Connecting People. Supporting Local. Building Community.
EPIC Te Puke (Te Puke Events & Promotions Group Inc.) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting Te Puke as a great place to live, work and visit. Through community events, local promotions and the management of Te Puke Online, we connect people, celebrate local success and create opportunities that strengthen our community.
Everything we do is built around collaboration and inclusion. Our events and initiatives bring together local businesses, community organisations, volunteers, schools, iwi and residents, creating opportunities for everyone to get involved and contribute towards a vibrant, connected community.
EPIC stands for Events. Promotions. Initiatives. Community.
It’s a name that reflects our mission to engage, unite and ignite our community by creating experiences that strengthen local pride, support local enterprise and showcase everything that makes Te Puke special.
Behind EPIC Te Puke is a passionate volunteer Board of Directors who generously give their time, knowledge and expertise to help guide the organisation and champion a stronger future for our community.
From large-scale community events and seasonal promotions to Te Puke Online, our free community platform, everything we do is driven by one simple goal – to create positive outcomes for the people, businesses and organisations that call Te Puke home.
Our Vision
To create a vibrant, connected and thriving Te Puke where people, businesses and community organisations work together to achieve positive outcomes for everyone.
Our Work
Each year, we deliver four signature community events: the Easter Trail, the Spring Clean, Halloween Treat Trail, and the Te Puke Christmas Float Parade.
We also collaborate with local organisations to support events such as the Te Puke Festival of Cultures and other community initiatives that celebrate our people, strengthen local connections and create opportunities.
Promoting Te Puke is what we do best.
Through seasonal campaigns, destination marketing, business promotions and the management of Te Puke Online, we help showcase local businesses, organisations, events and attractions while encouraging people to shop local and discover everything our community has to offer.
Keeping our community informed and connected is an important part of what we do.
Through Te Puke Online, our monthly Community and Business Newsletters, and our digital communication channels, we share local news, events, jobs, promotions and opportunities that help people stay connected and engaged with what’s happening across Te Puke.
Strong communities are built through collaboration.
Through partnerships with local businesses, schools, iwi, community organisations, volunteers and local government, along with initiatives like EPIC Connect, we bring people together to share ideas, build relationships and create opportunities that strengthen our community.
Get Involved
There are plenty of ways to be part of EPIC Te Puke.
Become an EPIC Supporter, volunteer at one of our events, list your business or organisation on Te Puke Online, partner with us on a community initiative, or simply come along and enjoy what’s happening around town.
Together, we’re creating opportunities, strengthening connections and celebrating everything that makes Te Puke an amazing place to call home.
Our Impact
✓ 1,900+ subscribers to our community newsletter
✓ 200+ local businesses engaged through our business directory and updates
✓ 5,000+ followers across EPIC Te Puke social media channels
✓ 1,500+ attendees at each of our Easter, Halloween & Christmas Parade events
✓ 250kg+ of waste collected annually through our Spring Clean initiative
✓ Creating fundraising opportunities for local groups, with $1,000s raised at our events
✓ 150+ volunteers supporting our events each year