General 2012-2014 NZ Warriors Jerseys and Merchandise

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2012-2014 NZ Warriors Jerseys and Merchandise



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2012 NZ Warriors Home Jersey​

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2012 would see the team in a new sleek design and bringing back the chevrons. The black and white of New Zealand remained and red was added to compliment the Vodafone logo.

Players jerseys were the same as the retail versions with the exception of a number on the back. The number had hundreds of little pin hole perforations.

Home  2012 NZ Warriors Home Jersey

2012 would see the team in a new sleek design and bringing back the chevrons. The black and white of New Zealand remained and red was added to compliment the Vodafone logo. Players jerseys were the same as the retail versions with the exception of a number on the back. The number had hundreds...

• mt.wellington
• Yesterday at 10:41 PM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys

 

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2012 NZ Warriors Away Jersey​

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2012 would see the team in a new sleek design and bringing back the chevrons. The white and black of New Zealand remained and red was added to compliment the Vodafone logo.

Players jerseys were the same as the retail versions with the exception of a number on the back. The number had hundreds of little pin hole perforations.

Away  2012 NZ Warriors Away Jersey

2012 would see the team in a new sleek design and bringing back the chevrons. The white and black of New Zealand remained and red was added to compliment the Vodafone logo. Players jerseys were the same as the retail versions with the exception of a number on the back. The number had hundreds...

• mt.wellington
• Yesterday at 10:55 PM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys

 

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2012 NZ Warriors Heritage Jersey​

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Canterbury of New Zealand released the exclusive Vodafone Warriors heritage jersey at the Vodafone Warriors Season Launch at SkyCity Auckland on 28th February 2012.

Te Toki Pounamu is the name specially chosen for the 2012 Heritage Jersey, literally meaning ‘The Greenstone Adze’ specifically designed with the club, supporters and players in mind.

The Pounamu (Greenstone) is renowned as a precious stone worn by many to connect to their whenua (land) and their whānau (family). The Toki (Adze) is a weapon used for both ceremonial and functional purposes. Consisting of a hard wood handle and greenstone blade attached to it, a Toki is carried by those who possess mana (standing) and kaha (strength) often qualities found in toa (warriors).

Steeped in the important foundations of whānau and whenua (family and land) the modified Māori axiom specifically altered to accompany the jersey is “Ma te whānau, ma te whenua, mate ai te toa” Which translated means ‘For land and family, the warrior will do his all’.

Colin Gibson, Canterbury of New Zealand Marketing and Sponsorship Manager said, “Canterbury of New Zealand feels very privileged to have worked with designer Dave Burke in the formation of this one-off jersey, with guidance from kaumatua and cultural advisor Luke Crawford.”

“The concept behind the design and the deeper meaning it represents for players, the club and supporters make us extremely proud to be part of the Vodafone Warriors Culture”.

The jersey was sold with a small booklet explaining the design and meaning behind the jersey. The reads as follows:

Te Toki Pounamu- The Jersey

Te Toki Pounamu literally means "The Greenstone Adze" and is a name specially chosen for the 2012 Heritage Jersey. Pounamu (Greenstone) is a precious stone worn by many to connect to their whenua (land) and their whānau (family).

Toki (Adze) is a weapon for both ceremonial and functional use. With hard wood handle and greenstone blade attached it is carried by those who possess mana (standing) and kaha (strength) often qualities found in toa (warriors).

"Te Toki Pounamu" is the Vodafone Warriors celebratory and commemorative jersey designed specifically with the club, supporters and players in mind. It has at its foundations the two important notions of whanau and whenua, family and land. The modified Maori axiom specifically altered to accompany this jersey is "Ma te whánau, ma te whenua, mate ai te toa" which translated means "For land and family, the warrior will do his all"

"Ma te whanau" There are many reasons one might go to battle but sitting at the heart of it all is family. Family give purpose and support to the cause both in victory and defeat. The concept of whanau encapsulates the club and its players, administrators and supporters. It is the whānau that the individual wearing this jersey connects to. For whānau the warrior must be willing to give his all.

"Ma te whenua" speaks of that piece of land the Vodafone Warriors are tasked with defending during a game and the opposition half they are tasked with taking. The prized piece of whenua is the in goal area on attack and in defence. Whenua also speaks to the home ground of the Vodafone Warriors and Aotearoa New Zealand. This is where the
Vodafone Warriors draw their constituency and sense of belonging from. For whenua the warrior must be prepared to give his all.

"Mate ai te toa" is a powerful statement of commitment, dedication and loyalty to the Vodafone Warriors whanau and whenua, its people and its place in this competition and land.

Te Toki Pounamu is a jersey which connects the wearer to the club, the team, the players and Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a statement of strength and courage in the face of all adversity and in the quest for victory and glory for whánau and whenua.

Te Whakamārama - Explanation

The toki of old were both functional and ceremonial in purpose. Painstakingly fashioned with an ornate hardwood handle and sharpened blade of pounamu (greenstone).

○ functionally utilised to dispatch notable combatants' during conflicts,

○ ceremonially carried as a symbol of leadership, power and prowess.

So we liken the wearer to the hardwood handle and the jersey itself to the pounamu blade. Together they serve to satisfy both the functional and ceremonial aspects and purpose of the toki pounamu in that opponents will be suitably dispatched in a manner and style befitting a noble and true warrior.

"He ope taua, He ope toa" A warrior nation!!

