Podcasts about Netball New Zealand

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.

Former Otago Rebel and New Zealand Silver Ferns shooter Angela Mitchell joined us for the first show of 2021. We covered her playing career, player pathways, coaching, working in education and the current Constellation Cup series.

The Silver Ferns are hitting the court against their arch rivals the Australian Diamonds shortly - but because of Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no crowds. That means there'll also be no money from the ticket take. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie tells Lisa Owen the organisation is looking to lose about $500,000.

After a long wait, the Silver Ferns get to meet their arch-rivals Australia in the first of four Tests on Tuesday night. Netball New Zealand announced yesterday all games in the Constellation Cup will be played in Christchurch because of the Covid-19 restrictions. The last time the Silver Ferns lifted the Constellation Cup was back in 2012. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has the details.

The Netball New Zealand boss knows their finances will take a hit with no fans allowed during the Constellation Cup, but she says the importance of the series outweighs the financial burden.

Netball New Zealand has confirmed world champion coach Dame Noeline Taurua will coach the Silver Ferns through to the end of the 2023 World Cup.

Netball New Zealand has confirmed a four-match Constellation Cup series between the Silver Ferns and Australia Diamonds in March.The tournament was originally scheduled for last September before being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The first two matches on March 2 and 3 will be played in Christchurch, before moving north to Tauranga for the third and fourth games on March 6 and 7.The series will pit the top two teams in the world against each other, and be the first between the transtasman rivals since the 2019 Constellation Cup, which was successfully retained by Australia.It will also be the first time Australia will play New Zealand under new coach Stacey Marinkovich.The Silver Ferns will not have much form to work off once the series rolls around in a little over one month. Their last international series was a 3-0 sweep over a depleted England side for the Taini Jamieson trophy in October and November 2020.Prior to that they recorded an historic win over the New Zealand men's side in the domestic Cadbury Series.Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie said she was delighted to announce the series after a long wait."We're really excited to confirm this series after the disappointments of postponing the Constellation Cup in 2020 due to Covid-19," she said."We'd also like to acknowledge the Australian Diamonds for agreeing to come to New Zealand where they will go into the mandatory two-week quarantine leading into the series."To be able to host international netball in the current climate is something we do not take lightly so we're excited to see our world champion Silver Ferns have the opportunity to take on one of their toughest opponents."Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua said she was looking forward to the challenge of playing the Diamonds."Australia is deservedly ranked number one in our sport and as a Silver Fern, there is nothing better than gauging yourself against the world's best."We love the trans-Tasman rivalry and Constellation Cup. It truly is a blessing that we can rekindle our connections, and play the sport both countries love in these Covid times."The Constellation Cup is also set to be played later this year as part of an international calendar for the Silver Ferns.

The world champion Silver Ferns will play Australia for the first time in more than a year, with a four test Constellation Cup netball series confirmed for March. Two tests will be played in Christchurch and two in Tauranga, after the Australians go through two weeks of quarantine in Christchurch in February. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie talks to sports editor Stephen Hewson.

In this episode we talk about Rugby Union the Bledisloe Cup between the All Blacks and Australia, as well as the Six Nations Final weekend. We talk Cycling as we follow the Vuelta a Espana. English Premier League Football and the results and standings after this weekend's matches.  We also check out the Women's FA Cup Final Formula One recap after the Monza Grand Prix in Italy this weekend. ATP Tennis moves to Paris this week and we will be following that tournament. Netball - New Zealand versus England from New Zealand and a rap on the Cadbury Series that concluded over the weekend.     

We reviewed the first two matches and previewed tomorrow's final game of the New Zealand Silver Ferns v England Netball Roses series with Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio.

In this episode we cover the Formula One Grand Prix, Rugby Union, the All Blacks versus Australia. Australian Rules Grand Final, Richmond v Geelong, NRL Grand Final - Melbourne Storm versus Penrith Panthers. Netball - New Zealand v England, and Cycling - Tour de France - the Giro - and the Vuelta.

