ANZ Gets Behind New Zealand Olympics Team

ANZ today announced it will be Major Sponsor of the New Zealand team for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The three-year sponsorship with the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) was announced at a gala event in Auckland.

“After welcoming the world to New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011, ANZ is now taking New Zealand’s best to the world for the London 2012 Olympic Games,” ANZ Chief Executive Officer David Hisco said.

“As Major Sponsor of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re proud to support our athletes as they compete in the ultimate sporting event, the Olympic Games.

“We are delighted that our sponsorship will help our New Zealand athletes take on the best in the world and deliver the most successful Olympic campaign New Zealand has ever seen,” he said.

In addition to sponsoring the NZOC for the London 2012 Olympic Games, ANZ will be sponsoring some of the country’s most promising athletes: Rowing Pair Hamish Bond and Eric Murray, Natasha Hansen (Cycling) and Emma Twigg (Rowing). In addition, ANZ will sponsor two top Kiwi athletes - Rebecca Dubber (Swimming) and Cameron Leslie (Swimming) – to the 2012 Paralympic Games. Through the SportConnect foundation, ANZ will also be supporting cyclist Sam Webster.