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If you need help into your new car we can provide finance. Nathan Fa'avae launches into tales of adventure with the RAV4
..and Bowater Toyota launches the all new, 4th generation Toyota RAV4
- The gathered crowd at Bowater Toyota for the launch of the RAV4
- It was a great bunch of people that attended, with plenty of interest in both the new 4th generation RAV4.
- Sandy & Tim Vincent from Tineli cycling clothing with Nathan Fa'avae, one of their sponsored riders.
- Nathan Fa'avae entertains the crowd
- Lights on the night kindly supplied by our neighbours at Hunter Furniture
- Nathan Fa'avae describing the dynamics of adventure racing
- Erika & Alice Westley serving up the wonderful & local Stoke range of beers
- Bowater Toyota Finance Manager Al Mapperley & Jenna North planning an adventure race?
- Tony Bowater, CEO of Bowater Toyota thanking the crowd.
On Friday evening we held a fantastic function to launch the all new Toyota RAV4 down at Bowater Toyota. A huge thanks to the 100+ people that attended to hear all about the new RAV4 and listen to tales of adventure from local world champ Nathan Fa'avae.
As soon as we saw the marketing from Toyota NZ for this class leading new generation we knew we would be doing something special. After all, when the posters are all about "There's adventure in everyone" what else could we do but go all out and plan something special!
Nelson and Tasman is famous for the outdoor lifestyle, and also for producing some very adventurous types, so we invited the most adventurous person we knew, World Adventure Racing Champion for 2012, Nathan Fa'avae to join us.
We were very fortunate to have Nathan join us. Luckily his very busy schedule perfectly matched our function as he was enroute back to his Queenstown base returning from a race in China. A slight (and welcome) detour to Nelson meant he could catch up with his family here, and come and share some of his recent experiences with all of us.
Daihatsu to wind down sales in NZ - questions and answers
This article has been taken directly from the Toyota NZ website, and addresses any questions that our local Daihatsu customers may have.
Toyota New Zealand announced on 8 April 2013 the decision to discontinue sales of new Daihatsu vehicles by the end of the year. To view official Media Releases, please click here. Please find some common Q&A's below.
Join us, adventure sport icon Nathan Faavae, and the adventurous RAV4
There is adventure in everyone.
But in some there is more than others. Alot more.
We invite you to come & hear all about it from a true adventure sport superstar.
2012 World Adventure Race Champion & local lad Nathan Faavae will join us for this very special event, the launch of the new 2013 Toyota RAV4.
We would like to personally invite you to join us at Bowater Toyota on Friday 19th April from 5pm for some drinks and nibbles as we launch the all new, 4th generation Toyota RAV4. Hear what Nathan has to say about his breathtaking adventures over the years from 6pm. For many of us he needs no introduction, and we are very fortunate to have nabbed him fresh off the plane from a race in China a couple of days before as he shoots through to his 2013 training base in Queenstown. It will be a great night, full of inspiration and of course the chance to get an inside look at the equally adventurous remodelled Toyota RAV4.
Nathan Faavae is a world leading Adventure Race athlete, a champion at the top of his field and a multi-sport icon. Nathan is also involved with outdoor education and passionate about our region, adventure tourism and his family, as well as being a great speaker and a genuinely nice guy. It is a treat to have him here, so make sure you don't miss this opportunity!
Bowater Toyota. cnr Rutherford & Halifax Streets.
Friday 19th April from 5 - 7pm.
It is going to be a night full of adventure, some great local snacks and drinks, and we are sure some laughs from Nathan.
DAIHATSU TO WIND DOWN SALES IN NEW ZEALAND
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) has made the decision to discontinue sales of new Daihatsu vehicles by the end of the year.
TNZ General Manager of Sales and Operations Steve Prangnell says the company is regretfully unable to secure Daihatsu products that comply with future regulatory standards for New Zealand, but the decision will not disadvantage any customers who already own Daihatsu vehicles.
“We want to assure customers that we will honour our commitment to Daihatsu owners in New Zealand and they need not worry about ongoing support. Toyota dealers will continue to supply parts and provide comprehensive service support for those vehicles,” Mr Prangnell says.
TNZ will send letters to Daihatsu owners advising them of the announcement and their commitment to ongoing parts and service support. Owners can also obtain information through the TNZ website on www.toyota.co.nz or can call 0800 869 682.
Toyota New Zealand took over the Daihatsu business in the New Zealand market in 2002.
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