Whangamata Community Board has injected an additional $10,000 into this month's Beach Hop, effectively taking over the infrastructure costs associated with the event.
Beach Hop is one of the largest events in New Zealand, with a complex logistical mix of people and vehicles.
Every year the Community Board pays between $6000 and $8000 to Thames-Coromandel District Council contractors, Smart Environmental Limited. The money helps to maintain rubbish, toilets, roadways and parks for the 100,000 visitors who attend the event at Whangamata, Tairua and Onemana.
The council will now also pick up the costs for barriers and portaloos for these venues.
Beach Hop spokesman Noddy Watts said organisers were really excited about the support the event was getting from the council.
"It's a recognition of all the hard work we've done over the last 13 years. One of our biggest expenses is the infrastructure cost, and to have council support to assist with those substantial costs is a huge plus for us."