Giving Back to Our Community
We have been privileged in our commercial success and take our responsibility to give back seriously. That is why we give to a number of community organisations locally, nationally and internationally.
Let us tell you about the great causes we have supported:
Mercer Transport Museum NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame Charitable Trusts Local Sponsorships
Mercer Transport Museum Sponsorship
SUPPORTING NEW ZEALAND'S ROAD TRANSPORT HISTORY
We are proud to be involved with the new Mercer Transport Museum that has been in development for several years and is progressing well. This museum will house and display local and New Zealand vintage trucks, cars, utes, and associated equipment. The intention of the museum is to preserve and showcase the history of transport in New Zealand which is slowly disappearing.
We have been supporting this initiative by sponsoring branding design and marketing expertise from our friends at Tailwind. Ian Stevenson, founder of Transport Trailers, contributed a large initial donation and is a proud foundation member of the museum.
Keep an eye out for further developments over the next few years as we excitedly work towards the opening of the museum.
Transport Trailers founder Ian Stevenson being presented with the Foundation Member award from Museum Trustee, Lewis Clotworthy.
NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame
PROUD MAJOR SPONSORS
For over a decade, Transport Trailers has proudly supported the annual NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame — the industry’s premier black-tie event celebrating New Zealand’s road transport legends at the world-class Bill Richardson Transport World in Invercargill.
The Hall of Fame inductees represent New Zealand’s road transport legends — individuals whose unparalleled dedication has helped shape, strengthen and advance the nation’s road transport industry over the decades.
Watch the video that was shown at the 2026 event. This video showcases our commitment to excellence in all areas of business and is a snapshot of our great industry doing what it does best!
Charitable Trusts
Each year, the team at Transport Trailers donate to the work of the worthwhile charitable trusts below.
Some of the contributions we have made
Transport Trailers’ Managing Director, Mike Stevenson, presenting a $5,000 cheque to The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
Transport Trailers is proud to support the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Appeal.
The Salvation Army do an amazing job in our community and we are proud to be a part of that. Each year, Transport Trailers provides food donations to support their hard working team on Christmas Day.
Mike Stevenson presenting the New Zealand Air Ambulance Service with a donation.
Mike Stevenson presenting a $5,000 cheque to the Hospice Waikato Christmas Appeal.
Transport Trailers has proudly supported Hospice Waikato and the Bucket List Banquet since 2017.
Together with many generous organisations and individuals, we have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to support Hospice Waikato’s vital work in our community. We are proud to play our part and be part of the Hospice family and wider community.
In addition to supporting the Bucket List Banquet, we donate to the Hospice Christmas Appeal to help families facing the challenges of end-of-life care.
More recently, we contributed to the development of Hospice Waikato’s Children’s Sensory Playroom, helping create a special space for children and their families.
What stands out most to us is the passion and care shown by the people behind Hospice Waikato. Their commitment to supporting others inspires us, and as a business, we take our responsibility to give back to the community seriously.
Our sponsored auction prize for the 2026 Bucket List Banquet included both a private yacht and helicopter tours!
Local Sponsorships
We pride ourselves in our ability to help others and give back to the community.
Here are some of the initiatives we have sponsored.
Hamilton Old Boys Rugby
We are delighted to have been sponsoring the Hamilton Old Boys Junior Rugby Club for both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. We have contributed with other local businesses, to pay for the kid’s training shirts, and approximately 300 t-shirts for local Hamilton kids.
Te Awamutu Junior Girls Only Rugby Pilot Program
It was identified that within the Te Awamutu region, there was a drop in participation rates of our females due to the fact that once they hit 8th grade, they had to tackle the boys and rippa was no longer an option.
The Girls Only Pilot Program has seen over 120 registrations with girls showing up on Monday evenings to participate in fun, game-based sessions. These Monday sessions are rotated around each of the five clubs (Ohaupo, Pirongia, TA Marist, Te Awamutu Sports and Kihikihi).
To reduce barriers even further, each child is given a pink shirt and mouthguard to further reiterate that 'WE ARE ONE' and don't need to belong to individual clubs but instead, to the collective. This has all been kindly donated by thoughtful and kind sponsorship from the community.
Hamilton Raiders Baseball
Transport Trailers have become a Silver sponsor of Hamilton Raiders Baseball club with our yearly contribution to this great local club.
Hamilton Raiders Baseball Club is a non-for-profit baseball club, with an amazing home ground at Mahoe Park — one of NZ's newest international grade baseball diamonds.
Our sponsorship helps enable the three teams to travel and play in the ABA League and participate in future tournaments. It is a great way to promote the game of baseball throughout the Waikato region.
Scooter Charity Challenge
Transport Trailers were proud to support the 2025 Grand Annual Jolly Good Chaps Napier to Wellington 50cc Scooter Charity Challenge.
Organised by the Jolly Good Chaps Charitable Trust, this challenge raises funds for local Hawke’s Bay community groups, projects, and charities.
In 2025, seven daring riders from Tūpore Infrastructure successfully tackled the 7–10 hour journey from Napier to Wellington on 50cc scooters, all in the name of charity. We were proud to back their efforts and contribute to a cause that creates lasting positive change in the community.
Wade Stevenson’s Race Car
Transport Trailers were proud sponsors and supporters for Wade Stevenson when he competed in the North Island Endurance car race series.
Wade competed in a fully purpose-built 1996 Subaru Legacy. The weather on the day was challenging to say the least with the rain making it a very wet and slippery track, however, Driver Wade Stevenson came third in Class 2 for the 1 Hour Endurance Race!
Golf Sponsorship
In 2018 Transport Trailers was proud to sponsor three separate golfing events.
Earlier in the year we were one of the sponsors for the TR Group golf day in Christchurch.
In November, we were pleased to be able to provide some sponsorship for the Fulton Hogan golf day in Auckland and it was an amazing day for the team that attended.
In December, Transport Trailers were privileged to be the major sponsor for the Ngahinapouri School Golf tournament with all proceeds going to Ngahinapouri School.
Creators Early Learning Centre, Forest Lake
Transport Trailers donated to the Creators Early Learning Centre ‘Toddlers class’ 10 trikes and two safety car seats for the centre transportation van. The ‘Kindy class” also received some books. These donations were kindly received.