The Silver Ferns and the Black Caps will resume international play next month with both sports being given the all clear to host international teams. The Silver Ferns will host England in a three-test series in Hamilton, with the first test on Wednesday October 28. New Zeland Cricket has also confirmed today that the West Indies and Pakistan will play against the Black Caps over November, December and January - with the schedule to be released next week. All international sides will quarantine for 14 days after arriving - with players able to train as a squad after four days - provided they test negative for Covid-19 on day three. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie told sports editor Stephen Hewson the series between the world champion Silver Ferns and England - the Commonwealth Games gold medallists - is significant as it'll be the first international netball globally since January. The All Blacks will be the first major New Zealand side to play a home international since the Covid-19 outbreak when they play the Wallabies in Wellington on October 11 and in Auckland a week later.

Netball's Constellation Cup has been postponed until next year after both Netball New Zealand and Netball Australia opted to reschedule the trans-Tasman event.The two nations have made a joint decision to postpone the competition due to several factors including Covid-19 requirements and player welfare.Australia's Suncorp Super Netball league does not finish until October 18 and their national players needed sufficient time to rest and recover after a demanding season, while quarantine requirements on both sides of the Tasman, due to Covid-19 remained in place making the process of hosting an event challenging.Further discussions on when the annual trans-Tasman competition would take place were underway and Netball NZ Head of High Performance Keir Hansen said they would continue to explore options to meet the Australian Diamonds early next year in a Constellation Cup."While it is disappointing not to be able to meet the Diamonds this year, we understand that in a year such as this, prioritising athlete welfare is paramount," he said.Hansen said they were looking at the possibility of playing the Constellation Cup in January or February and were continuing discussions with other Netball Quad Series partners regarding international match opportunities early in 2021."There are many factors we must take into account but we are hopeful of resuming international netball against our long-standing rivals as soon as possible," he said.The Silver Ferns will contest the Cadbury Netball Series this year and Netball NZ is hopeful of a Taini Jamison Series to also take place before the end of the year.The exact dates for the Silver Ferns 2020 international calendar are yet to be confirmed.

My guest for this episode is someone I’ve looked up to for many years. Raelene Castle is one of Australia’s leading sports executives, having spent the past decade and a bit as CEO of three major organisations – Netball New Zealand, NRL team the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, and most recently Rugby Australia. Prior to that she climbed the corporate ladder at major NZ companies, and in 2015 she was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and sport. Relentlessly committed to living according to her values regardless of the personal cost, Raelene has weathered her fair share of controversy, a recent example being the sacking of Israel Folau in 2019, while she was CEO of Rugby Australia. Being a successful woman in a male-dominated field has made Raelene an inspiration to many young women, but she has also refused to make gender an issue throughout her career. She brings a clarity and vision to everything she does and is not easily distracted by naysayers and trolls. Tune in to hear us talk about everything from business leadership and hair loss to her little-known achievements in lawn bowls! Follow the Influence Unlocked podcast on Instagram@ https://www.instagram.com/influenceunlockedpodcast/ Follow Samatha Dybac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthadybac/ Check out the Influence Unlocked podcast videos on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3fq8dJ5 Producer: Andrew Menczel http://www.piccolopodcasts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's decision to relax quarantine requirements for the Wallabies so they can play tests againsts the All Blacks has boosted the Silver Ferns hopes of hosting a test series here in November. The Wallabies will play two Bledisloe Cup tests in Wellington and Auckland in October and Netball New Zealand hopes it means it will get the go ahead to host a tri-series with Australia and England in November. However Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie told sports editor Stephen Hewson time is running out.

