Podcasts about Netball New Zealand

Netball New Zealand has called for World Netball to amend its strict eligibility criteria, which prevents players representing two different countries at consecutive world cups. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

Netball officials are at the whim of the Commonwealth Games scheduling as they explore player eligibility options. Pressure is mounting on the New Zealand governing body to allow overseas-based athletes to feature for the Silver Ferns. The players' association has suggested moving the domestic tournament before or after the Australian competition, so their members can compete in both. Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie told Mike Hosking they don't control the Commonwealth Games, and it becomes difficult from a broadcast and commercial perspective when it keeps moving. She says that ideally, they'd have some certainty, and the Games would sit outside of the window, but they're at the whim of how the Federations plan it. Wyllie's open to shifting the local competition from 2027. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand says it is looking at its eligibility rules as the ANZ Premiership gets under way today without Grace Nweke. The star test shooter isn't available for the Ferns, as she's based in Australia this season. Former Silver Fern Adine Wilson told Jason Pine while New Zealand are a much better side with Nweke involved, there are two sides to the debate. “She's an Irene van Dyk of my era – she is someone special, but I do think you have to be careful that you don't change rules for just one player.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand may be changing up its eligibility rules. The body says it's currently looking at them, as the ANZ Premiership gets under way today without leading Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke. The 23-year-old isn't available for the Ferns as she's based in Australia this season. Netball NZ chair Matt Whineray says it's about maintaining a high-performance professional system here. He told Piney they're trying to balance a bunch of stakeholder interests – it's not about one player. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Journalist Lavina Good and Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper join the Huddle. The Huddle discusses Netball New Zealand's current rules stating players must play in the ANZ Premiership to be available for the national team. Nine Kiwi crickets have left Pakistan as the Super League transfers to the UAE amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India. Where does this leave the players? New Zealand Rugby has posted huge losses despite a record income last year. Could we expect job losses? The Huddle discuss all this and more. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball's ANZ Premiership gets under way this weekend, but it's one of the game's absent stars that's still garnering the most attention in the build-up. Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke is plying her trade in Australia's competition this season, making her ineligible for the black dress. But some of her international teammates would like to see a policy change from Netball New Zealand. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Confusion reigns between Netball New Zealand, the Silver Ferns captain and the country's star player on eligibility criteria for the national team. The issue has resurfaced with shooter Grace Nweke currently ineligible for the Ferns because she's playing for New South Wales in Australia's Super Netball competition. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the ongoing discussions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand is reviewing the ruling that currently blocks Grace Nweke from putting on the black dress. She's currently ineligible for the Silver Ferns, after leaving to play for a team over in Australia. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua joined Piney to give her thoughts on the current situation. “When we knew she was keen to come over to Sydney or to play in the SSN, and understanding her reason as well, to be better, and to be a better netballer but also to be a better Silver Fern,” she said. “The intent is there, she still wants to play, and I definitely support that.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter weekend sees the New Zealand Netball Mixed Nationals 2025, hosted in partnership with Christchurch Men's and Mixed Netball. 45 teams will battle it out over 4 action packed days to be crowned Mixed Nationals champions. NZMMNA secretary John Kingi joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event featuring some of our best men and women athletes from around the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletterIn this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with one of the most influential sport leaders in Australasia—Raelene Castle. A trailblazer who has shattered gender norms and led major sporting organisations on both sides of the Tasman, Raelene opens up about the power of sport, the lessons from failure, and what it truly means to lead with purpose.From growing up in a sports-mad Kiwi household to becoming the first female CEO of an NRL team, Raelene shares her raw journey—including moments of triumph, controversy, and the behind-the-scenes realities of leadership.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How sport became Raelene's foundation for resilience, leadership, and inclusion.Why failure is a necessary part of growth—and how to bounce back stronger.What it really takes to lead in high-performance, male-dominated environments.The inside story of the Israel Folau controversy and how values shape leadership.How to support young people in sport without crushing their joy or confidence.Why You Should Listen:Raelene doesn't just talk about high performance—she lives it. Her career spans the leadership of Netball New Zealand, the Canterbury Bulldogs, Rugby Australia, and now Sport New Zealand. But beyond the titles, this is a story about courage, integrity, and showing up—even when it's hard.If you're a parent, a coach, a leader, or someone striving to lead with more purpose and less ego—this conversation is a must-listen.This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzCheck out Sport New Zealand here - https://sportnz.org.nzConnect with Raelene on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raelene-castle-onzm-3a82441b/?originalSubdomain=nzGet the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On PurposeSend me a personal text messageSupport the show

