We want to grow the social, cultural, and financial wellbeing of New Zealanders. That’s why our partnerships and initiatives give back to communities.
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Basketball is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand. It has a special ability to bring people together — whether that’s young people shooting hoops after school, families connecting on the sidelines, or volunteers giving their time to coach the next generation. We’ve partnered with Basketball New Zealand, key professional teams, and leagues in New Zealand to help to grow the game.
The number of community basketball coaches hasn’t kept up with demand from rangatahi and tamariki. We want to help grow and support the coaching bench so more kids can get on court. Alongside Basketball New Zealand we’re committed to getting to 20,000 volunteer community coaches by 2028.
BNZ Kiwi Hoops is a programme by Basketball New Zealand for 5 to 13 year olds. It uses fun activities and games to help kids build skills, grow confidence, and develop a love for the game.
As basketball grows, communities need more places to play. We’ve partnered with Basketball New Zealand to deliver BNZ Hoops in Parks, to install hoops in community spaces across the motu.
We love being part of events that celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.
BNZ Theatre is the Waikato’s premier entertainment venue located in the heart of Hamilton city. It’s a world-class space where the community can come together to support arts and culture.
The BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival marks the Lunar New Year. It’s Auckland’s largest annual festival, attracting over 100,000 people. Held at the Manukau Sports Bowl, it’s a cultural celebration for all.
The annual BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival attracts over 60,000 people. The festival is a vibrant showcase of Indian culture. It features music, dance, and stalls offering special foods and crafts.
We’re proud of our partnerships and our focus right now is to support them. We’re not currently accepting any new brand sponsorship applications.