Bowater Toyota Nelson and the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) share a long-standing commitment to supporting regional success.
For more than 15 years, Bowater Toyota has been a proud sponsor of NRDA, helping us deliver our work across Nelson Tasman and supporting our shared ambition to see our region thrive.

The Bowater family has been part of our region’s automotive industry for four generations, building a reputation for trust, service and local investment since humble beginnings in 1945.
Over the decades, the business has grown alongside the community, evolving with changing technology and customer needs while maintaining the strong local connections that have always been at its heart.
That commitment extends beyond the business itself. For Bowater Toyota, supporting NRDA is another practical way to get behind the people, businesses and communities that make Nelson Tasman what it is.
“We’ve always believed in backing our region. For us, supporting NRDA is about helping Nelson Tasman thrive.” Tony Bowater


Bowater Toyota’s support plays a practical and important role in NRDA’s day-to-day operations.
The business provides NRDA with the use of a Toyota vehicle, helping facilitate work across the Regional Business Partner Programme, visitor sector industry support and wider strategic economic development.
Having that mobility means our team can stay connected across Nelson Tasman, attending events, meeting with businesses and delivering initiatives that support economic development and promote our region.
For a team whose work takes them right across Nelson Tasman, having reliable transport makes a real difference.
“Having access to a Bowater Toyota vehicle makes a real difference to our ability to be out in our region. Their vehicles are reliable, help us to reduce our carbon footprint and keep us moving around Nelson Tasman economically.” Fiona Wilson, Chief Executive, NRDA

Bowater Toyota’s ongoing support reflects a shared commitment to the future of Nelson Tasman.
We’re grateful to Tony Bowater and his team for more than 15 years of support, helping us stay better connected across our region and better equipped to champion Nelson Tasman, support local industries and help create a place where people, businesses and communities can thrive.