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Netball New Zealand and Holden Extend Partnership

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) and automotive company, Holden New Zealand, have today announced a two-year partnership extension, further cementing Holden’s commitment to Netball.

The existing partnership was inked in 2008 with Holden proud to be the driving force behind NNZ and the Silver Ferns as the official automotive partner.

NNZ Chief Executive Hilary Poole says the continued partnership with Holden is exciting for Netball as a whole.

“We are passionately committed to working with Holden to get everyone talking about and engaging with Netball at all levels, in the same way that Holden strives to create cars that have everyone talking” she said.

“We know that Holden is in a great position to do that, with a major involvement at a national level, as vehicle sponsor for both NNZ and the Silver Ferns, and the successful ANZ Championship.”

Holden will continue to have an impressive presence at all Silver Ferns Test Matches in New Zealand throughout the 2015-16 season, as well as driving programmes to help build love for the game in communities around the country.

“Holden is an iconic brand in New Zealand,” says Marnie Samphier, Holden’s General Manager of Marketing.

“Our company values are built on excitement, trusted and confidence – and this is a great fit with the netball brand in New Zealand.”

In today's highly competitive and globally-focused automotive market place, Holden continues to maintain its competitive edge by delivering world-class vehicles that New Zealanders love.  Holden has one of the broadest product ranges of any auto manufacturer in New Zealand including the recent arrival of an exciting new line-up of European-built models – Astra, Cascada and Insignia.