PARTNERS 2025
The Aotearoa Art Fair provides a unique opportunity for corporates and luxury brands to align with New Zealand’s premier art fair. Attracting HNWIs, collectors, and the art-loving public, it is an unrivalled opportunity to reach and connect with a sophisticated, arts and culturally-interested audience. To discuss opportunities please contact: Jo Duncan, CEO, jo@artfair.co.nz.
PRINCIPAL PARTNERS
AucklandNZ.com
Welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland. Auckland is one city, two worlds; a region where urban sophistication meets natural landscapes, allowing you to enjoy the best of two worlds in one short trip. Whether you’re looking for culture, exquisite dining, world-class shopping, international sailing or a nature fix – you’ll find it in Tāmaki Makaurau.
ANZ Private
Gain a new perspective on Private Banking. When you become an ANZ Private client, you’ll discover a personalised service that extends well beyond traditional banking. One that includes advice and support – whenever and however you prefer – plus a dedicated Private Banker to focus on your individual needs. We offer a comprehensive suite of wealth management services, from personal banking and investment management to lending and migrant services. Our clients are a diverse group, from business owners, professionals, and investors to entrepreneurs and professional athletes
PRECINCT PARTNER
VIP PROGRAMME PARTNER
EMERGING ARTIST PARTNER
Viaduct Harbour
Home to a thriving restaurant precinct, world-class marina, luxury hotels, and a lively community, Viaduct Harbour is Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s premier waterfront destination. Indulge in exceptional dining at some of the city’s finest restaurants, unwind in luxurious accommodation, or enjoy a stroll along the picturesque marina, where you can explore an array of captivating public artworks. Viaduct Harbour is also home to boutique charter boats, providing the perfect way to explore the beautiful Waitematā Harbour and surrounding islands. As a proud sponsor of the Aotearoa Art Fair 2025, we invite you to dine, unwind, and discover everything Viaduct Harbour has to offer.
Studio Italia
The Aotearoa Art Fair are delighted to welcome Studio Italia as the VIP Partner of the Aotearoa Art Fair. Studio Italia exclusively represents leading Italian furniture design brands and delivers expert design and craftsmanship to New Zealanders. Keep an eye out for their exquisite furniture at the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair.
Chapman Tripp
Chapman Tripp is a dynamic and innovative commercial law firm at the leading edge of legal practice. With offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, the firm supports clients to succeed across industry, commerce and government and is known as the ‘go to’ for complex, business-critical strategic mandates across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law. In 2025 Chapman Tripp celebrates its 150th anniversary, marking a century and a half of positive impact, not only on its clients but also on its communities by offering funding, legal expertise, and volunteer time to make a meaningful difference across New Zealand.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PARTNERS
Champagne Pommery
Renowned for its elegance and craftsmanship since 1836, Pommery’s exquisite cuvées will be available from bars throughout the Fair. With a deep commitment to contemporary art and the art of Champagne, Pommery has been blending grapes, passion and creativity with a sole goal, the quest for constant perfection.
illy Caffè
Get your caffeine fix at the Aotearoa Art Fair with illycaffè. Founded in 1933 in Trieste by Francesco Illy, illycaffè is renowned worldwide for its high-quality coffee, made from a unique blend of nine pure Arabica beans. Loved by millions at home, in offices, hotels, and cafes, illycaffè’s mission is to offer the finest coffee enhanced by sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology. The company aims to be the global leader in coffee culture, innovating to create premium products for the world’s best destinations.
Savor Group
Savor established in 2011, is one of New Zealand’s largest hospitality businesses with 20 iconic venues in Auckland, including Amano, Azabu Ponsonby, Azabu Mission Bay, Ebisu and Non Solo Pizza, each with its own unique concept, culture and offering. In 2022, Savor opened Bivacco in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour and brought iconic Melbourne concept MoVida to Britomart’s Seafarers Building. Savor has a reputation for originality, the quality of its products and the high standard of service that is consistent across the company portfolio.
Two Rivers Wine
Discover the exceptional world of Two Rivers, where a passion for Marlborough’s finest wines meets an unwavering admiration for the world of fine art. Their dedication to both winemaking and art reflects powerful storytelling mediums, each encapsulating the spirit of their environment and the essence of their creators. This synergy shines brightly at the Aotearoa Art Fair, where the fusion of art and wine cultivates a celebration of creativity and identity. To express gratitude for the support of this vibrant art community, Two Rivers presents an exclusive offer. Elevate your table this season with outstanding wines from Two Rivers and immerse yourself in the artistry that surrounds us.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Squiggla
Squiggla is a gateway to deeper aesthetic engagement with the artworks at the Fair, so collectors, visitors and families are encouraged to get hands-on at the Squiggla Making Space. Through free flow mark making, following the flow of a pencil mark on the page, every participant can become more alert to the visual world around them at the Fair.
