Another sport is finding its way to free to air TV. 

TVNZ has signed a multi-year partnership with Hockey NZ, the first long term deal between the two. 

Men’s and Women’s games will both be broadcast live, free to air, kicking off with the Women’s team versing Japan on April 13th and 14th. 

Hockey NZ CEO, Anthony Crummy told Mike Hosking that their biggest objective is getting in front of as many people as they can, and TVNZ is a great partner for that. 

He said that when they’re on the world stage the Black Sticks capture the hearts and minds of the country, they just need to get it in front of people. 

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