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Welcome to the Bowater Motors Group

Our history is just the beginning...

Since 1947, the Bowater Motors Group has been providing the Nelson region with quality vehicles and servicing.

Think Bowater and three things come to mind...
Quality, excellence and vehicles to suit a lifestyle.

Whether urban or off-road, let Bowater's begin your journey.

If you're going somewhere, Bowater's will take you there.

Proudly Supporting Our Region

Nelson Bays Soccer

Nelson Bays Soccer is proudly associated with Bowater Toyota for the last 3 years with a sponsored Vehicle for the Regional Development coach. All registered players and families also benefit with Bowater Toyota discounts cards for services and parts. Nelson Bays Soccer organises club competition, coaching programmes for players from 5 years up and with Bowater Toyota support run a school holiday programmes and in September the Bowater Toyota Soccer Festival.

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) represents over 450 businesses throughout the region advocating on behalf of business. Realising that the chamber needed to keep in touch with its members and be highly visible resulted in a branded vehicle being provided by Bowater Group a loyal Cornerstone sponsor since 2004.

"By Bowater Group generously providing this vehicle we are out and about keeping in touch with our members and raising our profile. Thanks to all the team at Bowater Group" says CEO Sharon McGuire.

The Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency

The Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency (EDA) is committed to driving a smart, sustainable and prosperous future for the region. This is achieved by developing strategies and supporting sectors and organizations to drive this vision to reality. Working closely with stakeholders the EDA facilitates the development of employment opportunities and investment in regional enterprises, addresses infrastructural issues and helps to develop prosperous businesses. Bill Findlater, Chief Executive of the EDA, is proud to be driving a car from Bowater Cars - a very forward focused local business that shares the EDAs' drive to make Nelson the great place it can be.

Toyota Racing

Mid 2005 Toyota New Zealand announced that it was going to start in NZ a new single seater wings and slicks racing series, this couldn't have come at a better time for Victory motor racing team principals Garry Orton & Guy Griffith.

Having returned from America after running similar cars for several years, Garry & Guy set about setting up their team, Bowater Toyota were one of there first supporter and have continued that to this day, last season was a good year for the team finishing 2nd in the international series and winning the Dan Higgins trophy, driver Brendon Hartley was one of 4 drivers world wide to be chosen to drive for the Red Bull development program and at the age of 16 moved to Europe to race professionally.

The Nelson Jazz Festival

The Nelson Jazz Festival has become an integral part of summertime in Nelson. Loads of sunshine, world-class musicians and a choice of more than 60 events, over 5 consecutive days (Jan 2-6) for everyone to enjoy. Seven ticketed concerts, 4 park events and performances in cafes, pubs, restaurants and the streets. For more information » click here «.

Contact information

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 03 548 1363

Nelson Regional EDA
To contact Bill or the EDA team:
Phone: 03 545 6858
Fax: 03 539 0825
Visit » the EDA website here «

Nelson Bays Soccer
Phone: 03 547 5600

Garry Orton
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Woollaston JazzFest
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