Goway & Air New Zealand Celebrate 20 Years of Friendly Cricket Rivalry

Image: For 20 years, Goway and Air New Zealand have enjoyed an annual cricket match in Toronto.
Image: For 20 years, Goway and Air New Zealand have enjoyed an annual cricket match in Toronto.
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 4:25 PM ET, Mon August 26, 2024

Since 2004, Goway and Air New Zealand have faced off on the cricket pitch in an annual tradition of partnership and friendly rivalry. For participants and industry guests alike, it’s always a day of fun under the summer sun.

Once again in 2024, the teams gathered at the Toronto Cricket Club for an afternoon match followed by a reception. Air New Zealand’s North America Sales Team flew in from key offices around Canada and the U.S., while over 100 Goway employees attended, bolstered by the company’s significant team growth.  

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Action from the 20th friendly cricket match between Goway and Air New Zealand. (Photo Credit: Goway)

As usual, the event was spearheaded by Anthony Saba, Goway’s VP South Pacific 

“Goway is so grateful for our partnership with Air New Zealand and their continued support in this event,” Saba said. “Long-time team members look forward to it, and our new growing teams are excited to be part of the tradition.”

Air New Zealand Account Executive Mason Spencer was the MVP of the match, while Meg Smith, Goway Reservations Supervisor, was the big winner of two Air New Zealand tickets.

“It was a great day and the Air New Zealand Team loved it – even those new to cricket,” Spencer said.

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The trophy for the annual Goway/Air New Zealand cricket match. (Photo Credit: Goway)

For those keeping score, here are the match results:

Match Winner: Air New Zealand 

·      Air New Zealand: 152 runs, 4 wickets (avg. 38)* 

·      Goway: 103 runs, 9 wickets (avg. 11.5)* 

·      Special match rules were employed to make sure it was a fun game for all, even new players 

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