Suzuki New Zealand supports 2019 Downer New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui

Suzuki New Zealand's Gary Collins (left) hands over the Vitara to Games Manager Tasha Paladin (centre) and Masters Games company chair Philippa Baker-Hogan. Photo / Stuart Munro

With more than 50 sports at 38 venues around Whanganui, the 2019 Downer New Zealand Masters Games organisers will be clocking up the kilometres.

Suzuki New Zealand, which has been a partner of the Masters Games for a number of years, is helping out by providing a vehicle for use before and during the event.

"This vehicle will really make life easier for us," New Zealand Masters Games Company Chair Councillor Philippa Baker-Hogan said.

"Before and during the Games we will be incredibly busy, and having a great vehicle like this available will really help us out. We're very grateful to Suzuki for their generous and practical support."

Suzuki New Zealand General Manager of Automobile Marketing Gary Collins handed over the brand new Suzuki Vitara to Baker-Hogan and Games Manager Tasha Paladin on Thursday, October 4.

"We know there's a constant need for organisers and volunteers to be out and about, to make deliveries and keep things running smoothly, so we're delighted to be able to offer the use of this vehicle," Collins said.

The 2019 Downer New Zealand Masters Games will be held in Whanganui from February 1 to February 10.