Kõrero by Luke Crawford
Designed by Dave Burke

We acknowledge that to bring a project like this to life takes many hearts and minds.

We are grateful to all the carvers, weavers, and artists who have taken time to share their knowledge with us. Thank you for being a continual source of inspiration.

We pay tribute to the beautiful and unique land we belong to and call home.

To our kaumātua & cultural advisors, Luke Crawford and Tiki Edwards - thank you for your guidance advice, understanding, support, knowledge, aroha and expertise.

To-our whānau, loved ones and friends - we thank you for your belief, aroha and support.

To Canterbury and the Vodafone Warriors we thank you both for your support and faith, and for giving us the chance to bring this concept to life.

PLAYERS JERSEY - Same as the official replica but tapered and a white number on the back. Number had small pin holes on it all over. Assuming that was to improve the breathability of the jersey.

Heritage  2012 NZ Warriors Heritage Jersey

Canterbury of New Zealand released the exclusive Vodafone Warriors heritage jersey at the Vodafone Warriors Season Launch at SkyCity Auckland on 28th February 2012. Te Toki Pounamu is the name specially chosen for the 2012 Heritage Jersey, literally meaning ‘The Greenstone Adze’ specifically...

• mt.wellington
• Today at 12:07 AM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys

 

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2012 NZ Warriors Women In League Jersey​

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For the first time in the clubs history the Warriors produced and wore a Women In League jersey. Worn in Round 17 against the Cowboys. This was the only game this jersey was worn.

Part of the paintball set from this season this jersey is sometimes referred to as pink paintball.

Players jerseys were the same as the official replica but tapered and a white number on the back. Number had small pin holes on it all over. Assuming that was to improve the breathability of the jersey. There was a set made up for training that had the number straight on to a back while the players jersey had a black square sublimated with the number placed inside that...

WIL  2012 NZ Warriors Women In League Jersey

For the first time in the clubs history the Warriors produced and wore a Women In League jersey. Worn in Round 17 against the Cowboys. This was the only game this jersey was worn. Part of the paintball set from this season this jersey is sometimes referred to as pink paintball. Players jerseys...

• mt.wellington
• Today at 12:22 AM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys

 

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2012 NZ Warriors Training Jersey​

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Known as the green paintball jersey. This was worn during the Warriors preseason trials against the Titans at North Harbour Stadium, South Sydney Rabbitohs at Coffs Harbour and Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles in Whangarei.

After the trials the jerseys were used as training jerseys by the team.

Players jerseys are the same as the official replica but with a taper and a white number on the back. These jersey were used as a training jerseys for 3 years. Most have been well washed and show signs of age.

Training  2012 NZ Warriors Training Jersey

Known as the green paintball jersey. This was worn during the Warriors preseason trials against the Titans at North Harbour Stadium, South Sydney Rabbitohs at Coffs Harbour and Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles in Whangarei. After the trials the jerseys were used as training jerseys by the team...

• mt.wellington
• Today at 12:34 AM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys

 

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2012 Warriors U20 Home Jersey


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With no restrictions on the U20 jersey CCC produced a completely new design. The home was red with a multi-coloured Warriors logo and 12 in Roman numerals on it.

These jerseys werent a popular design and the jerseys were still for sale 2 years after the jerseys were released.

Players jerseys were the same as the official replica but tapered and with a white number on the back. Number had small pin holes on it all over. Assuming that was to improve the breathability of the jersey...

Juniors  2012 Warriors U20 Home Jersey

With no restrictions on the U20 jersey CCC produced a completely new design. The home was red with a multi-coloured Warriors logo and 12 in Roman numerals on it. These jerseys werent a popular design and the jerseys were still for sale 2 years after the jerseys were released. Players jerseys...

• mt.wellington
• Today at 1:03 AM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys

 

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2012 Warriors U20 Away Jersey


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With no restrictions on the U20 jersey CCC produced a completely new design. The away jersey was white with a multi-coloured Warriors logo and 12 in Roman numerals on it.

Wasnt a popular design and the jerseys were still for sale 2 years after the jerseys were released.

Players jerseys were the same as the official replica but tapered and with a black number on the back. Number had small pin holes on it all over. Assuming that was to improve the breathability of the jersey.

Players jerseys were available with the TNT sleeve sponsor and Toyota Cup. TNT was worn at home and Toyota was worn away in Australia...

Juniors  2012 Warriors U20 Away Jersey

With no restrictions on the U20 jersey CCC produced a completely new design. The away jersey was white with a multi-coloured Warriors logo and 12 in Roman numerals on it. Wasnt a popular design and the jerseys were still for sale 2 years after the jerseys were released. Players jerseys were...

• mt.wellington
• Today at 1:17 AM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys

 

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2012 Warriors U20 Trail Jersey

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Used by the U20 team for their trial games. After that they were used for the U20 open trial games, preseason games in 2013 (against Howick Hornets) and used by the Warriors Development teams right up until 2016.

These jerseys were never issued for general public sale although a few examples were sold at the CCC end of year sale. Very rare jersey.

Part of the paintball set this jersey is often called blue paintball...

Juniors  2012 Warriors U20 Trail Jersey

Used by the U20 team for their trial games. After that they were used for the U20 open trial games, preseason games in 2013 (against Howick Hornets) and used by the Warriors Development teams right up until 2016. These jerseys were never issued for general public sale although a few examples...

• mt.wellington
• Today at 1:38 AM
• Category: NZ Warriors Jerseys