MEDIA RELEASE
1 November 2018

Stratford-based firm CMK Chartered Accountants is backing the growth and development of the Taranaki men’s sevens campaign by signing on as the key sponsor for the summer.

The deal will support the Taranaki men’s sevens team in the Central Regions Qualifying Tournament on December 1 in Levin and the Bayleys National Sevens Tournament on 15-16 December in Tauranga, a month earlier than last year.

The one-year deal continues CMK’s strong ties with Taranaki Rugby after the firm already sponsors the local club rugby competition and the U19 side.

CMK Principal and chartered accountant John Dazley said the business is proud to have sponsored Taranaki Rugby for a long time and have a strong working relationship with the Union.

“We have a strong, reliable and focused team of people who are helping to grow and support rugby on and off the field. We are happy to be able to help these young men to play the game and sport that we all love,” he said.

Dazley said sport is a major part of life in Taranaki and New Zealand and it builds more than just sporting skills.

“It helps to build communities and relationships and forms life long friends.”

Originally from the United Kingdom, Dazley has a firm connection with Taranaki rugby – he arrived in Taranaki 20 years ago to play rugby for Stratford and never left.

“Rugby has given me a lot over the years – I’ve been able to meet different people and make life-long friends, so it’s great to be able to give something back.”

He said the agreement is an opportunity to promote CMK whilst helping a sport that they are passionate about.

Taranaki Rugby Commercial Manager Geoff Hitchcock said the support from commercial partners such as CMK was critical to the ongoing success of the sevens campaign.

“It is fantastic to have CMK continue their support towards Taranaki Rugby. They have supported the community game for a while now and to have their added support is much appreciated.”

Last year, Taranaki finished third in the regional qualifying tournament and has consistently qualified for the nationals, finishing in the top four last year.

This year, Taranaki will be coached by Johnny Weston and Tim Stuck after a strong tenure by 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ben Souness who stood down from the head coaching job.

Taranaki last won the nationals tournament in 2013 under coach Willie Rickards.

The CMK Taranaki sevens squad will be announced after the Dewar Shield club sevens tournament which will be played on Sunday at the Tikorangi Domain.

*CMK Chartered Accountants have been providing accounting, taxation and business development support to clients for nearly 70 years. We take pride in working closely with our clients at all stages of growth, to structure your business to maximise both profit and efficiency.

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For more information, please contact;

Geoff Hitchcock
TRFU Commercial Manager
geoff@trfu.co.nz
0272 83 66 49

Article added: Thursday 01 November 2018