We believe this partnership is a perfect fit for both organisations, with many shared values such as inclusiveness, diversity and community. Together, we are committed to providing hands-on support at the very heart of our sport - the grassroots level. 

The three-year partnership will tap off this season with Bunnings Warehouse providing Player of the Day Certificates with a $10 redeemable café voucher, which will be distributed to over 60,000 children nationwide.

The partnership will alleviate some of the pressures of running a touch module such as supplying balls, cones and marquees, while enabling our people to continue to provide and foster the game we all love. 

Chief Executive Joe Sprangers says “This partnership will be instrumental in driving positive growth in the sport of Touch, particularly at the grassroots level. It will also inject some of the zing & fun at Touch New Zealand national events that will really enhance the experience for players and supporters as well.”

Toby Lawrance, Bunnings NZ General Manager says, “Touch NZ and Bunnings share very similar values, including inclusivity, care, integrity, teamwork and respect, so it was a natural fit to partner with an organisation making a meaningful contribution to the community.”  

“Many Bunnings team members already take part in the game of touch and it is clear there is a lot of passion for the sport. We are really looking forward to working with Touch NZ to support their initiatives and great work in the community.” 

In the coming weeks we will be thrilled to highlight some of the awesome ways Bunnings Warehouse will be getting involved, as well as educate all Touchies on how we can support and grow the partnership to really make a difference to our sport.

Article added: Thursday 15 November 2018