In this episode, I sit down with Raelene Castle, a trailblazer in sports management as the first female CEO of Netball New Zealand and now the CEO of Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand. We discuss her trajectory in the corporate and sporting worlds, her upbringing in a sport-centric family, and the importance for her of finding confidence through activity. Raelene shares her insights on the challenges women in leadership face - including the (elusive) balance of personal and professional life. She is not afraid to talk about the losses and well as the wins - as we delve into managing alopecia in a public role, responding to life not going to plan, and the profound significance of family connections. Our conversation touches upon mentorship, reverse-mentorship, inclusivity, and explores how young people can assert their voices and ambitions in today's world. Raelene is nothing short of inspiring, and I truly loved talking with her. I'm also joined by Tracy Hemingway (aka Debt Free Diva) thanks to Generate for a sponsored chat about how KiwiSaver can be an absolute game changer. Song credit: Korimako, Performed by Aro, Written by Emily Looker and Charles Looker and published by Songbroker.Support the show: https://greyareas.nz/support

Matt Whineray recently retired from the role of Chief Executive Officer at the NZ$77 bn NZ Super Fund, where he had spent close to 16 years in a series of roles, culminating in CEO but which included 4 years as CIO. He previously worked in a series of corporate finance roles, and currently holds a number of Chair and Board roles. Our conversation starts with his early career in finance, which saw him move from New Zealand to New York and Hong Kong.  We discuss the moment he knew that he wanted to take his family back to New Zealand and its natural bounty and how he acted upon that.  Moving then to his role at the NZ Super Fund we discuss the nature of the entity, its governance and overarching objective.   As one of the instigators of a total fund portfolio approach, we dig in in some detail as to what that means and how it evolved. There are various other unique characteristics of NZ Super too and Matt discusses its commitments around sustainable investing and what return and volatility it could tolerate. We end with Matt's current chapter, a retirement that includes a portfolio of board roles including Netball New Zealand as well as a good deal of travel. This is a fascinating insight into a unique institution that punches well above its weight in investment innovation. At Fiftyfaces Productions Ltd. we want to hear from you!We are now at 284 podcasts in the main  #fiftyfacespodcast and over 300 including our spin-off series and special themes.We have championed hundreds of stories and amplified hundreds of role models. We have discussed difficult topics and empowering ones, and have moved the conversation on at every turn.Now, as we look to 2025, we want to continue to improve and develop content that adds to the richness of our professional lives with no agenda other than to enable more people to achieve their potential.Please #write to us, #comment here or #complete the google form here https://lnkd.in/gj54v3Zz to tell us what you like, dislike and how we can improve. And you can always support us on Patreon here https://lnkd.in/gQ7zmEuB. Every little helps. 

Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie is thrilled the sport has been included in the programme for the scaled down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

This year marks 100 years of 'Netball New Zealand', the oldest netball association in the world. 

