2024 sponsors 

​Platinum sponsor
​Orams Marine
Orams Marine, the superyacht hub of the South Pacific, has created a centre for award-winning superyacht refit and maintenance services since hauling its first superyacht in 1987. At its location in the heart of central Auckland, its wide array of facilities, including an 820 tonne travel lift, 600 tonne slipway, 60 metre worksheds, 90 metre marinas and range of other haul out and hardstand options, provide the platform for skilled tradespeople to manage standard-setting refit projects. Having created the superyacht hub of the South Pacific, Orams Marine’s knowledgeable team work with captain, owner, management and crew to deliver excellence in refit solutions. 

Gold sponsors 
Smuggler Marine
Smuggler Marine builds world class fibreglass tenders and trailer boats. Smuggler RIBS, ranging from five to 11 metres grace the decks of many superyachts all over the world. There are over 20 models to choose from, while Smuggler Strata tenders are unique with the ability to make the tender to fit your boat. Captains or project managers can talk to us about particular space issues, colour schemes, stowage needs and all kinds of boarding requests
Bay of Islands Marina 
Famed for its beauty, marine life and quality sailing, the Bay of Islands in the north of New Zealand is a renowned playground for discerning yachties. Bay of Islands Marina is a full service, 400-berth gateway to this special place which has undergone an extensive expansion recently. The addition of 150 berths has  increased both the size and availability of its short and long term berth leases while an attentive onsite team ensures a smooth stay. ​​
Southern Spars/North Sails
Southern Spars and North Sails combine to create the ultimate above deck package for your yacht. The two companies work together, using the same design and modelling software to ensure your sails and rig perform in sync, generating the maximum performance for your yacht. Southern Spars and North Sails have a long history of winning regattas and awards together for everything from grand prix yachts to superyachts
Benetti
​Established in 1873, Benetti is the oldest Italian shipyard, specialising in luxury yachts. Icons of timeless Italian style and excellence in construction, each yacht is unique, made to measure for the owner, with the quality, expertise and reliability of a shipyard that has built over 360 boats, which ‘sail the seven seas’ today in absolute safety. Benetti designs, builds and markets composite and aluminium yachts, from 29 to 45 metres; and steel and aluminium yachts from 45 to over 100 metres. In production facilities covering a total of 300,000 square meters, the best maritime technology is put to work to build a product designed to satisfy all market needs. Benetti is part of the Azimut/Benetti Group, the world’s largest privately owned yacht builder and a guarantee of continuity and financial stability, which has been led for 50 years now by founder and majority shareholder Paolo Vitelli.


Silver sponsors
VMG Clothing
Events Clothing has rebranded to VMG Clothing with new major shareholder Brad Butterworth at the helm. For thirty years we’ve been pushing the limits to design innovative, high performance crew wear for the superyacht and marine market while building enduring client relationships through outstanding service and transparency. We are a mix of ex-chief stews, crew, sailors, and fashion designers and with our head office, warehouse and showroom in Auckland, and a European office in Palma de Mallorca, we are well-placed to service all your global crew wear needs. We hold stock of our own designs, as well as supplying international brands such as Musto, Stormtech and icebreaker. In other words, VMG Clothing has all your crew wear and accessories needs covered. Drop us a line and tell us what you’re after. Your voyage, our mission.​​
COAST New Zealand 
COAST New Zealand’s collections of luxury canvas and textiles are perennial favourites in the superyacht arena. Drawing inspiration from the rewards and challenges of life by the sea: products are simple, relaxing and beautiful, but rugged and unforgiving. The design process concentrates as much on materials and construction as on aesthetics and style, to ensure everything it makes is enduring and timeless. Coast represents relaxed luxury that is made for life. ​
​Breed Media
We’re really excited to be joining the 2023 Millennium Cup as sponsors. We love shooting this regatta and can’t wait to be back in the helicopter over the beautiful Bay of Islands. Since 2003, our team at Breed Media have photographed over 250 superyachts, working in locations all over the world, capturing media that is creative, innovative and inspiring. One agency. Complete peace of mind.



Friends of the industry

Event sponsors
Power Equipment 
Incorporated in October 1990, Power Equipment is the exclusive authorised New Zealand, Australian and South Pacific Distributor of Yanmar & John Deere Marine and Industrial diesel engines. Power Equipment (NZ) has achieved an enviable reputation as a reputable supplier and servicer of diesel engines, through our dealer and branch network. . We also represent Northern Lights & Mase Generators, Hundested VP Propellers, Gori Propeller and PSS Shaft Seals, OXE Diesel outboards, Torqeedo Electric propulsion systems, Kanzaki Gear Boxes.​
Gurit
Having made its name in the high-end race boat market over 30 years ago, Gurit now supplies the full spectrum of marine projects worldwide with advanced composite materials and engineering services for lightweight, durable and sustainable structures. Production boats focusing on manufacturing efficiencies, superyachts with unique design features, commercial and military vessels requiring robust yet low weight construction, as well as current race yacht programmes looking for cutting edge performance, are all benefiting from Gurit’s complete composite solution.
Attest Marine 
Comprehensive electrical capability – including; registered engineers, software developers, inspectors, and electricians, all under ISO 9001 Quality Management. 
Specialising in electrical controls and automation, our Seatouch system unites industrial quality PLCs with touchscreen displays through vessel specific software. Having broad knowledge, we can design, build and install quality electrical systems. Providing local and worldwide support from our base in Auckland - backed by 60-years of marine experience means we’re able to help, wherever you are.
Propspeed
​The ocean is our protector, our provider and our playground. At Propspeed we hold this mantra at the centre of everything we do. It drives our innovative spirit to pioneer the future, to think outside the boat and to deliver you the confidence and pride in a brand and product line. We are dedicated to protecting the performance of underwater assets. ​
Elite Marine Design 
Designers of bespoke custom motor yachts to the client’s requirements, which are aesthetically-pleasing, functional, seaworthy and practical. 
Southern Spars 
Whether the goal is all-out speed and strength or a custom-built combination of performance and luxury, Southern Spars can produce a complete carbon mast, boom and rigging package to meet your requirements. By choosing Southern Spars, you add our wealth of experience in design and manufacture to your project. Let us show you why award-winning superyachts and race-winning grand prix yachts choose us.

A place for industry to gather 

The NZ Millennium Cup is designed to profile New Zealand as a luxury travel destination, showcase the New Zealand marine industry and align sponsors with a world class event; guaranteeing global exposure to the influential superyacht market. Global reach, television, digital & print coverage and exposure through key luxury publications is achieved year on year with reach for the  NZ Millennium Cup often exceeding more than 33 million people.

Sponsorship applications are now open for the 2023 event, and we welcome you to contact Stacey on info@millenniumcup.com or +64 21 818 922 should you have any queries. 
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