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AV and event production companies in Tauranga

MICE editorial — 29 September 2026

A live list of Tauranga and Bay of Plenty AV and event production companies — sound, lighting, staging and vision for conferences and corporate events.

As Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty have grown as a business-events region, so has the local audiovisual and production sector that supports it. These companies serve the region's conference venues, hotels and waterfront event spaces, covering the full range from a lectern microphone and a projector for a seminar to staging, lighting and multi-camera vision for larger conferences, awards nights and gala dinners.

The list below ranks AV and event production companies in Tauranga, pulled live from the MICE directory. Match the supplier to the job: a straightforward sound-and-screen setup is a different brief from a produced main stage. Because Bay of Plenty events often include outdoor or waterfront elements, ask suppliers about experience with those settings and their plans for power and weather.

Confirm the practicalities with each company: owned versus sub-hired gear, on-site operator time, load-in access at your venue, and redundancy for critical equipment. Cross-reference the Bay of Plenty venues and the national AV directory as you plan.

Tauranga's AV & event production companies

Live from the MICE directory, ranked by our data. Figures are indicative — confirm with each provider.

  1. 1
    Homebrewed DJs
    Tauranga
  2. 2
    Groove DJs
    Tauranga
  3. 3
    JM Sounds & Lights Limited
    Tauranga
  4. 4
    Baymedia Sound, Lighting & Video Hire
    Tauranga
  5. 5
    SHOWTECHNIX
    Tauranga
  6. 6
    Public Sound Company
    Tauranga
  7. 7
    BOP Event Hire
    Tauranga
  8. 8
    Audio Solutionz
    Tauranga
  9. 9
    Triac Light and Sound
    Tauranga
  10. 10
    Alliance AV
    Tauranga
  11. 11
    Bay Audio Visual
    Tauranga
See all options in the directory

Frequently asked

Can Tauranga AV companies handle outdoor and waterfront events?

Many can, but outdoor sites need planning for power, weather protection and load-in. Flag the venue early so the supplier can scope the setup properly.

What AV does my conference need?

Reliable sound and projection at a minimum, with staging, lighting, vision and streaming added for larger or higher-profile events. Brief suppliers on your programme to get the right scope.

Is an on-site operator included?

For anything beyond basic hire, an on-site technician is standard and recommended. Confirm operator time is in the quote so the event is managed and troubleshot live.

In-house venue AV or an independent supplier?

Some venues provide AV or use preferred suppliers; independents often offer more flexibility. Compare quotes and confirm what your venue permits.

How early should I book?

As soon as venue and format are confirmed. Equipment and skilled crew are limited, especially in peak season, so booking early secures both.

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