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 2016 NZ Millennium Cup exceeding more than 33 million people. 

Sponsorship applications are now open for the 2019 event, and we welcome you to contact Stacey on info@millenniumcup.com or +64 21 818 922 should you have any queries. 

Download sponsorship information here.

2020 sponsors 

​Platinum sponsor

​Orams Marine
Orams Marine, New Zealand’s premier marine facility, housing over 30 marine specialist businesses in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, is capitalising on provision of platinum status to support the marine industry. “The NZ Millennium Cup is a fantastic product and we’ve put our hands up for the next two years because we know it’s great for the marine industry here in New Zealand” says Neven Barbour of Orams Marine. “Since our refit of the luxury 88m superyacht Athena, projects are increasing in size. Orams Marine Village is at capacity throughout the cruising season and we want to roll with this momentum, back the industry and give competitors something fantastic to look forward to when they come down," says Craig Park, Orams Marine.

Media sponsors

Boat International is the global authority in superyachting, celebrating the yachts and the life that comes with them through our unrivalled access. Boat International Media produces over 1.2 million magazines each year that sell in 60 countries worldwide and are published in three different languages. We organise the most prestigious events in the superyacht calendar, including The World Superyacht Awards and in addition, we own the world’s most comprehensive database of superyachts and our social and business networking tool for superyacht captains and crew can be found at dockwalk.com.
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Ocean Media
Ocean Media  is a specialist publisher of Australasian luxury boating, lifestyle and yachting magazines. Established in 2005, the boutique publishing house has focused on excellence in editorial content, together with world-class design and presentation not previously available to this specialised,  premium sector of the maritime leisure market. The quality of the printed word and image is extended online with provision of full digital editions of all titles, the norm for the company since its launch - blending print and online worlds in one offering.

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. ​

Doyle Sails 
The Doyle brand stands for global leadership in high performance sails as well as having a reputation for being proven innovators with new technology. No other sailmaker works as hard to satisfy the unique needs to every client, from the day sailors to the superyachts, and every boat in between. If you're looking to win races, cruise confidently, or just enjoy your boat more, you can rely on Doyle.

Eagles Nest
This multi-award winning New Zealand luxury hotel & retreat is set within a 75 acre estate atop its own private ridgeline offering spectacular views of the Bay of Islands. Designed and furnished in an eclectic international contemporary style, where gardens and lodgings blend into the natural topography and foliage.
​Unlike so many New Zealand luxury hotels, Eagles Nest at Russell in the Bay of Islands also offers the services of its own resident personal trainer and spa therapists ensuring the most indulgent of stays.

Silver sponsors

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. 

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

Breed Media
We’re really excited to be joining the 2016 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.

Events Clothing 
Events Clothing Company Ltd has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying crew uniforms to superyachts worldwide for over 27 years. Events Clothing continuously seeks new and innovative ways to develop superior designed and tested products and the uniforms are highly regarded for their style and good looks as well as performance, protection and comfort.

Friends of the industry

Holton Marine 
Holton Marine provides a one stop service for launch, ship and super yacht maintenance and repair at Orams Marine Village, Westhaven, Auckland, New Zealand. Our services include: Alustar welding (ABS, Lloyds, BV); 5083 welding (ABS, Lloyds, BV); steel welding (ABS, Lloyds, BV); copper nickel welding and supply; SAF 2205 welding; 2RK65 spray rings; importer of 5083 round bar and pipe; decorative stainless steel and general marine maintenance/fitting.​

Lancer Inflatables
Lancer has over 40 years’ experience in building hypalon inflatable boats. We helped develop many of the technologies in use today and have a reputation second to none for quality. You will find Lancer inflatable boats in service with coastguards, water transport operators and leisure craft owners around the world

Power Equipment 
Incorporated in October 1990, Power Equipment is the exclusive authorised New Zealand, Australian and South Pacific Distributor of Yanmar 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

Robinson Interiors
Robinson Interiors is a company with the sole focus of manufacturing and fitting bespoke interiors for yachts and special projects. Using the latest technology in CAD design and manufacturing processes, ROBINSON can integrate the interior envelope of the most complex large motor or sailing yacht interiors into a yet to be built aluminum, steel or composite structure.

 Upholstery Specialists  
Upholstery Specialists is New Zealand’s largest provider of leading upholstery products and services. We manufacturer custom products for living, marine, auto, and commercial applications, while also carrying out extensive repairs and re-upholstery across every sector. 

Attest Marine 
Our directors are experienced electrical design engineers, inspectors, electricians, and programmers - with a proven track record derived from 40 years combined experience in the electrical industry. We bring high standards of professionalism, workmanship, and communication to everything we do. We seek perfection when carrying out any task, and this attitude translates to a pleasant experience with a high degree of satisfaction when you have Attest work for you.

Propspeed
At Oceanmax, we’re dedicated to discovering and developing high performance products that make marine craft more efficient to run, and economical to maintain. Propspeed is the original propeller and running gear foul-release coating system, specially formulated to prevent marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline. 

Navigator Shipbrokers, agent to Sevenstar Yacht Transport 
Navigator Shipbrokers, NZ agent to Sevenstar Yacht Transport, is an industry leader in yacht, boat and commercial vessel transport to and from New Zealand.
Wherever your yacht, boat or vessel may be, we will arrange for its safe and secure shipment to the destination of your choice.