Ever since our humble beginnings in downtown Nelson in 1945 the Bowater Motor Group has been very focused on community involvement. We believe that you are only ever as successful as the support that you can give back. It is with this philosophy that we continue to be as involved as we can be in the wider Nelson / Tasman community.
This section of the website houses stories, links and content from a collective of organisations and events that we are involved with or support through sponsorship or partnerships.
The menu to the right has got comprehensive articles from those events, organisations and charities that we regularly involved with, click on the menu items to read more, or scroll down this page to keep up with events as they unfold.
If you think you have an event, organisation or group that would benefit from our community interest feel free to contact us.
Le Vent du Nord performs "Elise"
This is hauntingly beautiful.
Le Vent du Nord in fine form, with a great video to match!
Following are the English translations to the lyrics - just beautiful!
We are very much looking forward to seeing this wonderfully creative and passionate group in Nelson soon!
Introducing Le Vent du Nord, our sponsored act at this years Arts Festival
Le Vent du Nord know how to deliver music that will move any crowd – to their feet and in their hearts!
This year at the Nelson Arts Festival, Bowater Toyota are proud and excited to sponsor this exciting act. Book your seats now for Le Vent du Nord on Friday 12th October, 8.30pm at the TSB Bank Mainstage st Founders Park - this is going to be exactly the right way to open this years Arts Festival, and by all accounts, one show you will remember for a very long time!
Have you had your cupcake today?
Today is the annual SPCA Cupcake Day. A day when all branches of the SPCA collectively make and sell cupcakes across the country.
The SPCA is entirely self funded, so days like this one are very important.
If you have missed the opportunity to buy a cupcake on the street, or at one of the stalls in the supermarkets because they sold out due to their extreme deliciousness, you can still donate to them by clicking here. You may not get a cupcake but you will most certainly get a warm feeling for helping out a charity that does great work in the community.
Cupcake Day tomorrow - save some room and coins for the SPCA
With cupcake day almost upon us, the Nelson SPCA has been busy baking up a storm at the NMIT commercial kitchens to fill those orders!
They had a great turnout by volunteers today to help bake the trays and trays of delicious cupcakes needed. You can visit their facebook page here to see how you can be involved tomorrow, or keep reading to see more of the action!
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- The Thomas Oliver Band: Bad Talkin' Man
- Meet the Thomas Oliver Band
- Bowater Toyota presents The Thomas Oliver Band
- Mini restoration for maximum impact
- The origins of a special charity project - why rebuild a mini?
