The final piece in the puzzle of the Auckland Mitre 10 Cup uniforms was confirmed yesterday with a breakfast function drawing the 15 back of jersey sponsors.

Auckland is proud to welcome Ricoh on board in 2017, their logo appearing on the collar of the jersey.  They join existing sponsors Barfoot & Thompson, Hira Bhana, Slingshot, PIC and Canterbury of New Zealand on the Auckland Mitre 10 Cup uniform.

Yesterday’s function, hosted in the Barbarians Lounge at Eden Park, was the first opportunity for the sponsors to get together and draw the jerseys for the 15 back of jersey sponsors.

Auckland Rugby CEO Jarrod Bear thanked everyone for their attendance and contribution to the Union.

Mitre 10 Cup coach Nick White and halfback Jono Hickey, also spoke to the group, thanking the sponsor group for their continual support.

Players conducted the draw, with each sponsor claiming a position on the top, back of the playing jerseys.

Number 1 – ASC Architects
ASC Architects is one of New Zealand's leading architectural practices, and provides architectural and
interior design services for projects throughout the country.

Number 2 – ABC Photosigns
ABC Photosigns began as a specialist in Real Estate photoboard signage and has now extended to include full print service for commercial printing, car wraps and shop fronts. As a production unit they use the latest state of the art technology combined with years of specific ABC developed software. The benefits from years of industry specific software development & expertise installed in the latest powerful hardware, make this New Zealand operation an absolute market leader.

Number 3 – Depot Eatery
Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar is the perfect place to drop in and refuel. It’s chef Al Brown’s place and reflects perfectly his attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked, to be enjoyed with friends. The Grill by Sean Connolly offers fresh, honest fare from locally sourced New Zealand produce in a relaxed, uncomplicated atmosphere. Both restaurants are located in the Sky City precinct on Federal St.

Number 4 – Fuzion Travel
Fuzion Travel is headed by Andrew Parke and Stuart McKay who together have over 40 years’ experience in the travel industry. Their aim is to create a group of like-minded travel enthusiasts who work independently, but at the same time want to be part of a fun, energetic and growth focussed team. Fuzion Travel support Auckland Rugby with all their travel needs.

Number 5 – Quick Count
QuickCount Limited based in Auckland provides innovative money counting machines and transactional solutions to retail, hospitality, banking, charitable/non for profit, and CIT markets throughout New Zealand. QuickCount offers world leading brands and locally engineered secure custom solutions for cash handling requirements, supported by an extensive and experienced technical support team providing peace of mind to its customers.

Number 6 – KPMG
KPMG is focused on fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity. As one of New Zealand’s leading professional services firms, KPMG specialises in Audit, Tax and Advisory services. They have over 1,000 professionals who work with a wide range of New Zealand enterprises – from privately owned businesses, to publicly listed companies, government organisations, and not-for-profit bodies. 

Number 7 – Platform 4 Group
The guiding principle of Platform 4 is to offer an intelligent, professional and accountable security service. Specialising is security analysis and risk management for major events, Platform 4 Group is fast becoming the preferred choice of security provider for business, government, local authorities, major sporting bodies and venues, entertainment providers and exhibitions.

Number 8 – Westies Pies
Like a Pie. Love a Westie. Westie Pies. New Zealand made to good old Kiwi recipes in six delicious flavours.

Number 9 – Property Press
Property Press produce 14 editions across New Zealand with 5 of these in the Auckland area. Property Press has over 804,000 readers and is considered the most read property magazine in New Zealand. Producing over 13 million copies every year it is the go to place for property buyers and sellers.

Number 10 – Axiom Projects
With over 20 years of industry experience, Axiom Projects specialises in the successful completion of quality commercial projects and creative, practical interiors. Axiom Projects has a legacy of over 20 years of industry experience and is supported by an expert network of suppliers and subtrades, ensuring excellent client service from the beginning to the end of every project.

Number 11 – Johnstons Coachlines
With over 50 coaches in their fleet, Johnstons Coachlines has been helping transport people to destinations all over New Zealand for over 80 years. From school hire, private coaches, sports teams, corporate coaches, wedding hire, transfers and sightseeing to just about anything else you can think of, Johnstons Coaches can meet all of your transport needs with their friendly team and 5-star service. 

Number 12 – Kensington Swan
Kensington Swan is a premier commercial and public law firm with 30 partners supported by more than 140 people based at offices in Auckland and Wellington and taking pride in our collaborative approach, working with our clients to understand their business and the specific legal issues they face.

Number 13 – Contract Consultants
Contract Consultants and Commercial Vehicle Holdings are niche suppliers of earthmoving and mobile equipment, including trucks, to the construction and transport industry. Currently expanding into the Auckland market from a Canterbury base to provide a local service, the Contract Consultants team is passionate about rugby with plenty of banter expected across the Mitre 10 Cup season between the two offices.

Number 14 – TRA
TRA is an insight agency. They use their understanding of human behaviour to identify opportunities for companies to grow. TRA’s focus is on developing tailored solutions for clients, using a robust framework of tools to solve problems.

Number 15 – Royal Wolf
Royal Wolf is the industry leader in providing shipping and storage containers for hire and sale in New Zealand.