Our Community

Surfing is synonymous with Kiwi culture, drawing on a love for the ocean and bringing people together for generations. Local legend Ella Williams has always had a passion for the beach. From splashing in the waves with her family as a child, to competing on a global stage, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Ella’s career has taken her to incredible heights across the globe, but today she resides in her beloved hometown of Whangamatā with a close connection to the local surfing community. She recently hit the road in the Amarok to attend the Pauanui Women's Surf Festival, where we had the chance to catch up with her.

With a shared passion for the open road, community and the outdoors, Volkswagen have proudly partnered as the official vehicle provider for Surfing New Zealand.

Delivering nationwide initiatives from community projects through to domestic and international events, the team at Surfing New Zealand travel to regions far and wide. They bring together the very best of locally grown surfing talent, and most importantly, surf lifesaving education so that Kiwis can enjoy the ocean in harmony together.

WE LOVE VW is a community brand created by the team at Ebbett Volkswagen which is all about supporting the Waikato Community. We’re dedicated to supporting those in need in our area, whether it’s a community group, small business or individuals, the WE LOVE VW team can find a way to help.

An initiative led by free-diving instructor Ian Barker, Free Dive for Mental Health is a programme designed to help people struggling with their mental health. Ian has seen first-hand the benefits his techniques have had and with support of the Miles Continental Volkswagen team, is able to drive the participants to dive locations.