Towering shooter Grace Nweke won't play for New Zealand next year as she signs with the New South Wales Swifts in Australia's Super Netball competition for the 2025 season.  The 22-year-old – who has played for the Northern Mystics since debuting in the ANZ Premiership in 2019 – was announced today by the Swifts via a statement on their website.  Grace Nweke told NZME she was keen to move across the ditch because she wasn't challenged enough in Aotearoa.  “I didn't see any other club in New Zealand being able to tick those boxes for me in terms of growing my game and developing there so an opportunity to play for the Swifts came across to me and I really had to sit on it - but do feel right now that this move will be massive for growing my netball.”  Matt Whineray, chair of the Netball New Zealand board, joins Piney to discuss what this means for NZ Netball.  “This is an opportunity for Grace – there's a real commitment from Grace to the black dress and the Silver Ferns in the long term.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Jennie Wyllie of Netball NZ. They discussed Netball NZ's future strategy and what other sports can learn from it. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/netball-nzs-future-strategy-jennie-wyllie

This week Riki spends time with legendary netball coach, Leigh Gibbs. Leigh shares her years of experience on how having the mindset of ‘they're not your players' will help grow your self-awareness so you can focus on developing your players as people and not just athletes.    Leigh leads Netball New Zealand's as Community Coaching Manager and with her combined international coaching experience her insight is truly valuable to all coaches and her stories will help you find ways to apply what she's learnt into your own coaching or leadership roles.  

Netball New Zealand becomes the first national netball body in the world to celebrate it's 100th birthday. Bridget Tunnicliffe looks at how the sport carved a place for women and girls in New Zealand sport.

After months of speculation, Netball New Zealand penned a one-year deal with Sky securing the short-term future of the ANZ Premiership, but uncertainty looms over 2026 and beyond. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen talks through the deal with Lisa Owen

Netball fans will have easy access to games as Netball New Zealand confirms a partnership with TVNZ.  The 12-month contract secures free-to-air coverage of next year's ANZ Premiership Saturday matches.  The sport will also be broadcast on Sky next year, as the existing broadcasting partnership is extended by a year.  Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie told Andrew Dickens that ideally they'd want longer contracts and more certainty, but what was really important was getting clarity for coaches and players for 2025.   They only had one game a week free-to-air in 2024 and are getting great numbers, she said, and being able to continue and expand on that is going to be significant.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round three saw two matches where teams could only be separated by extra time.A Jamaican legend hit 8000 Super Netball goals and an English Rose became a centurion.The Giants and Mavericks are still without wins and Fever make it three wins from three rounds. Plus we hear from sports journalist Bridget Tunnicliffe about Netball New Zealand's desire to enter three of their teams in the Super Netball league.

New Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is pleased Netball New Zealand has reappointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach.

Dame Noeline Taurua has been reappointed as coach of the Silver Ferns. Netball New Zealand said Dame Noeline has shown she's the right person for the job, and will stay in the role for another two years. Dame Noeline was appointed Silver Ferns coach in 2018 taking the team to a World Cup victory in 2019. Dame Noeline Taurua speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

RNZ understands that Dame Noeline Taurua will be retained as the Silver Ferns head coach in an announcement on Friday. In February, Netball New Zealand said it would advertise the job when Dame Noeline's contract came to an end. RNZ Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Silver Fern Margaret Foster's hopeful Dame Noeline Taurua can rediscover her mojo in a new chapter for the national side.  Newstalk ZB understands Taurua will be re-appointed as coach this afternoon after Netball New Zealand opened up the position for applications.  The Silver Ferns won the 2019 World Cup under Taurua but failed to make the podium during last year's defence.  Foster told Mike Hosking that Taurua is probably heads and shoulders above everyone else who applied, as long as she comes back with a new idea of what she wants to achieve.  She doesn't think Taurua would've returned if she knew she didn't have the energy or passion to be able to make a real difference.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand is celebrating 100 years this May. RNZ reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has been looking into the sport's history, legacy and challenges.

We're putting our name in the ring to host the Netball World Cup. Netball New Zealand intends to bid to host the 2031 tournament, and if we win it'd be the first World Cup held here since the noughties. Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand is investigating a potential bid to host the 2031 World Cup. NNZ bid to host last year's World Cup but were pipped by Cape Town, with World Netball opting to have the sport's pinnacle event in Africa for the first time.

