ANZ Presenting Partner of the South Pacific Games

ANZ bank is the new presenting partner for the 2007 South Pacific Games, announcing their commitment to the Games with a $1.5 million dollar sponsorship package.

“Here at the ANZ, we know how much Pacific people love their sport, it is something they excel at. We are excited to show our support and to be a part of what will no doubt be the premiere sports event of 2007,” said chief executive officer Mandy Simpson.

To mark the sponsorship launch, part of downtown Apia was closed off this afternoon for a street parade that included dancers, performing artists and giveaways.
Games CEO Fonoti Etuale welcomed the ANZ commitment to the region and the games.
 
“I believe that without this generous support, these games would most likely not happen. I thank sincerely the ANZ and all our sponsors for their vision and their belief in the South Pacific Games,” he said.

The Samoa 2007 South Pacific Games Authority would like to thank ANZ Bank, for becoming the foundation Presenting Partner of the XIII South Pacific Games.  ANZ is the first regional sponsor of the Games and shows enormous support for sport in the Pacific region. For further information about ANZ please visit their site at www.anz.com.au/pacific.

 SPG Minister Hon.Faumuina Liuga Tiatia (l) speaking during the signing for the ANZ presenting partner sponsorship.

SPG Minister Hon.Faumuina Liuga Tiatia (l) and Mr Cameron Rushworth, the ANZ Project Manager for the SPG, during the signing for the ANZ presenting partner sponsorship held at the Apia branch office.