CANES CONNECT FOR BUSINESSES AND CORPORATES
Strengthen relationships, engage Your people, and connect beyond match day.
2026 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Each event is designed to build connection and momentum throughout the year. Across the season, members will experience:
Exclusive behind-the scenes access at NZCIS
Four curated business breakfast events
Premium networking opportunities
An end-of-season networking event
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Behind-the-scenes access to the Hurricanes environment
High-quality business networking
Keynote speakers with real-world leadership experience
What You Get
Canes Connect is delivered through a structured series of events across the 2026 season, designed to build connection and momentum over time.
4 invites to our Canes Connect Events
An Exclusive NZCIS Tour and Training Session
4 x Business Breakfasts (Hosted at Rydges Wellington)
End of Season Networking Event
Additional Benefits
Inclusion in the Canes Connect business directory
Discount on Hurricanes merchandise
Discount on tickets and hospitality
Opportunity to purchase additional tickets
Round 2
Sky Stadium
Fri, 20 February
Round 5
Mclean Park
Fri, 13 March
NZCIS TOUR
Book a time that works
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 for you and your team.
Round 7
Sky Stadium
Sat, 28 March
Event 2
Breakfast Event 1
Fri, 27 March
Round 9
Sky Stadium
Sat, 11 April
Event 2
Breakfast Event 2
Fri, 10 April
Round 15
Sky Stadium
Sat, 23 May
Round 12
Sky Stadium
Fri, 1 May
Event 3
Breakfast Event 3
Thurs, 30 April
Event 45
Breakfast Event 4
Fri, 22 May
Event 5
End of Season Dinner
Thurs, 18 June
Why We BUILT Canes Connect for LOCAL Businesses
Strong businesses are built on strong relationships. Canes Connect exists to:
Create meaningful connections between business leaders
Provide insights from elite sport and business environments
Strengthen employee engagement through shared experiences
Deliver value well beyond traditional sponsorship or hospitality
Keynote Speakers
Canes Connect features respected business and sporting leaders who have operated at the highest level. Expect honest, practical conversations focused on leadership, resilience, performance, and decision making under pressure. Confirmed keynote speakers include:
Steve Dunstan,
Founder of Huffer
Zion Armstrong,
Former President of AdidasÂ
North America
Raelene Castle,
CEO of Sport New Zealand
Designed for Your Business
Canes Connect is ideal for:
Business owners and founders
CEOs and senior leaders
Leadership teams
Businesses looking to engage and reward staff
Investment
Packages start from $4,000 + GSTÂ
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Includes access for four people across the full Canes Connect experience.
Places are limited to maintain the quality of the experience.
If you are looking to extend your business network, engage your people, and connect with the Hurricanes beyond game day, we would love to hear from you.
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