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our sponsors<\/h1>\n

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The Event is New Zealand\u2019s premier hot air ballooning event and one of the biggest in Asia\/Australasia.\u00a0 It attracts balloonists from around the world, spectators from all over the North Island, and national and international media exposure.<\/p>\n

Through the generosity of our\u00a0Strategic Partners\u00a0WEL Energy Trust, ZURU, Hamilton & Grassroots Trust,\u00a0plus\u00a0the many other\u00a0major and supporting sponsors\u00a0featured below, the Balloons over Waikato\u00a0Trust is able to provide this fabulous community event, to which admission is free!
The Trust is extremely grateful for the support of the following:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Strategic Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Legacy Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Donny Charitable Trust\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Glenice & John Gallagher Foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Major Sponsors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Supporting Sponsors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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