The ANZ Premiership grand final will go ahead next Sunday – but without fans in attendance.Netball New Zealand has confirmed the Central Pulse and Mainland Tactix will meet in the final in Invercargill, but the consolation matches will not be held, with the third-place playoff between the Northern Mystics and Northern Stars, and the fifth-place playoff between the Southern Steel and Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic both cancelled.Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie said the decision to continue with the grand final was determined by the Government's announcement on Friday with the country's alert levels remaining the same, with Auckland currently at Level 3 and the rest of the country at Level 2."Our team has been working incredibly hard behind the scenes to give us the opportunity to play the grand final in an environment that safely meets the guidelines from the Ministry," she said."We're pleased that we are still able to showcase the pinnacle match of the ANZ Premiership during a season that has tossed up so many challenges for players, management, fans and officials."Netball NZ are hopeful that the Steel can play a curtain-raiser ahead of the grand final, but with no local fans allowed to attend, the planned bumper finals series may instead be set for an eerie conclusion.Wyllie says they will continue to monitor the guidance from the Ministry of Health and Government to ensure the match remains safe to go ahead."We feel confident in moving forward with the grand final but will be closely following the advice from officials," she said.The grand final is set to begin at 6.45pm next Sunday.

The final round of the ANZ Premiership regular season has been cancelled.Netball New Zealand has confirmed that all games will be drawn due to the change in Covid-19 alert levels around the country.This means the Round 10 matches – held on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th (Auckland), Sunday 16th (Wellington and Dunedin) and Monday 17th August (Wellington) - will not be played, with each team awarded two points for the draw.The decision would have been made easier by the fact that final regular season round was irrelevant, as the matches for the finals series - tentatively scheduled for next Sunday in Invercargill - had already been set.Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie said their immediate thoughts were for the safety of all those involved in the Premiership."Decisions like these are never easy to make but we felt it was in the best interest of safety and equity for all teams that we didn't contest the last round," she said."There was no material impact on the placings heading into the ANZ Premiership final series so it made sense to declare these games drawn."We have been fortunate to play as many weeks of netball, in front of live crowds, for as long as we have. But now is the time for us to play our part in keeping the country safe and we will be reviewing future decisions over the coming days."Wyllie said they would be assessing the finals series once they had received more guidance from the Ministry of Health and New Zealand Government later in the week.The Central Pulse are set to take on the Mainland Tactix in the final, with the Pulse the top qualifiers.Refunds will be available for anyone who had purchased tickets to the final round of regular season matches. 

RNZ, Stuff and Locker Room present Extra Time - joining RNZ's Joe Porter on the podcast this week are former All Black Tamati Ellison, who is a coach with the Kanaloa Hawaii Major League rugby side, Netball New Zealand's national coaching development manager Tania Karauria, Dr Sierra Keung an academic at AUT in Auckland who has researched the cultural differences in coaching from a Māori & Pasifika perspective and former Kiwis and Warriors coach Frank Endacott.

RNZ, Stuff and Locker Room present Extra Time - joining RNZ's Joe Porter on the podcast this week are former All Black Tamati Ellison, who is a coach with the Kanaloa Hawaii Major League rugby side, Netball New Zealand's national coaching development manager Tania Karauria, Dr Sierra Keung an academic at AUT in Auckland who has researched the cultural differences in coaching from a Māori & Pasifika perspective and former Kiwis and Warriors coach Frank Endacott.

Hundreds of netball fans were allowed back to watch New Zealand's elite domestic competition, the ANZ Premiership, at close quarters for the first time in three months yesterday. The public packed Auckland Netball Centre where the competition will be played for six weeks before games return to the regions for the remainder of the 10-week league. Supporters in the deep south have now been given plenty to cheer about too, as Netball New Zealand has confirmed the Premiership finals series will be played in Invercargill in August. Felicity Reid reports.

What does a $265 million financial relief package from government really mean for the sports sector. All levels of sport have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but for those below the elite level it is really hitting home. Primary sources of revenue such as membership fees, gaming machine profits and sponsorships have gone. RNZ, Stuff and Locker Room present Extra Time and this week they're joined by Netball New Zealand, the New Zealand Amateur Sports Association, the Players Association and White Fern Suzie Bates to discuss how that money should be spent.

What does a $265 million financial relief package from government really mean for the sports sector. All levels of sport have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but for those below the elite level it is really hitting home. Primary sources of revenue such as membership fees, gaming machine profits and sponsorships have gone. RNZ, Stuff and Locker Room present Extra Time and this week they're joined by Netball New Zealand, the New Zealand Amateur Sports Association, the Players Association and White Fern Suzie Bates to discuss how that money should be spent.

