our locally owned and operated McDonald’s your food is prepared to order making it hotter, fresher and tastier. We provide modern, comfortable dining facilities with free WIFI wireless internet, a great playland for children as well as a drive thru for customers who haven’t time to stop. Our friendly staff will find it a privilege to serve you. So come on in, be our guest.
Independent, live, local and engaged with the Central and Eastern Bay of Plenty. 1XX has local news, sport, marine, information, personalities and promotions. Broadcasting to the Eastern & Central Bay Of Plenty on 90.5FM Whakatane, 1242AM and on 92.9FM Ohope Beach.
1XX was established on 30th June 1971 and has consistently been Number One in the Eastern Bay district ever since. They have a philosophy of community radio, a format of hot adult contemporary music and extensive news and local information.
The Ohope Chartered Club is a social sports and recreation club for members their guests, visitors to Ohope and members of affiliated clubs. As a private members club, our alcohol licence allows the sale and supply of alcohol to members, their guests and those members of clubs with whom we have reciprocal visiting rights.
Based in Whakatane, Haddock Spraypainters and Panelbeaters is proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated by Director Goose Haddock and his team of 19 staff. Here at Haddocks we have four main divisions: Cars, Boats, Trucks and Furniture. Our expert professional workmanship coupled with our exception functional and technical expertise along with our extensive product knowledge makes Goose and his team the choice for all your panel beating and spray painting requirements.
Since 1970, MTF Finance has helped over a million New Zealanders to ‘do more’. At MTF Finance Whakatane they’re locals too - so when it comes to financing almost anything, you’re talking to the local experts. Whether you need a family vehicle, a boat for the sea or new equipment for the business, they can help. You can also get a personal loan for a holiday or home renovations, using your existing asset as security. They’re passionate about helping the people of the Bay to do more, so contact them today and reach your goals.
EPIC (Events Promotion Initiatives and Community) aims to promote the Whakatāne town centre as a lively, attractive place for people to gather.
WITH THANKS TO OUR LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTERS & VOLUNTEERS
Whakatane Rock n Roll Club, Julians Berry Farm, I-Site Whakatane, Sheldon & Chrissy
We encourage festival-goers to give these Festival Partners and local businesses your support.