Hockey New Zealand extends with kit partner

Hockey New Zealand has renewed its long-term kit partnership with Italian sportswear manufacturer Lotto.

The deal will run for a further two years, with Lotto to remain as the official apparel partner of Hockey New Zealand.

Lotto will provide playing kit and training apparel to the men’s and women’s national teams.

Hockey New Zealand began working with Lotto in 2008.

Ian Francis, chief executive of Hockey New Zealand, said: “For the next four years we have a confirmed international calendar from January to June with the introduction of the Hockey Pro League. It’s a major step change in the sport around the world.

“We were keen to partner with a brand that wanted to go on the journey with us and help grow hockey at the same time as provide leading sports performance apparel for our teams.

“Lotto Sportswear have done that for us, so it was a pleasure to re-sign with them and we look forward to continuing our strong partnership over the next couple of years.”