Some sporting organisations will see money from a Covid-19 relief package within days.The Government is committing $265 million to see Kiwi sport through the pandemic.Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson says $83 million is for immediate support while $78 million has been dedicated to modernise the sector via innovation.Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie told Kate Hawkesby what she wants to see from the rejig."First and foremost, our kids need equal opportunity to participate in sport, meaning my daughter and my son can go and try what they do, and the roadblocks that face either of them are addressed."She also wants the money targetted at grassroots sports groups."I want to get those little five-year-olds and the big girls back on court as soon as we can and enjoying their netball in a really safe environment." 

A 19-year-old is the new face on the Netball New Zealand executive board.Fresh out of school herself, Georgia Trent will have a good idea about what's needed for kids and teenagers to engage in the sport.She is also currently in the midst of studying sports management at university.Trent joined Kate Hawkesby to discuss how she made it on to the board so quick and what her plans are for her new role.LISTEN ABOVE

Netball New Zealand has confirmed that the ANZ Premiership will return when the country moves to Covid-19 alert level 2 – but all games will be played at one venue.The Government has confirmed that professional sport, including netball, will be allowed to return at level 2 with necessary public health guidelines in place – including no crowds being allowed.Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie welcomed the Government's decision, and revealed that the ANZ Premiership will comprise of a 10-week competition to be played at one venue.Jennie Wyllie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk about their plans to resume in level 2.LISTEN ABOVE

Netball New Zealand is waiting for Lisa Alexander's call.The Australian coach has proposed the trans-Tasman Constellation Cup returns to the five-match structure last played in 2013, rather than the current four tests, which is decided by points differential, as was the case this year.Netball New Zealand's Head of Events and International Kate Agnew says they haven't spoken to Alexander yet about a possible change. "A lot of its around the logistics and the international calendar, challenges that, between the two countries, we face. We both have very busy challenges and it has been on of those things where we've had to come to a bit of a compromise."She understands though why Alexander would want to change. "We're certainly open to discussion around these things. It is a matter of working through those logistics and making sure it works for both countries really well."   

In Extra Time this week - after much cogitation and reading of crystal balls the Rugby World Cup is about to kick off. We're in Tokyo to preview the All Blacks tournament opener against South Africa. Netball New Zealand explains just why it's handing out more exemptions to Maria Folau and Laura Langman and the Warriors National Rugby League Women's side celebrate finally getting a home game.

In Extra Time this week - after much cogitation and reading of crystal balls the Rugby World Cup is about to kick off. We're in Tokyo to preview the All Blacks tournament opener against South Africa. Netball New Zealand explains just why it's handing out more exemptions to Maria Folau and Laura Langman and the Warriors National Rugby League Women's side celebrate finally getting a home game.

Noeline Taurua will remain in charge of the Silver Ferns for their next two international campaigns.Following an announcement that Taurua will not be extending her contract with Australia's Sunshine Coast Lightning, Netball New Zealand has confirmed the World-Cup winning coach will instead guide the Silver Ferns in October's Constellation Cup and January's Northern Quad Series.The Ferns' gold medal performance at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool was New Zealand's first title in 16 years.Taurua at the helm proved a remarkable turn in form for the Ferns who were ranked fourth heading into the July tournament.Taurua said it had been an amazing journey with the Silver Ferns over the past 12 months and she wanted to ensure the systems, culture, performance and overall improvements that were gained during this time is consolidated and continues to grow and develop through to next year's Quad Series.New Zealand's Laura Langman lifts the Netball World Cup trophy. Photo / Getty"I've been fully committed to both the Silver Ferns Netball World Cup campaign and Sunshine Coast Lightning in the Australian Suncorp Super Netball competition," she said."I want to help and support both organisations work through the next stage so they remain successful. I can't speak enough of the pride I feel for what we've achieved to date," she said."It has been an absolute privilege to coach the Silver Ferns and work with such a special group of people. I need to take the time to settle back home and contemplate where the next journey will take my family and I."She will take time after the Quad Series in England in January to contemplate her next steps.Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie said she was thrilled to have Taurua continue in the role as head coach of the Silver Ferns."She has shown she is one of the best in the game in what she has achieved over the past year," Wyllie said."Obviously we'd love for Noeline to remain in the head coaching role but that is a long-term commitment that only she can make."We must also pay tribute to the Sunshine Coasting Lightning in what has been a unique position for us and working with Noeline in a dual role. It shows the respect that the netball community has for Noeline."Taurua will name a Silver Ferns team in early September for the Constellation Cup, played as part of the Cadbury Netball Series, with the first Test against the Diamonds on October 13 at the Horncastle Arena in Christchurch before heading to Spark Arena in Auckland on October 16.

