We are very pleased to have supported the central netball team, the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse, for nine seasons.
In 2018 we were thrilled by them making the grand final of the ANZ Premiership. The team played exceptionally well this season winning the Minor Premiership. Unfortunately they couldn’t get across the line in the ANZ Premiership final but they finished the season in style with a hard-fought win over the Tactix to claim this year’s Super Club title.
Katrina Grant, Pulse captain, was named ANZ Premiership Player of the Year which is a reflection of the her consistently high performance, and we’re excited to learn that after a successful first season together Katrina and Sulu Fitzpatrick will again team up in defence in 2019.
Matt Foot presenting the Players Player Award 2018 to Katrina Grant at the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse Awards Dinner 2018.
As part of our support, we supply the players and management with a fleet of brand new Suzuki cars each season to help them get around. Keep an eye out around town for the black and yellow!
One of the Suzuki vehicles signwritten and ready for the Pulse in 2018.
Fleet of Suzuki Swifts ready for the Pulse team in 2017
Phoenix Karaka, Central Pulse player, with the Sign-a-Swift in 2016.
In previous years we have also run Car Maintenance 101 evenings with players from the Pulse team, and invited Pulse members to learn a few key things about their car and ensuring it is running efficiently.
Pulse players with our technicians and service managers at the Car Maintenance 101 evening in 2015.
We’re looking forward to the 2019 season and know Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse will come back stronger than ever.