New Zealand could put it's hand up to host the 2031 Netball World Cup. Netball New Zealand, who bid to host last year's World Cup but were overlooked in favour of South Africa, is investigating a potential bid for the 2031 tournament. New Zealand didn't bid to host the 2027 World Cup, which will be held in Australia.

Netball New Zealand kicked off its centenary celebrations over the weekend with the launch of a Hall of Fame, honouring some of the biggest names in the game over the past 100 years. However, the event seemed to garner fanfare more akin to the opening of a suburban garden centre. The failure to generate any real hype for the launch reflects the mounting external challenges facing netball, while traditionally male-dominated sports beef up their investment in women and girls programmes. In Depth's Sports Correspondent Dana Johannsen speaks to Lisa Owen.

Netball New Zealand are advertising the Silver Ferns head coach role on the open market to see if they can find someone better than Dame Noeline Taurua. Taurua has been in the job since 2018 and her contract ends this month. However, the 2019 World Cup winning coach says she will re-apply. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346910662112

Dame Noeline Taurua will have to fight hard to return as the head coach of the Silver Ferns. Netball New Zealand said the organisation and Dame Taurua had agreed to go to the open market for the role, in the best interests of the Ferns and the 'integrity' of the sport. Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie says it's important that they don't take the Silver Ferns' success for granted. "We certainly want to be able to grow and improve on our performance at the Nations Cup in January. I think what we do know is- Noels has got a great legacy and we want to see what her plans are for the future."  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua joined D'Arcy Waldegrave, to discuss Netball New Zealand's decision to openly advertise for the new head role.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering joins Staf to talk about the worrying signs ahead for Netball New Zealand with more players giving up national duties to defect to Australian clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netball New Zealand is aware Silver Ferns want to play in Australia's domestic netball competition but they are standing firm on the rule that deters the move. One of the leading clubs in Australia's competition, the West Coast Fever, say they have had regular approaches from New Zealanders looking to cross the ditch. The general manager of performance and pathway at the Fever Sue Gaudion believes if Netball New Zealand allowed players to be recruited by Australian club sides it would help improve the Silver Ferns fortunes [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338046282112

Calls are mounting for New Zealand's national netball competition to be revamped if the Silver Ferns' are to snap out of their slump in form. Last month the Silver Ferns missed the podium at a World Cup for the first time and they followed that with a humbling loss to a virtual England B team last week. The New Zealand side at least bounced back from that defeat with a big win in the second test. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua is adamant our top players need more exposure to Australian teams if they're to be a consistent test force again. The third and final test against England is in Hamilton on Saturday night. Netball New Zealand head of high performance Stephen Hotter spoke to Corin Dann.

In what could be a new low for New Zealand netball, a second-string England side upset the Silver Ferns 55-54 in Christchurch on Sunday. In the lead up to the series, Netball New Zealand described England's decision to send a team that didn't include any World Cup players, as 'disrespectful'. But a team that includes a number of rookies has shown up the Silver Ferns. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

We all have times in our lives that change us. Watershed moments that force us into thinking differently. Kylie Cox had one of these very moments a few years ago while training for an Ironman World 70.3 Age Group Championship. Despite continuing to perform in training, a number a life stressors coincided with a heavy training load. She became concerned about how her health might impact her menstrual cycle and sought help. Now, after exercising her own curiosity and earning a Master's degree focusing on energetic injuries, Kylie is passionate about helping young athletes and their families understand what it really means to stay healthy. Kylie also works a the physiotherapist for Netball New Zealand's secondary school programme and recently developed the first national resource on female athletic health for NetballSmart. We start the show hearing more about Kylie's story. Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

We all have times in our lives that change us. Watershed moments that force us into thinking differently. Kylie Cox had one of these very moments a few years ago while training for an Ironman World 70.3 Age Group Championship. Despite continuing to perform in training, a number a life stressors coincided with a heavy training load. She became concerned about how her health might impact her menstrual cycle and sought help. Now, after exercising her own curiosity and earning a Master's degree focusing on energetic injuries, Kylie is passionate about helping young athletes and their families understand what it really means to stay healthy. Kylie also works a the physiotherapist for Netball New Zealand's secondary school programme and recently developed the first national resource on female athletic health for NetballSmart. We start the show hearing more about Kylie's story. Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