Silver Ferns sponsors have joined together to ensure the world champions receive a bonus payment for winning the 2019 Netball World Cup.Sky, ANZ, MYOB and Puma have all contributed to a payment that will see the players receive a bonus of $25,000 each.The payout comes after it was revealed shortly after the Ferns lifted the World Cup trophy in Liverpool on Monday morning that they will not be receiving any prize money from event organisers.It was a stark contrast to the $3 million the Black Caps earned for finishing runners-up in the Cricket World Cup just a week before.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was among the many who called on sponsors to consider a payout for the Ferns considering the invaluable exposure that major sponsors received from the national side's efforts."I wouldn't want to call [the sponsors] out but ultimately they're the ones that derive benefit from us being the best on the world stage," Ardern told the The AM Show."I think it should really just be a question for us, 'Does that feel fair'? Because it does tend to, of course, be those sports like netball where you don't see that same attraction of sponsorship."You couldn't have watched that game and say that those players weren't deserving of recognition ... Go on, why not [give them a bonus]?"Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie said it was a great feeling to be able to reward players for their extraordinary efforts in lifting the trophy for the first time in 16 years."We are so thankful to our wonderful partners for both their ongoing support of the Silver Ferns and the sport, and coming together to provide this financial boost in recognition of our world champions," Wyllie said."Netball New Zealand works tirelessly to increase the financial resourcing of the game and our players which is not an easy task."Elite players continue to work relentlessly for their love of the game without expectations of high remuneration, but this is a huge step forward and we are very grateful to our partners, who we could not do this without."The lack of prize money given to the world champs has sparked a conversation about netball funding and investment in women's sport.International Netball Federation chief executive Clare Briegal told RNZ's Morning Report that netball is still at the early stages of commercial development, and that prizemoney was not even considered."Prizemoney's not something that's even on the table for our netballers."Briegal also added that more exposure is needed for netball to grow, as well as develop commercially."Without that exposure, the sponsors aren't so readily there ... there was growing money coming into the sport, but it is so little."The subject of pay has also come up during the aftermath of the Ferns' triumph in Liverpool.Top Silver Ferns players earn about $130,000, about a tenth of what All Blacks captain Kieran Read earns. New Zealand Rugby also receives about 10 times more from sponsors than Netball New Zealand.Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie told RNZ the governing body would like to pay the Silver Ferns more but it needs to be weighed up against growing the sport at grassroots level."Overall, there needs to be recognition for the value of women's sport, and also at an international level our governing body needs to work as hard as they can to really maximise the benefit [to] the 20 million young women and girls who play netball around the globe."  

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.

The sporting community's concerned Winston Peters' has jumped the gun with the new Racing Reform Bill.The Bill, which passed into law last night, gives new powers to the Racing Minister to determine how money from sports betting is used to fund various sports.The process of the legislation and the bill has been criticised by sporting organisations.Netball New Zealand head of commercial David Cooper told Kate Hawkesby while some of the changes are necessary, they weren't consulted properly."We need to make sure that we have a future so its disappointing that everything has happened so fast and that things have become uncertain very quickly."Winston Peters acknowledges there are concerns, but has urged the industry to give the bill a chance.

