THE ANZ CHAMPIONSHIP, the top netball division across Australia and New Zealand, has named car manufacturers Honda and Holden as Official Automotive Partners in their respective territories.
Honda Australia signed up as an Australian sponsor, and will have on-court signage and branding on the goal post padding throughout the season.
Holden New Zealand will sponsor the tournament on the other side of the Tasman Sea, and will enjoy the same sponsorship rights as Honda.
“Netball is such an iconic sport in New Zealand and we are delighted to be part of helping grow the sport,” said Marnie Samphier, Holden New Zealand’s general marketing manager.
“From the five-year-old players in the community centres throughout the country to the elite players we see on television, netball has always been close to Kiwis’ hearts and we are elated to be a part of it.”
Holden’s involvement with netball in New Zealand began six years ago with the inception of the Trans-Tasman ANZ Championship. The 2013 championship began last weekend.
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