Our super city is super-sporty
Fans of the Fast5 Netball World Series are in for a fantastic few days – and we know that for a fact. That’s because Auckland has recently been nominated as one of the world’s best cities to host a sporting event. The 2012 International Sports Event Management Awards has announced Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) as a finalist in the global Sport City Award. Auckland is...
‘Undivided loyalty’ from KPMG
When it comes to supporting New Zealand’s most-loved sporting codes, KPMG has both bases covered! Last year we welcomed international fans to Auckland with our 476 panel, 564-sqm building wrap to celebrate the Rugby World Cup 2011. This year our name will be up in lights supporting the Fast5 Netball World Series at Vector Arena from November 9-11. Like RWC 2011, the high-octane netball series is expected...
We’re playing our part
KPMG’s sponsorship of the Fast5 Netball World Series is not the only way the firm is supporting our national game. Auckland-based KPMG Partner, Ann Tod, is on the Board of the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA). She is also a strong local supporter of the game, having umpired with Netball North Harbour for the past 20 years. Ann says the work being done by IFNA is inspiring,...
“Fast 5 fever” is about to hit town
Get ready to witness netball like you’re never seen it before! The Fast5 Netball World Series is netball’s equivalent to 20/20 cricket or Rugby 7s – it’s a high-speed, high-octane version of the game with a sporting carnival atmosphere. KPMG New Zealand is excited to be a sponsor for the event, which runs from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th November. The world’s top six netballing nations will be...
The new fan’s guide to Fast5
It’s fast, furious and adrenalin-fuelled. If you’re new to Fast5 netball, you’re in for a quite a ride! This ‘short form’ version of netball is played in quick-fire 6-minute quarters, with modified rules that demand high levels of speed and athleticism. “We’ll be seeing the world’s top athletes playing a style of netball that’s fast and furious,” says Raelene Castle, Chief Executive of...
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Our super city is super-sporty
Fans of the Fast5 Netball World Series are in for a fantastic few days – and we know that for a fact. That’s because Auckland has recently been nominated as one of the world’s best cities to host a sporting...
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‘Undivided loyalty’ from KPMG
When it comes to supporting New Zealand’s most-loved sporting codes, KPMG has both bases covered! Last year we welcomed international fans to Auckland with our 476 panel, 564-sqm building wrap to celebrate the...
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We’re playing our part
KPMG’s sponsorship of the Fast5 Netball World Series is not the only way the...
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Get ready to witness netball like you’re never seen it before! The Fast5...
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It’s fast, furious and adrenalin-fuelled. If you’re new to Fast5 netball,...
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