LISTEN TO LAURA LANGMAN TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVEFormer New Zealand captain Katrina Rore (nee Grant) was a shock omission from the Silver Ferns squad to contest next month's Quad Series in England.Netball New Zealand selectors announced a squad of 12 to head to England next month where the Silver Ferns will play the hosts along with Australia and South Africa from January 13-20.The latest selection proved one of coach Noeline Taurua's toughest yet during her short reign as head coach, as she put 25 hopefuls through a rigorous training camp in Auckland this week.The biggest surprise was the omission of Rore, who captained the Silver Ferns during their disastrous Commonwealth Games campaign."It was a tough call in that defensive end, we're very clear about the areas that we want to put out on court or each player to be able to do and it just happened to be that others were able to do it better," said Taurua. "She's not included in this squad for Northern Quad but everybody will be available for the Worlds."Katrina has had a massive couple of years and even though she's totally disappointed, I know she will be back and this opportunity also gives her the possibility of doing other things outside of netball."I need people who can perform and consistently perform and the ones who have been selected performed over this week."Taurua said with the step up in intensity, her job of selecting had become more difficult particularly through the mid-court and defensive ends which hold plenty of promise."I'm liking what I'm seeing," she said. "I liked the quality that was out there and that people certainly weren't taking their position for granted."Our strength is the collective. Everybody has contributed to the final 12 and because of that the door will remain open for everybody going into the ANZ Premiership. This is just one stage of the journey of where we need to get to. I'm grateful we have all committed we will do it together."With Rore out of the mix, Erena Mikaere, who played under Taurua at the Sunshine Coast Lightning, earned Silver Ferns selection for the first time to join recalled Pulse defender Karin Burger and veteran Casey Kopua in the defence circle."Erena obviously brings height to our defensive circle and her experience of playing against the Australian style for a number of years," Taurua said."And the experience and knowledge that Casey brings to the squad is invaluable."Young mid-courter Kimiora Poi ends a remarkable year on a high with her selection following a stand-out ANZ Premiership and backed up by her performances with the FAST5 Ferns and during the Silver Ferns camp.She joins experienced campaigners Laura Langman, Sam Sinclair and Gina Crampton, along with Whitney Souness who has earned a recall."This mid-court is an area we are continuing to develop and we felt that we needed to strengthen those combinations," Taurua said."We felt that both Kimiora and Whitney bring something different to the centre and wing attack positions – they bring a new set of skills to the role, are extremely fit and also show a confidence for such young athletes."The shooting end had a more settled look including Maria Folau and Ameliaranne Ekenasio, while the inclusion of Maia Wilson is a chance for the young shooter to impress in what is a big year for the Silver Ferns.Taurua felt she had enough cover with just three shooters, through the experience of both Folau and Ekenasio while Wilson is well known for her accuracy.She said it was now crucial for players to step up and take responsibility for their roles on court with a Netball World Cup looming."There's nowhere to hide," Taurua said. "If people don't do their own job then it impacts on somebody else, and that shows when we play on court."I think there's been improvement overall and a better understanding of what is expected and our ability to put that out on court."But she also confirmed that the door remained opened for those still pushin...

LISTEN TO NOELINE TAURUA TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVENoeline Taurua has been officially confirmed as the new Silver Ferns coach.Netball New Zealand made the announcement at a press conference at their Auckland offices today, with Taurua replacing Janine Southby who resigned from the role last month.The former Silver Fern will be in charge when the Silver Ferns head to England next year for the Netball World Cup in Liverpool, and will be the first coach to lead the national side while being contracted to an Australian franchise.Last week, Taurua coached the Sunshine Coast Lightning to a second straight Super Netball title, and will continue that role for the final year on her contract with the Lightning.Netball NZ Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie believes the unprecedented move is justified to get the right person into the job as Silver Ferns coach."We have joined with Sunshine Coast Lightning to make this unique position work," Wyllie said."It is a first for Netball New Zealand and we're delighted to be moving forward with someone of Noeline's calibre."Noeline has been a head coach of franchise teams both here and in Australia and tasted success on both sides of the Tasman."Her knowledge of the game is immense, and Noeline is well respected by the athletes and netball community, which is hugely important building towards next year's Netball World Cup."The international game has never been so competitive and we are confident Noeline is the right person to guide the Silver Ferns back to the top."Taurua, who was assistant coach for the Silver Ferns from 2012-2013 and a former head coach of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic, said she considered it a privilege to coach the Silver Ferns and looked forward to stepping into the role and taking the team back to their best."I am very fortunate that most major international netball events are scheduled outside the Suncorp Super Netball season, enabling me to dedicate adequate time and attention to both roles," Taurua said."Netball New Zealand and Sunshine Coast Lightning have given significant consideration to my coaching schedule and reached an agreement that will see me share my time between both teams."I am very appreciative of the opportunity to take this step forward in my career and want to acknowledge the extraordinary level of support and encouragement I have received from my family, Sunshine Coast Lightning, Netball New Zealand and the general netball community."Taurua's first job as Silver Ferns coach will be at the 2018 Netball Quad Series, with the Silver Ferns' first game coming up against England on September 15.

