29 Jul 2024

Made in NZ: OBO Hockey

From Afternoons, 2:20 pm on 29 July 2024

Today's local business is currently making an appearance on TV screens all around the world, at the Paris Olympics.

OBO Hockey from Palmerston North is the biggest brand and manufacturer of field hockey protective equipment in the world. The CEO of OBO Hockey, Simon Barnett, talks to Jesse about founding the company and how they make hockey gear in NZ.

Goal keeper wering Obo head gear

Photo: Obo

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