Britomart
Britomart is a vibrant nine-block precinct at Auckland’s waterfront, blending New Zealand’s top fashion stores with global brands. It’s a place where history meets modernity, with renovated dockside warehouses alongside sleek new buildings. Gritty laneways filled with lively bars lead to plant-filled streets and sunny squares lined with world-class restaurants and boutiques. Home to businesses like Westpac, EY, and Generator, Britomart is Auckland’s dynamic hub, where creativity, history, and promise converge, all above the city’s busiest public transport hub.
MEDIA PARTNERS
Art Collector
Every quarter, Art Collector magazine profiles the region’s leading artists, gallerists and collectors. You’ll also find art news, analysis of important issues affecting collectors and previews of forthcoming exhibitions across Australia and New Zealand. Subscribe to Art Collector and save up to 40% on newsagency prices. Plus, you’ll never miss an issue.
Art News Aotearoa
Established in 1979, Art News is Aotearoa New Zealand’s longest-serialled contemporary arts publication. Each issue traces the most lively currents and fault lines of arts practice today, nationally and in the wider Moana Oceania region, through feature articles, interviews, columns, artist profiles and reviews, as well as news insights and exhibition calendars. Published quarterly, Art News is an essential touchstone for arts professionals and practitioners, engaged collectors and enthusiasts, who return to the magazine for discerning, informed and stylish writing from the country’s leading voices, supported by a committed team.
The Art Paper
The Art Paper is a quarterly contemporary art magazine, celebrating art through multiple lenses and encouraging a new guard of emerging talent. Featuring iconic portrait shoots, critical essays, and occasional fiction and poetry, each issue is based around an idea that informs the content and direction of the material. Fun, smart, interesting, and perfectly sized for reading, The Art Paper is published independently in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
VAULT
Published for over ten years, VAULT focuses on the most engaging Australian and international visual arts, with a parallel interest in fashion, architecture, design, writing and other outstanding and engaging forms of creative expression. VAULT is invested in placing Australian discourse in an international context. Offering a curated perspective and insight into the world of artists and creative practitioners, VAULT seeks to foster a new sense of appreciation, a desire to learn and explore the industry in the context of a community of readers who are passionate about ideas in the arts and culture.
HOTEL PARTNERS
Park Hyatt Auckland
Park Hyatt Auckland looks forward to welcoming Aotearoa Art Fair visitors to the hotel. Overlooking Waitematā Harbour, Park Hyatt Auckland is a sophisticated, waterfront residence that enriches guests with authentic and intimate experiences. Stylish and spacious guest rooms incorporate Māori artwork such as custom designed tukutuku panels and rugs, made from New Zealand wool. The hotel’s dynamic culinary spaces are purposefully designed for guests to socialise, dine and relax alongside panoramic water views. After a busy day of exploring, guests can relax and unwind at the spa and 25 m infinity pool with sweeping views of Auckland Harbour. Enjoy 20% off your stay during your Art Fair visit, available for bookings between 30 April and 4 May. Use the code ARTPH to access the discount.
SO/ Auckland
SO/ Auckland is a sleek urban retreat in the heart of the city, offering stunning views of Waitematā Harbour and the skyline from 16 storeys. Just steps from boutiques and the waterfront, this contemporary hotel is a hub for design, fashion, and immersive experiences. Enjoy house-made treats at Javalab café, cocktails at MIXO bar, or seasonal dishes at Harbour Society. Recharge at SO/SPA with treatments like Vino Therapy and Pink Himalayan salt stone massages. Host impactful events in unique spaces within the former home of New Zealand’s gold reserve. A truly unforgettable stay awaits. Enjoy a discounted stay during Art Fair week—details soon.
The Hotel Britomart
Smart, soulful, and contemporary, The Hotel Britomart, with 99 guest rooms and 5 luxury Landing Suites, welcomes guests to the best of downtown waterfront Auckland. New Zealand’s first 5 Green Star hotel, it features beautiful timber-lined, cocoon-like rooms with elegantly tiled bathrooms, built-in sofas, and hand-made ceramics. Downstairs, the historic warehouses of the Britomart neighbourhood house some of the country’s best restaurants, bars, and cafes, while plant-lined pedestrian streets and laneways offer incredible shopping. Just a few steps away are Auckland’s beautiful waterfront, the ferry terminal, and the central business district, while the underground Britomart Transport Centre provides easy public transport connections to every part of the city. Enjoy 20% off your stay during your Art Fair visit, available for bookings between 24 April and 6 May. Use the code ART25 to access the discount.
QT Auckland
QT Auckland blends quirky luxury with the city’s creative pulse, offering a whole new energy. Dine in at Esther, our signature restaurant, where head chef Sean Connolly creates culinary masterpieces that celebrate his sun-soaked travels with fresh, local ingredients. Sip cocktails at the Rooftop, or unwind in one of the 150 stylish rooms. The heart beats with excitement, serving shoreline shimmer and inviting you to discover hidden treasures. Enjoy an escape where textures, hues, and comfort combine. QT Auckland offers a transformative escape that elevates every moment. Save 20% on your room during your Art Fair stay between 29 April and 6 May 2025, discount available on all rooms. Simply email Reservations_QTAuckland@evt.com with your booking request and the code ‘ART25’.