“Many towns and cities in provincial New Zealand have been adversely affected in recent years by cuts in public services and business closures.   I understand that Arts On Tour NZ is committed to giving something back to these communities.”
~ Helen Clarke Prime Minister

“As Minister of Industry and Regional Development, and a passionate advocate for provincial New Zealand, I applaud the good work of Arts On Tour NZ.  This initiative to bring musicians and performers to the heartland of New Zealand is a commendable contribution to the life and colour of our smaller towns.  The regions of New Zealand are as important today as ever.”
~ Jim Anderton

"AOTNZ not to be faulted ..top line...superb evening."
~ Regent Theatre Greymouth

"The Penguin Club and Arts On Tour NZ did us a great favour last Friday night when they brought Carolyn Mills and Bridget Douglas to Oamaru for an evening performance."
~ Oamaru Mail

"Very good.  Like all AOTNZ performers we’ve hosted they were a delight to deal with, very personable."
~ Taieri Dramatic Society, Mosgiel

Many thanks for yet another brilliant act!
~ Inangahua Community Arts Council, Reefton

"One of the best we’ve had. AOTNZ excellent as usual."
~ Out in the Styx Café Pukeatua

"Absolutely fantastic show... rave reviews from patrons
(still getting them)"
~ Penguin Club, Oamaru

"Excellent posters and flyers. It makes such a difference to have such professional material."
~ Waimate Community Arts Council

"Another bloody fantastic show!"  The Mussel Inn Golden Bay

"AOTNZ provides a service second to none… we hope our relationship with AOTNZ will go from strength to strength. The artistic quality of the programme is very consistently professional. A wide variety from classical to folk and comedy. Keep up the good work."
West Coast Theatre Trust

"Arts On Tour NZ service is great... Kiwiana well received."
Positively Clutha Women

"Arts On Tour NZ very organised."
~ Ashburton County Lions Club

"Excellent. We really value the quality of the service provided by AOTNZ. The groups who tour are always professional and of an excellent standard."
~ Toi Rakiura, Stewart Island

Truly professional and superb artistes.  Whistling stamping and cheering audience, not usual, must say in Waimate.  Hope they come again.
~ Waimate Community Arts Council

AOTNZ service was excellent... great, polished, solid artist.
~ Lyttelton Community Arts

The service is unique bringing a wide range of musical genre at a reasonable cost to the smaller communities-please continue!
~ Whangamata Singers