  Don Mackinnon joined Luke for a extensive chat. Tune in to find out about his roles in netball. Don is a former Director and later Chair of Netball New Zealand.  He was pivotal in the establishment of the ground breaking ANZ Championship, and is presently the head of the independent review into the Silver Ferns poor performances. 

The man who led Team New Zealand's review into its failed 2013 America's Cup campaign is lending his expertise to netball.Team NZ chief operating officer Kevin Shoebridge has been named on a three-person panel to review the Silver Ferns' dismal Commonwealth Games campaign.Panel chair Don Mackinnon told D'Arcy and Goran Shoebridge is perfect for this job."I think it's great for New Zealand sport that Team New Zealand is opening up in this way. I think there is huge learning for other sports from their experience."Former Silver Fern Linda Vagana is also on the review panel, which will report back to the Netball New Zealand board next month.LISTEN TO DON MACKINNON TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVE

The man who led Team New Zealand's review into its failed 2013 America's Cup campaign is lending his expertise to netball.Team NZ chief operating officer Kevin Shoebridge has been named on a three-person panel to review the Silver Ferns' dismal Commonwealth Games campaign.Panel chair Don Mackinnon told D'Arcy and Goran Shoebridge is perfect for this job."I think it's great for New Zealand sport that Team New Zealand is opening up in this way. I think there is huge learning for other sports from their experience."Former Silver Fern Linda Vagana is also on the review panel, which will report back to the Netball New Zealand board next month.LISTEN TO DON MACKINNON TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVE

New Zealander Raelene Castle has been confirmed as Rugby Australia's new boss in another piece of sports administration history.The former Canterbury NRL chief executive, and head of Netball New Zealand, will be the first woman to head any of the national governing bodies of the four major football codes in Australia.She succeeds Bill Pulver, taking up the post on January 15.Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne declared her the stand-out applicant among more than 200 candidates.Raelene spoke with D'Arcy about the new job.LISTEN ABOVE AS RAELENE CASTLE SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY

New Zealander Raelene Castle has been confirmed as Rugby Australia's new boss in another piece of sports administration history.The former Canterbury NRL chief executive, and head of Netball New Zealand, will be the first woman to head any of the national governing bodies of the four major football codes in Australia.She succeeds Bill Pulver, taking up the post on January 15.Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne declared her the stand-out applicant among more than 200 candidates.Raelene spoke with D'Arcy about the new job.LISTEN ABOVE AS RAELENE CASTLE SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY

A school of fish help the Australian netball team win a gold medal.

Tune in to find out about, the upcoming Super Netball Club Competition, with Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie.

On this week's edition of Extra Time we reflect on the opening rounds of the new ANZ netball premiership - is it delivering what Netball New Zealand hoped for? Also, Australia's players threaten strike action - what's going on over the Tasman? Will the Lions squad named to tour New Zealand be good enough to beat the All Blacks? Sir Peter Snell talks about his special gifts to Te Papa. And have they still got it? - Former sports stars discuss their Masters Games pursuits.

On this week's edition of Extra Time we reflect on the opening rounds of the new ANZ netball premiership - is it delivering what Netball New Zealand hoped for? Also, Australia's players threaten strike action - what's going on over the Tasman? Will the Lions squad named to tour New Zealand be good enough to beat the All Blacks? Sir Peter Snell talks about his special gifts to Te Papa. And have they still got it? - Former sports stars discuss their Masters Games pursuits.

