Netball New Zealand

Congratulations to Zak Middleton, who has been awarded International Umpire Awardee status

This achievement is a real testament to Zak’s mahi, dedication and resilience over many years.

Round 3 kicks off this weekend 🔥 with Mainland and Central Manawa at the top of the table.

Tune into this weekend’s livestream on our YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com//streams

Netball New Zealand has appointed Jennah Wootten as its new Chief Executive, bringing one of New Zealand’s most experienced sports and major events leaders to the helm of the country's largest women's sport.

Wootten joins NNZ from Aktive where she has served as Chief Executive since 2021. She brings experience spanning some of New Zealand's most significant sporting events, including the role of Chief Executive of the highly successful World Masters Games 2017, which featured 28,000 participants across 28 sports.

Read More >> https://bit.ly/3RRkePY

Round 2 incoming for the Synergy Hair Netball League 💫

Catch Southern Blast vs WBOP Matarau and Northern Marvels vs Central Manawa live on our YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com//streams

The Synergy Hair Netball league is back🔥catch some of the games live this weekend on our YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/NetballNewZealand

Volunteer of the Month is back for 2026, thanks to our friends at WM New Zealand.

From coaches and umpires to scorers, team managers and sideline supporters, volunteers are the heartbeat of our game and now’s the chance to celebrate the people making a difference in your netball community.

Centres can nominate outstanding volunteers each month from May to August, with winners recognised and rewarded for the impact they make behind the scenes.

Find out more and submit a nomination here https://bit.ly/4fesLpN

A big congratulations to those from Aotearoa who have been announced as officials for this years Common Wealth Games in Glasgow! Ka mau te wehi 🤍

World Netball has today announced the officials selected for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games 👏

Congratulations to all those selected!

To read the full list of officials and find out more, visit our website now 👇

https://bit.ly/4u2EL2n

Our Woolworths futureFERNS programme is getting a refresh 🌿

From 2027, we’ll be introducing updates to the Year 5 & 6 game to help tamariki build confidence and transition more smoothly into the seven aside game.

There are no changes for the current season, just plenty of fun and play for our young netballers!

Find out more about the updates here 👉 https://bit.ly/4thQAR3

In Remembrance: Frances Granger

Silver Fern #55

A massive contributor to the sport she loved, both as a player and a coach, Netball New Zealand is honouring the legacy of Frances Granger following her recent passing.

A familiar face on the domestic circuit for over 20 years, Granger fashioned a formidable career to reach the pinnacle of the sport when selected for the Silver Ferns in 1974. Following her lengthy time as a player, Granger forged an equally-impressive coaching career which took her around the world.

Read More >> https://netballnz.co.nz/netball-nz/news/in-remembrance-frances-granger.html

The ANZ Premiership is well and truly back, and it’s been an epic start to the season 💥

Major moments, big milestones, surprise wins… the Tactix sit at the top for now, but this season it’s all up for grabs, and it’s only just the beginning!

Tune in every Saturday and Sunday. Catch the action live in stadium or from the couch, free and live on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+ 📺

Netball New Zealand has appointed one of the country's most experienced governance leaders, Alastair Carruthers CNZM, as its new Board Chair.

He joins the Netball New Zealand Board alongside former Silver Fern Anna Galvan, who has been elected to the Board.

Read More at https://bit.ly/4tMZLKo