“Jane is a career event director who has achieved consistent success in her involvements with many major events over the last 20 years. Her command of the critical elements underpinning successful events plus her strengths in commercial, financial and brand/marketing acumen have led to SPARC pursuing her as one of a select few in NZ engaged by SPARC to perform event feasibility studies for new event opportunities. We have always valued the commitment to quality, rigour and reality which Jane brings to her work.”Peter Cox
Manager Events
SPARC
“When considering event sponsorship at any level you are placing the value and reputation of your product or brand in the hands of the event organisers. For Turners and Growers and Bonita Bananas we see our brand as high quality so we therefore want to be associated with high quality events, this is exactly what you get from The Patter. Jane and her team are focused on delivering professionally run events for all stakeholders and as a key sponsor we are proud to be associated with this great company.”Pat Corson
Imports Manager
Turners and Growers
“The Ironman is one of the iconic events run in our Events Capital District. We as a District take great pride in this event which over time has become synonymous with Taupo. Jane Patterson has been at the helm of Ironman NZ for many years and has always run a high quality, high profile and safe event with many economic and community benefits. All participants and stakeholders feel valued and proud to be part of one of the biggest and most popular one day events in New Zealand. We look forward to working with Jane to host the Taupo Ironman for many years to come.”Rick Cooper
Mayor
Taupo District Council
“Sport Bay of Plenty contracts The Patter to deliver the Port of Tauranga Half and the Craigs Tinman Triathlon. As a Regional Sports Trust we recognize that we need to partner with experts in the event delivery space to ensure these flagship events continue to flourish. The relationship with The Patter has been an extremely positive one and Sport Bay of Plenty are very pleased with the service that The Patter team have provided. Their attention to detail, professionalism, industry knowledge and strong networks have really added value to the work of Sport Bay of Plenty.”Wayne Werder
CEO
Sport Bay of Plenty
“I have raced around the world for more than 20 years as a professional triathlete. I have competed in over 250 races during that time and have been so impressed by events run by The Patter it has seen me return year after year to compete. I know their races are world class. They are run by true professionals in every sense - the management team, race directors, marshals and volunteers. The Patter is truly a world class events company.”Cameron Brown
10x Ironman New Zealand Champion
8x Port of Tauranga Half Champion
2x Silver Medalist World Ironman Championships
“As a journalist, I have covered many events that Jane and her team at The Patter have managed. I have always found them thoroughly professional and a delight to deal with. Every event I have been involved with has been well run, and highly successful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jane and her team at The Patter.”Michelle Pickles
Sports Reporter, Producer, Presenter
TV3
