Marketing 101. Keep it short, simple and easy to remember for the general populace. Kiwi Clasico it will likely be on the billboards and TV ads (especially yes in Oz).
Te Ika-a-Māui Shield not a bad trophy name, up for grabs with every derby game. Though I'd like some silverware with a Rufer family link.
Wynton (Ngāti Porou) is NZ's greatest ever footballer, and in our typical understated Kiwi way that hasn't been celebrated nearly enough. He captained Auckland's pro football team version 1. Plus his nephew is now a confirmed Nix legend. Get Wynton to at least hand over the Te Ika-a-Māui trophy to the victorious captain after each derby game. Draws the holder retains it.
Te Ika-a-Māui Shield not a bad trophy name, up for grabs with every derby game. Though I'd like some silverware with a Rufer family link.
Wynton (Ngāti Porou) is NZ's greatest ever footballer, and in our typical understated Kiwi way that hasn't been celebrated nearly enough. He captained Auckland's pro football team version 1. Plus his nephew is now a confirmed Nix legend. Get Wynton to at least hand over the Te Ika-a-Māui trophy to the victorious captain after each derby game. Draws the holder retains it.