In Extra Time this week Netball New Zealand is confident it can fend off any poaching from Australian clubs. The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and the Northern Mystics square off in the trans Tasman elimination final. Cheeseburgers are on the cards for the Black Sticks following the Olympics. The Black Caps swing back into action with tests against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Lizzie Cui will become the first New Zealand springboard diver to compete at the Olympics in 24 years and Wimbledon may be over but Rio's on the horizon for New Zealand tennis player Michael Venus.

In Extra Time this week Netball New Zealand is confident it can fend off any poaching from Australian clubs. The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and the Northern Mystics square off in the trans Tasman elimination final. Cheeseburgers are on the cards for the Black Sticks following the Olympics. The Black Caps swing back into action with tests against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Lizzie Cui will become the first New Zealand springboard diver to compete at the Olympics in 24 years and Wimbledon may be over but Rio's on the horizon for New Zealand tennis player Michael Venus.

Who are sports officials, why do they do it, what makes a good one and how can they stand all that flack? Lynn Freeman talks to Rugby Union referee and former Black Fern Nicky Inwood, Netball New Zealand's Umpire Development Manager Dianne McTigue; Blackstick turned international cricket umpire Rodger McHarg, and 14 year old college umpire Sophie Handford.

There's more upheaval at New Zealand Cricket, while Jesse Ryder announces a move down south and Mathew Sinclair's on the job hunt after his retirement. The Tall Blacks miss out on NBA player Steven Adams for the Oceania Champs, the America's Cup is failing to capture the imagination of San Franciscans and Netball New Zealand gets a new CEO.

There's more upheaval at New Zealand Cricket, while Jesse Ryder announces a move down south and Mathew Sinclair's on the job hunt after his retirement. The Tall Blacks miss out on NBA player Steven Adams for the Oceania Champs, the America's Cup is failing to capture the imagination of San Franciscans and Netball New Zealand gets a new CEO.

In this week's edition of Extra Time - it's from the the netball court to the dog house for Netball New Zealand boss Raelene Castle. The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will name his first squad of the season this weekend and we hear from one of the nervous hopefuls, Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush. The New Zealand football board member Paula Kearns defends FIFA boss Sepp Blatter saying 'he's nice not sexist'. The Warriors season is on the up, they've had a win and we talk to prop Jacob Lilyman who's about to reach a major milestone. While New Zealand's mens and women's hockey teams head to the Netherlands for the World Hockey League.

In this week's edition of Extra Time - it's from the the netball court to the dog house for Netball New Zealand boss Raelene Castle. The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will name his first squad of the season this weekend and we hear from one of the nervous hopefuls, Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush. The New Zealand football board member Paula Kearns defends FIFA boss Sepp Blatter saying 'he's nice not sexist'. The Warriors season is on the up, they've had a win and we talk to prop Jacob Lilyman who's about to reach a major milestone. While New Zealand's mens and women's hockey teams head to the Netherlands for the World Hockey League.

The best interviews from Radio New Zealand Sport for the week ending Friday 29 April. In the programme this week - we chat to a former Breaker about why he doesn't want the New Zealand side to win the Australian national basketball league, we talk to Netball New Zealand about their failed legal battle to get former Samoa goal shoot Catherine Latu cleared to play for the Silver Ferns, we find out what's making the high flying Highlanders tick and we talk to a New Zealand rugby league legend about why he's stepping down from his role at the Manly NRL club.

The best interviews from Radio New Zealand Sport for the week ending Friday 29 April. In the programme this week - we chat to a former Breaker about why he doesn't want the New Zealand side to win the Australian national basketball league, we talk to Netball New Zealand about their failed legal battle to get former Samoa goal shoot Catherine Latu cleared to play for the Silver Ferns, we find out what's making the high flying Highlanders tick and we talk to a New Zealand rugby league legend about why he's stepping down from his role at the Manly NRL club.