Netball NZ's CEO has voiced her disappointment with World Netball after last year's Jamaican visa debacle. Games were cancelled and Netball New Zealand would have lost over $400,000 if not for creative thinking amid the chaos. Jamaica's team, The Sunshine Girls, have since been fined $9800 by World Netball for failing to arrive on time for their series with the Silver Ferns. Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie says after repeated inquiries, World Netball have offered Netball NZ payment in lieu of full financial compensation. Jennie Wyllie says World Netball have offered Netball NZ the $9800 fine, a small payment that 'doesn't touch the sides' of the amount Netball NZ lost. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand is considering seeking redress for the public rigmarole around the Visa issues with the Jamaican netball team.  Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wylie is here to offer an explanation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie says a disrupted series against Jamaica will hit the organisation financially and they may consider seeking redress. Five members of the team never got here due to not getting visas in time, a process that was handled by Netball Jamaica. Jennie Wyllie told sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe that the series will go ahead - but for it to be considered an official test Jamaica needs to field 10 players.

The Silver Ferns upcoming netball series against Jamaica is being delayed by at least a day as the Sunshine Girls await the return on passports from the US. Netball New Zealand confirmed the news this afternoon - but are hopeful of a quick resolution. Sports reporter Clay Wilson has the details. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312332988112

Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins has defended the country remaining in red under the Covid traffic-light system - as New Zealand is set to welcome new freedoms with the axing of vaccine passes, QR scans and many mandates. Hipkins says the country remains under red - with no indication when that might change - because of the relative strain on hospitals, even as the Omicron peak passes in Auckland. "[Hospitals] are relatively under strain. We've said right the way along, we want to avoid as many people getting Covid-19 as we can, particularly the people who might die from it. So that continues to be our objective," Hipkins told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking today. Hosking quizzed Hipkins on the timeframe of lifting the new maximum indoor capacity of 200 people - given that that level was still constraining the likes of Netball New Zealand and indoor events such as orchestras and concerts. Hosking: Can we say, once the whole country has peaked, we can start to look at an increase in numbers beyond 200 indoors? Hipkins: Absolutely, yes, once we get through this peak we will be aiming to move back down the traffic lights - back to orange and eventually if we can get there, back to green again. Hipkins admitted he wanted to see a higher overall rate of booster jabs - the country is sitting at about 72 per cent of the eligible population - but he said he was pleased to see higher percentages in vulnerable groups. One factor, he said, was that many people will have had Covid, and not been able to get a booster shot in time. Hipkins also defended the Prime Minister's press conference style. Hosking: Why does the Prime Minister bang on and give us a condescending history lesson every time she speaks and not just get to the detail? Hipkins: The context the Prime Minister provides to the announcement is important. It is important to remember the journey we have been on in the last two years. Hosking: Is it? We've all been on it. Why do we need reminding all the time? And why do we need to be told how brilliant you guys are? Hipkins: Well, I don't think it was about saying how brilliant the government is. I think New Zealanders can reflect with a good degree of pride on the overall response to Covid-19 over the last two years. Restrictions ease - what you need to know Experts are calling for a renewed focus on booster and child vaccinations along with increasing access to high-quality masks as the Government moves to relax Covid-19 protections. Vaccine passes and most mandates will be dropped from April 4, the Prime Minister announced on Wednesday. Changes to these policies, seen by some to be causing great division in society, will potentially see unvaccinated teachers back in the classroom, along with other professions, on Tuesday, April 5. However, with ongoing public support for mandates and vaccine passes there are also many in the community nervous about the changes, particularly disabled and immunocompromised whānau. Ardern also announced outdoor gathering limits would be scrapped and the number of people allowed to gather inside would increase from 100 to 200 from 11.59pm Friday, under the changes to the red light traffic setting. The move means outdoor concerts, sports and other outdoor events would be able to resume under the red setting from this weekend. QR scanning will no longer be required, while masks will continue to be used and be one of the key protections. Vaccine passes will no longer be required to be used from 11.59pm on April 4, however businesses could continue to use them if they wanted. With the vaccine requirements gone, the traffic light system would simply see gathering limits at red, masks at orange and "guidance" at green, Ardern said. The system was still needed as a framework in case of future variants, Ardern said. The Government was also ending the controversial...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The domestic netball league gets underway this weekend under a massive Omicron cloud. With the latest modelling suggesting that the outbreak is likely to peak in the next two weeks, the timing couldn't be worse for the ANZ Premiership. Netball New Zealand doesn't have the resources to relocate squads to a bubble - instead, the franchises will have to draw on a much wider player pool. Bridget Tunnicliffe reports.

