Whakapapa , the need to belong, is at the heart of everything we do at NBCC, and one clear and obvious way this is achieved on the field of play is with a team kit: the sense of belonging and being part of something that it provides plays a huge part in ensuring players feel they are welcome.

With our newly launched womens and girls' team we have provided parity with the men: a red ball and a white ball kit (designed specifically for them) to enable women and girls' to participate and feel comfortable in whatever format they choose, cricket equipment again designed specifically for them, red, white and pink women and girls' cricket balls.

We are now looking for funds to support the first season: transport costs, purchase of period pants, paying umpires and scorers, providing teas, ground hire etc.