At Schupepe Tents, we’ve had over 25 years of experience in the local events industry and we know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to planning and creating summer events in New Zealand; and we’ve used all that experience to find solutions for the things that haven’t worked so well – ending up with a product and service that pretty much covers any kind of event eventuality…

From dealing with unpredictable weather, to rigging our marquees as an extension of a complicated existing structure – or rigging them in some of the country’s most unusual locations; we’ll make make sure that you get the look you want and that every tiny detail of your event is taken care of – no matter what kind of event situation you throw at us!

At Schupepe Tents, we’re a team that offer a start-to-finish service – from rigging your chosen marquee and supplying and setting up the furniture, to rigging the lighting and constructing the flooring; we’ll make sure your event is completely covered – on every level.

Our flooring options alone cover:

– Basic flooring

– Raised dance-floors

– Band platforms

– Festival M/C platforms and stages

– Red carpeting

And if you need branding, we can do that too – both externally and within the tent, where logos and full colour images can be digitally printed onto decals or directly onto the canvas for effective brand exposure. And no matter what kind of budget you have to work with, we’ll make sure that we deliver a solution that will build your brand identity, maximise your brand exposure, and leave a long lasting impression.

So step into 2025 with style, and call Schupepe Tents when you need to plan and organise a public event, wedding or private party this year. And don’t hold back your imagination when it comes to deciding on your location – our riggers love a good challenge!

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Imagine a venue of your wildest dreams – and then let us use your imagination as our guide to make those dreams come true… because with our Freeform™ tents and marquees, absolutely anything is possible.

The unique 2-way stretch flexibility of the Freeform™ material used in our tents and marquees gives us the freedom to create your dream venue – anywhere, on any surface and in a variety of shapes – from cliff-tops to sandy beaches to the familiar comfort of your own back garden; up stairs, down stairs, on a grassy slope – or even on a roof top!

These remarkable tents and marquees, which can be erected free standing or as an extension of an existing building, were created bedouin-style, which makes for quick and efficient set-up, and gives them beautiful parabolic curves and a unique appearance.

You really are only limited by your own imagination – so let your imagination run wild, because our world class riggers just love it when they can get creative – have a look at some their work!

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Here at Schupepe, our tents have covered numerous bridal showers, engagement parties, and weddings all over New Zealand. We have yet to be involved in a Bro-dal shower, but we are betting that our kiwi men will be on board for some groom-centric fun that doesn’t involve severe hangovers and gaping black hole memories.

Why throw a “Bro-dal” Shower?

Why not throw a Bro-dal Shower? That should be the question! Why should brides be the only one showered with gifts and attention before the big day? A Bro-dal shower is a perfect opportunity for older friends and family members – who might not necessarily enjoy the festivities generally associated with bachelor parties – to join in the fun.

The Buzzfeed staff threw two bro-dal showers for their co-workers incorporating Lumberjack and Batman and Robin themes. Instead of dainty, crust-free, triangle sandwiches and puff pastries, these guys went all out with moonshine and a chocolate cake shaped as a tree stump.

If you know a groom-to-be who might enjoy another excuse to party and celebrate his upcoming nuptials – be a good mate and surprise him with a Kiwi version of this American trend. Schupepe’s marquees have covered bridal showers in backyards and campgrounds during the winter – on cliff-tops and beaches during the summer – the possibilities are endless.

Contact us today and let’s get this manly party started.

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Hearts & Bowels: Ready to Burst!

In Northern Borneo, specifically the tribes of the Tidong community, newlyweds are locked in their home and are prohibited from urinating or emptying their bowels for a total of three days and nights.

Who Needs Cupid?

Yugur (an ethnic Chinese minority) natives believe that eternal love can only be achieved if the groom shoots his bride with a bow and arrow before the wedding – not just once, but three times. Granted, the arrows don’t have spearheads, but still, it can’t be pleasant.

No Laughing Matter

Can you imagine not being able to smile at your own wedding? In the Congo, if you want your nuptials to be taken seriously, you and your partner cannot crack a grin.

Who Needs Rice When You Have Rubbish?

In certain areas of Scotland, brides get tied to a tree and then their friends throw the grossest things they can find at them. The general idea is that if you can endure this, you can handle marriage.

Who is the Weirdo Wearing White?

Many cultures around the world find it strange that women choose white wedding g owns. In many other countries, women choose dresses that are flamboyant and full of colour.
In this day and age, many people are doing away with out-dated traditions and making their wedding an event that fits both the bride and groom’s personalities. The options are limitless and here at Schupepe Tents & Marquees, we pride ourselves on our ability to make our customers’ king and queen for a day or an entire weekend.

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PICK A VENUE

Let your imagination run amuk without worrying about rain or mud! This could be anywhere from your backyard, a camping site, an island, or a paddock. With our weatherproof stretch tents and our flexible marquees, the sky is the limit and you won’t have to worry about Mother Nature raining on your parade.