Sports Executive Raelene Castle joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss her life at the forefront of sports in New Zealand and Australia and her roles with Netball New Zealand, Rugby Australia and Sport New Zealand. Castle opened up about having sports stars as parents, her progress from the commercial world to public roles, and being a woman in a male dominated world. She also touched on her experiences with alopecia and why she went public with her condition, and gets into her decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract and what she would and wouldn't do differently now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand are responding to a petition calling on them to make it easier for boys in high school to play netball.They're launching a "male participation work group" to look into the issue, starting in June.The petition was started by Lauren Fox, as her netball-mad son can't play for his high school.Fox told Heather du Plessis-Allan that current rules only allow boys to play netball until they are 12. "Some schools in some areas and some competitions allow boys up to the age of 16."She says it's unfair that the rules are not standard across the country. And while she agrees that there may not be enough teams to make a full boys competition, that doesn't mean they should not try. "My argument is there will never be enough for a boys competition if those who want to play now aren't allowed to play."LISTEN ABOVE

Five of the largest sporting codes are calling for a focus on fun this winter season, rather than a competitive push that's putting young players off. The codes - cricket, netball, hockey, football and rugby - have joined Sport New Zealand to take a "collective stand" after last year's Covid-disrupted playing season, with the aim of getting parents and coaches to engage players more positively. It builds on a Statement of Intent signed in 2019 by NZ Cricket, NZ Rugby, NZ Football, Hockey NZ and Netball NZ with Sport New Zealand that recognised early-specialisation and extended training at younger ages was limiting children's enjoyment of sport, and leading many to quit. Kathryn talks to Alex Chiet, Sport Development National Consultant at Sport NZ, Hockey New Zealand CEO Anthony Crummy and Netball New Zealand's CEO Jennie Wyllie.

Five of the largest sporting codes are calling for a focus on fun this winter season, rather than a competitive push that's putting young players off. The codes - cricket, netball, hockey, football and rugby - have joined Sport New Zealand to take a "collective stand" after last year's Covid-disrupted playing season, with the aim of getting parents and coaches to engage players more positively. It builds on a Statement of Intent signed in 2019 by NZ Cricket, NZ Rugby, NZ Football, Hockey NZ and Netball NZ with Sport New Zealand that recognised early-specialisation and extended training at younger ages was limiting children's enjoyment of sport, and leading many to quit. Kathryn talks to Alex Chiet, Sport Development National Consultant at Sport NZ, Hockey New Zealand CEO Anthony Crummy and Netball New Zealand's CEO Jennie Wyllie.

On this episode of the Sportspeople Recruitment active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jennie Wyllie about growing up watching the New Zealand Silver Ferns netball team, coping with intense public scrutiny, challenge employees privately and support publicly, and leading a high performing team as Chief Executive of Netball New Zealand. We also discuss standing out from other graduates at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the impact of the Tanya Dalton Foundation, an internal review following the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and resetting the body and mind by taking family vacations to her kiwi batch at the beach.