Netball New Zealand

http://www.netballnz.co.nz
https://www.linkedin.com/company/netball-new-zealand/

Netball New Zealand is a privately owned entity headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 1926, the organization employs approximately 80 individuals and reported $35.7M in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company specializes in media and TV services, overseeing, promoting, and managing netball within New Zealand, including the operations related to the Silver Ferns.

Revenue

Founded

1926

Headcount

Headquarters

New Zealand

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Netball New Zealand confirmed Briony Akle as the new Silver Ferns assistant coach to partner Dame Noeline Taurua on April 23, 2026, ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Akle previously served as a specialist attack coach for the Silver Ferns for two years. Earlier, on March 27, former Silver Fern Anna Galvan was elected to the Netball New Zealand Board at the organization's Annual General Meeting, bringing a combination of elite sporting experience and senior executive leadership. This followed the decision by several New Zealand netball franchises on March 26 to rule out joining Australia's expanding Super Netball competition from 2027, deeming the move financially unviable after exploring expressions of interest. Previously, on February 16, outgoing Netball New Zealand board chair Matt Whineray admitted regret regarding the handling of the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching saga. Whineray, alongside board members Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell, and Aliesha Staples, resigned their positions.

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Netball New Zealand offers 5 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Netball New Zealand's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, ball sports and media and TV services.

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Netball New Zealand's revenues were less than $10M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Netball New Zealand's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is netball. For full access to Netball New Zealand's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Apr

29th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball New Zealand Appoints Alastair Carruthers CNZM As Board Chair

Netball New Zealand has appointed one of the country's most experienced governance leaders, Alastair Carruthers CNZM, as its new Board Chair. Carruthers brings a distinguished record of governance and leadership across New Zealand's legal, commercial, media, arts and public sectors.

Scoop

Apr

29th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Former TVNZ director Alastair Carruthers appointed to lead Netball NZ board amid reset

Netball New Zealand has appointed one of the country's most experienced governance leaders as its new board chair as the organisation looks to set a new direction after a turbulent period for the sport. Alastair Carruthers CNZM is replacing Matt Whineray, who announced in February he would be stepping down , along with three other board members after a "challenging period for the sport".

RNZ

Apr

27th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball NZ CEO Jane Patterson on Silver Ferns fixtures, ANZ Premiership broadcast deal and fresh appointments

With Netball New Zealand finally talking publicly about repairing the sport’s reputation after a turbulent 2025, Nathan Limm outlines where things stand on burning issues. Netball NZ (NNZ) interim chief executive Jane Patterson presents as an honest, capable and transparent leader - the exact kind needed after Jennie Wyllie’s convoluted exit and escape from the public eye.

NZ Herald

Apr

23rd

2026

17:30

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Silver Ferns: Briony Akle named as Dame Noeline Taurua’s assistant coach by Netball NZ

Netball New Zealand has confirmed Briony Akle as the new Silver Ferns assistant coach to partner Dame Noeline Taurua before the Commonwealth Games. The New South Wales Swifts mentor has worked with the Silver Ferns for the past two years as a specialist attack coach.

NZ Herald

Apr

7th

2026

21:57

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ANZ Premiership netball: Donna Wilkins on chasing another title with Mainland Tactix

By Bridget Tunnicliffe of RNZ Donna Wilkins barely had time to celebrate. The Mainland Tactix coach had just guided her side to a long-awaited ANZ Premiership title when the reality of what came next hit - a gutted roster, a shrinking player pool and a three-week scramble to rebuild almost an entire team before the 2026 contracting deadline.

NZ Herald

Mar

27th

2026

19:41

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball New Zealand

Former Silver Fern Anna Galvan has been elected to the Netball New Zealand Board at the organisation's 2026 Annual General Meeting. Anna brings a combination of elite sporting experience and senior executive leadership to the role.

Netball New Zealand

Mar

26th

2026

07:14

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NZ netball franchises rule out Australian Super Netball expansion bid

Several New Zealand netball franchises explored joining Australia's expanding Super Netball competition , but have ruled it out as financially unviable. Australia's governing body confirmed last year it was considering adding two new teams to the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) from 2027, and was open to expressions of interest from New Zealand.

RNZ

Feb

16th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball NZ board chair Matt Whineray admits regret about Dame Noeline Taurua saga

Outgoing Netball New Zealand board chair Matt Whineray admitted regret about their handling of the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching saga. Whineray and three other board members - Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell and Aliesha Staples - have resigned their positions.

NZ Herald

Feb

16th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

up as chair Matt Whineray announces exit

Netball New Zealand has announced a significant board shake-up, with multiple people, including the board chair, deciding to step down. It was announced this evening that four members of the board are departing to bring new leadership and momentum after a “challenging” period for the sport.

NZ Herald

Feb

16th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball New Zealand Announces Board Changes

Netball New Zealand has today announced Board Chair MattWhineray and Board Members Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell andAliesha Staples have decided to step down from theirroles. Following what has been a challenging periodfor the sport and broader netball community, the Board Chairand departing Members recognise that there is a need for newleadership to enable renewed focus and momentum for NetballNZ.

Scoop

Feb

9th

2026

21:47

B2B Tag

Netball: Inside Silver Ferns assistant coach Deb Fuller’s decision to join Malawi

Former Silver Ferns assistant coach Deb Fuller has pointed to a lack of communication from Netball New Zealand as a key reason for joining Malawi. The former elite player is the new high-performance netball consultant for the Malawi Queens, through until December’s Africa Cup.

NZ Herald

Jan

22nd

2026

22:17

B2B Tag

Pay cuts confirmed for ANZ Premiership netballers

A big drop in broadcast rights revenue has inevitably led to player pay cuts for the domestic netball league, and another year of uncertainty beckons for New Zealand’s top netballers. In July last year, Netball New Zealand finally secured a broadcast deal for the 2026 ANZ Premiership, after months of negotiations.

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Examples of Netball New Zealand's suppliers include Stream Viral and StreamAMG.

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Netball New Zealand sells broadcasting rights of its 2 netball competitions to 4 companies globally, covering 2 countries. Netball New Zealand's rights holders include Sky Group.