SET THE TONE WITH FOOD & MUSIC

Perhaps you are lucky enough to have chefs or musician friends, if not the cost will be reduced with the help of Schupepe Tents because we will provide the other essentials that could become quite costly if you had to employ multiple vendors. We provide several interior options such as lighting, flooring, heating, and furniture. Our professional staff is experienced in setting up music and food festival events – and of course, weddings!

PLAN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES

Depending on your location, you could organize bush walks, surfing or fishing expeditions, sporting games or even karaoke competitions. With a weekend-long event, it is possible to make sure that there is something fun for everyone to partake in.

HAVE A FIRM HEAD COUNT

This will enable you to choose our tent hire packages to get the most for your money. We also have a size and accommodation guide which will make the process easier. Contact us and allow us to help you keep the party going and redefine the idea of a destination wedding.

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Marquee Hire Allows You To Choose Any Location You Like

We live in paradise here in New Zealand, so why not make the most of the natural beauty that surrounds us. From isolated beaches and cliff-tops with panoramic views, to rolling green vineyards and fern-foresty glades; our flexible Freeform™ marquees can be rigged anywhere and on any surface – free-standing, or as an extension of an existing structure.

Marquee Hire Gives You Freedom With Design and Décor

When you hire a marquee from Schupepe Tents, its design and décor are your blank canvas! From choosing the style, theme and colour-scheme, to furniture, lighting and lay-out – you have the freedom to make your ideas come to life and to create an event that is unique!

Marquee Hire Rolls Everything Into One

Your venue, flooring, lighting and furniture hire can all be taken care of by the team at Schupepe Tents – from durable and stylish flooring, to the right lighting for tone and ambiance, heating if the nights get chilly, and an extensive range of standard furniture. If you have specific or unusual requirements, feel free to talk to us about them, and we can help source them from one of our many trusted suppliers.

We also have the latest in technology with our 3-D animation service that can give you a comprehensive idea of what your marquee will look and feel like, making the choice of your interior hire options that much easier.

Marquee Hire Gives You The Freedom To Choose Your Own Caterer

When you hire a marquee from Schupepe Tents, your catering options aren’t limited. You can choose to take care of the catering yourself – or you can leave it to us to find the right caterer for your event. With over 25 years in the catering industry, we are proud to be associated with some of the most finest local caterers.

Marquee Hire Works Out To Be Cheaper

And the bottom line – marquee hire works out to be cheaper! When you hire a marquee from Schupepe tents for your event, you can have a bigger guest list for less money. From venue-hire costs, to furniture, lighting and accessories; first class catering and exceptional cuisine – you get more value for more people.

So let your imagination run wild, and take complete control over your summer event this year – from creating your own venue in the location of your choice, to deciding what time your event starts and finishes. And Schupepe Tents will be there every step of the way to ensure that your function runs smoothly, is stress-free, and is the success you want it to be.

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They are a family run venue for the New Year Festival, smaller summer Events, Weddings, group Workshops and personal Retreats.

Prana land is a peaceful sanctuary where people naturally move towards transformational healing, personally and universally. A place that empowers a strong sense of ‘connectedness’ to something great: A gathering place for kindred souls!

Their philosophy is based on the vision that a conscious culture is best facilitated when people are positively encouraged to discover the best in themselves and others through individual and collective creativity, healthy attitudes, self development and being in tune with Nature. The more we focus our energies on shaping our shared future, the more joy and fun we can create! We like to think of it as a place where “…creativity meets awareness”

For each respective Prana event, our guiding force is this philosophy, and it leads us to a connection with everything that is greater than ourselves – whether we practice yoga, meditation, dance, gardening, singing or any other art form!

Schupepe Tents was proud to be associated with the Prana Festival this year, with our tents providing cover for both entertainers and festival-goers alike! Take a look…

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The following weekend we helped provide shade and tented cover when the ASB Auckland Seafood Festival joined in the Auckland 175^th birthday celebrations in Auckland. Then there is our regular summer gig at The Tasting Shed. Located just outside the country township of Kumeu-Huapai, only 25 minutes northwest of downtown Auckland, The Tasting Shed overlooks the gentle slopes of beautiful Coopers Creek Vineyard. The dream child of Jo and Ganesh, The Tasting Shed is the perfect location for kiwi summer events; and Schupepe Tents are proud to have one of our tents up as a permanent feature to provide cover for the many weddings and events that are taking place at The Tasting Shed during the summer months ahead; including George FM’s Heineken Sundowners – great beer, great bbq and great tunes every Sunday afternoon from 4-7pm.

Oh, and as for weddings!!! In 2014 we installed our stretch tents for a total of 73 weddings! And so far this year, we have installed our tents as the venue covering for weddings on the Coromandel, in Ramarama, Mangawhai, Ponsonby, Pukekohe, and in Torbay on Auckland’s North Shore. Whew! It’s a good thing we love what we do, and that we have a product that is so exceptional  – along with a dedicated team who like nothing better than having their creativity challenged when it comes to conforming and rigging our incredibly flexible and versatile  Freeform™ stretch tents and marquees.

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