New Zealand

Indian tyre manufacturer MRF Tyres has reached a sponsorship agreement with the International Cricket Council covering its 2015 World Cup.

The International Cricket Council has announced a partnership with software services company SAP for its 2015 World Cup.

Swiss watch manufacturer Hublot has sealed an agreement with the International Cricket Council to serve as the official timekeeper at the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

For this year’s rugby union autumn internationals, Sports Sponsorship Insider surveyed the sponsorship portfolios of the leading nations: Argentina, Australia, England, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales.

Internet provider MyRepublic has reached an agreement with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to serve as title sponsor for the national team’s forthcoming northern hemisphere tour.

German automotive company Audi has extended its naming rights deal with New Zealand winter sports showpiece Winter Games NZ to take in its 2015 and 2017 editions.

New Zealand drinks brand Woodstock Bourbon & Cola has struck a deal to become a major sponsor of Auckland-based NRL rugby league franchise the Warriors.

The International Cricket Council has reached an agreement for Matua Wines to become the official wine in New Zealand for the 2015 World Cup.

The New Zealand Open golf tournament has agreed a title sponsorship deal with German automotive manufacturer BMW for its 2015 edition.

Sportswear company Canterbury of New Zealand has signed an extended three year kit deal with Auckland-based NRL rugby league franchise the Warriors.

New Zealand Cricket has reached an agreement with Georgie Pie to make the McDonald’s-owned brand the title sponsor of its domestic Twenty20 competition.

Cycle brand Avanti has agreed a deal to become the official bike supplier of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.

The value and scope of team sponsorships varied wildly among the teams that competed in the finals of the 34th America’s Cup, held in 2013.

US car maker Ford has strengthened its partnership with New Zealand Cricket by becoming shirt sponsor of the national team.

Softball New Zealand has announced a “game changing” sponsorship deal for home building company Golden Homes to assume naming rights to its men’s national team, the sport’s reigning world champion.

Australasian banking group ANZ has announced a three-year extension to its commercial agreement with New Zealand Cricket.