The 2012 ISPS Handa NZ Women's Open is to be hosted by Christchurch City and held February 17 - 19 at the Pegasus Golf Club near Christchurch.

New Zealand Golf is pleased to announce the involvement of the new title sponsor, the International Sports Promotion Society, which ensures the NZ Women’s Open keeps its co-sanctioned status on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG) Tours in 2012.

Defending champion Kristie Smith, who won the title by three shots in 2011 for her maiden win on the LET, and English superstar Laura Davies, who won the championship in 2010, have confirmed they will return to compete in the event.