RNZB announces million dollar partnership with TelstraClear

RNZB announces million dollar partnership with TelstraClear

Media Release: 28 September 2011

TelstraClear has signed on to become Royal New Zealand Ballet’s new National Sponsor. The three and a half year partnership, valued at over one million dollars, will start on 1 July 2012. TelstraClear CEO, Allan Freeth says both RNZB and TelstraClear deliver exceptional service and experiences and the sponsorship is a perfect ‘pas de deux’ between two like-minded companies. “TelstraClear is very excited at the opportunity this partnership with Royal New Zealand Ballet represents. While our primary role is to connect people, at TelstraClear we like to do this in ways that make their lives better, richer, and more productive. With these values in mind, working alongside RNZB is a natural partnership for us.”

Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson says the sponsorship will allow Royal New Zealand Ballet to reach new heights. "Our national ballet company is riding a wave of success following their recent UK tour and TelstraClear's sponsorship will give them security going forward, both on the national and international stage - it is a great example to set for the corporate sector. I am delighted TelstraClear have made this significant commitment to arts in New Zealand."

Securing a new national sponsor in the current economic climate is a huge boost for RNZB, says RNZB Managing Director Amanda Skoog. "There's no denying it's a tough time to seek corporate sponsorship. TelstraClear has the foresight to see the ways in which all New Zealanders can benefit from such an opportunity. We think our new partnership is a perfect match. At the end of the day we too are all about communicating with our audiences and we both aim to deliver performances that are of the highest quality to our customers."

After 12 fantastic years as National Sponsor, Meridian Energy will continue to support RNZB as a Season Sponsor. ENDS Info: About TelstraClear

TelstraClear is a voice and data company, providing innovative market leading products, services and customer focus to the business, government, wholesale and residential sectors.

At the heart of our strategy is our focus on customers. We understand that people have a choice so we are constantly listening to them. While New Zealand has a passion for innovation and early adoption, people don't change for the fun of it. There has to be a reason. We are in the business of providing that reason through superior products and services.

It means we have the best IP network in New Zealand, offer the market's best trans-Tasman services and have a superb triple-play offer of voice, internet and digital TV services for residential customers in Wellington, Christchurch and Kapiti. We also have the backing of and are wholly owned by Telstra Corporation Limited, Australia’s largest telecommunications company, itself a long-time supporter of The Australian Ballet.

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