Volkswagen Announces Partnership with New Zealand Olympics

Media Release

13th June, 2012

Volkswagen Announces Partnership with New Zealand Olympics

Volkswagen New Zealand is gearing up to help drive the New Zealand Olympic team to medal success at the London 2012 Games and beyond. Effective today, Volkswagen is on board as an Official Partner of the New Zealand Olympic team.

Understanding Kiwi’s love of sport, Volkswagen has made a four year commitment to our sporting heroes, starting with the London 2012 Olympics and extending right through to the Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro in 2016.

Sir Colin Giltrap, chairman of Volkswagen New Zealand, (a subsidiary of the Giltrap Group), said of the partnership, “The Giltrap Group has a long standing interest in New Zealand sport, particularly with Motorsport and Football.

We are passionate about doing our bit to help develop Kiwi talent to compete on the world stage, both now and in the future. This partnership simply reinforces our commitment to Kiwi sport by backing all our Olympic athletes as they compete in the ultimate of all sporting events.”

Investing in the New Zealand Olympic team, builds on Volkswagen’s existing sponsorship of NZ Football, from a grass roots level with the Small Whites, to the international success of both the All Whites and Football Ferns.

Echoing Sir Colin’s sentiments, General Manager of Volkswagen New Zealand, Tom Ruddenklau, says, “Through the popularity of the Small Whites, we’ve recognised the importance of Volkswagen continuing to support Kiwis in sport and helping to build generations of future Olympic champions.”

Terry Daly, Commercial & Marketing Director says, “We’re very proud to have Volkswagen supporting our Olympic Team.

Like our inspiring athletes, Volkswagen is committed to excellence and performance and we know they’ll be right behind us as our team takes on the world at London 2012.”

Volkswagen will soon announce their Olympic Ambassador along with other exciting on the ground Olympic events at dealerships across the country.

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Notes to editors

Volkswagen NZ Ltd is the official vehicle partner for NZ Football, All Whites (Men’s National team) and Football Ferns (Senior Women’s Team) and a Small Whites partner, NZ Football’s junior encouragement programme for children under the age of 12.

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