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Western Pacific Insurance are delighted to be the sponsor of the Champion Club Trophy and the Official Insurance Supplier for Challenge Wanaka 2009. "The inspirational nature and toughness of this event together with the back drop of Central Otago, Western Pacific's home, and the event's growing profile, both at home in New Zealand and internationally, made the decision to partner this event easy," said CEO Jeffrey McNally.

"The Western Pacific profile and brand is firmly linked with Otago and the Challenge Wanaka event reinforces the toughness, competitiveness and pioneering spirit that is Otago.

"This relationship continues our strategy to build relationships with unique Kiwi events that show the world that even a small country like our has the expertise, knowledge and wherewithal to not only stage events such as this but to grow them to match any event worldwide.

"Western Pacific, is New Zealand's only locally owned Commercial/Business Insurer and the only insurer of its type with their Head Office in the South Island. Being born in Otago we are as tough and competitive as Challenge Wanaka itself!"

MELBOURNE, October 2008 - 2XU, Australasia's fastest growing high performance athletic apparel brand, has been announced the official apparel supplier of Challenge Wanaka 2009.

As official compression apparel supplier to the New Zealand Academy of Sport, 2XU's sponsorship of Challenge Wanaka further articulates the global brand's rapid New Zealand ascent. Last month, 2XU also opened the doors of its first New Zealand store in Newmarket, Auckland.

2XU's highly acclaimed apparel will be worn by event staff, while all event finishers will be awarded an official 2XU Challenge Wanaka 2009 shirt in recognition of their achievement.

2XU is now one of the most revered brands on the international triathlon market. Every element of the three discipline sport has been dissected and considered by the 2XU product development team. Rigorous testing has been carried out to produce fabrics with superior denier and gauge construction to allow speed without compromising heat and moisture transfer.

Merchandise from 2XU's Triathlon, Cycle and Run ranges will also be available for purchase by competitors and spectators throughout the 2009 Challenge Wanaka festival.

For further information on 2XU, visit www.2xu.com