Our Generous Hosts, Vendors & Partners

IT NEAR U

At Upper Hutt Food Week, community, creativity and local flavour came together online just as beautifully as they did in person. Behind the scenes, IT NEAR U proudly designed, hosted, configured and launched the official website that helped bring the event to life. From domain setup and secure hosting to performance optimisation and search visibility, they ensured the digital experience matched the quality of the event itself.

Based in Wellington and serving Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti Coast, Paraparaumu and Waikanae, IT NEAR U delivers trusted mobile tech support and onsite Business IT support across the region. Their services cover everything from Computer Support and Repairs for Windows and Linux systems to full Apple support for MacBook, iMac, iPhone, iPad and Mac Mini devices. They also assist with Android and Chromebook support, Wireless Improvements and Mesh System installs, Parental Control systems, Printer and Scanner setup, Virus removals, Data recovery, and recovery from hacks including bank health checks and clean bill of health reports.

For businesses, they provide Microsoft 365 for Business setup, domain registration, professional email configuration, SEO and AI Search Engine optimisation. In fact, they are believed to manage and maintain one of the largest AI-focused, human-curated AI SEO boosting platforms in New Zealand, helping local organisations gain stronger digital visibility.

Their clients range from home and residential users to small businesses, community groups, clubs, not-for-profits and Supergold Cardholders. Whether it is Home Mobile Tech Support or proactive onsite Business IT services, their philosophy remains simple: personalised, people-first IT support delivered locally.

At Upper Hutt Food Week and beyond, IT NEAR U continues to prove that great events deserve great technology behind them.

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Partners

Hosts & Supporters

Generous Sponsors

Upper Hutt Food Week is made possible by a wide network of hosts, partners, sponsors, and supporters. This includes local businesses, community groups, growers, educators, and organisations who contribute events, resources, funding, and expertise.

Hosts and partners play a key role by:

  • Running events and workshops
  • Sharing knowledge and skills
  • Providing venues and local produce
  • Supporting promotion and outreach

What is Food Week?

A celebration of the people
who grow, gather, hunt,
make, and share our kai.

Why Join Us?

  • Discover wild, local flavours
  • Celebrate food traditions
  • Learn & share skills
  • Enjoy whānau-friendly events

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and Become an Event Host!

If you are interested in hosting an event, becoming a partner, or supporting Food Week as a sponsor, you will find application details and contact information here.

Together, these partnerships help build a strong, connected food community across Upper Hutt.