“Our business has long championed local content for local fans and that’s exactly our plan with the Otago Nuggets,” Simm says.

“We are committed to the Otago Nuggets team staying in Dunedin and maintaining a strong connection with the Otago community. 

“We support the resurgence of basketball in the region and will continue to support grassroots participation with our involvement in the Nuggets.”

SEN Australia owns the Australian National Basketball League’s Perth Wildcats, having completed the purchase earlier this year.