MG Mystics and fans honour MG centenary

The 100-year anniversary of MG Motor has been recognised by ANZ Premiership Netball Competition defending champion MG Mystics and 100 West Auckland Glen Eden Intermediate students with the new netball season starting Saturday April 13.

They formed a MG100 logo on courts near the MG Mystic’s home stadium.

Prize draws for MG Mystics netballs, tickets to a MG Mystics home game and one extra special prize of taking the match ball onto court and presenting it to the MG Mystics captain at the start of play were included.

Match ball prize winner Year Eight student Maniah-Leigh Dickison intends taking her family to The Trusts Arena to watch the game.

“I haven’t been to a netball game before, I am really looking forward to watching the teams and seeing how quickly they play,” she says.

“I’m also really excited to be taking the ball out for the centre pass, it will be something incredibly special, hopefully I won’t be too nervous in front of all the people in the stadium.”

MG Motor New Zealand country manager Arek Zywot says it’s a great way to engage with students from the local community as well as recognise the defending champions as their season gets underway.

“Netball is a real grass roots sport with widespread appeal, just as MG is a growing and increasingly popular brand with a large following throughout the country.

“This is a fun way to recognise the centennial of the marque and also an opportunity for the kids to meet netball stars, plus the chance to win some great prizes.”

Key MG Mystics staff and senior players  use MG HS plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs.

“We’ve really been enjoying the change to the new PHEV models as they offer the best of both worlds, in terms of being able to operate as an electric vehicle but also the option of petrol power if required,” says MG Mystics chief executive Phil Vyver.

“It’s possible to get around the city doing the daily commute on electric only, then switch to petrol for longer, out of town running about.  We love the functionality and versatility of the new SUVs and are noticing significantly reduced running costs compared with conventional petrol vehicles.”