Ninety-fifth Annual Report 2019

We live this game. Contents

5...... Board Chair and Chief Executive Report 52...... Super Club 12...... Key Statistics 54...... Queen’s Birthday Honours 13...... Netball Board and Staff 55...... Domestic Events Fuji Xerox NZ Secondary 14...... President’s Report Schools Netball Champs ...... Foundation 16 Netball NZ U19 Champs 18...... The Zones brought to you by NZ Police Netball Northern Netball NZ U17 Champs Netball ...... Community Netball Central 60 Netball Mainland 68...... Pacific Sporting Partnership Netball South 70...... 2019 New Zealand Netball Awards 24...... Commercial 72...... Monica Leggat 28...... Silver Ferns 74...... Life Members PURE Joy 1979 Silver Ferns Reunion 75...... Service Awards 38...... National Squads and Teams 78...... Whole of Netball Plan 40...... Events Overview 82...... The Netball System 44...... ANZ Premiership 84...... Financials 50...... Beko Netball League

Photography: Michael Bradley Photography, mbphoto.co.nz 95th Annual Report and Financial Statements for the 12 months 1 December 2018 to 30 November 2019. The Annual Report and these Financial Statements will be presented to the 93rd Council Meeting of to be held in on Saturday 22 February 2020. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 3

We live this game. Jennie Wyllie (left), Netball NZ Chief Executive, and Allison Ferguson (right), Netball NZ Board Chair, at the 2019 New Zealand Netball Awards Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 5

With the Netball World Cup taking place, 2019 was a pinnacle The year 2019 proved to be event year, which was underpinned by a number of key changes culminating in a massive shift for the sport. On the a defining one for Netball, back of some tough times, brave decisions were made and Netball emerged in strong shape, spirit and heart from an with change at the centre, inspiring, eventful and action-packed 12 months. providing an afterglow of The Silver Ferns rode a growing wave of support during their campaign to the Netball World Cup title, moving from fourth positivity across the Netball to second in the world rankings in the process. Interest in the ANZ Premiership grew to new levels, Netball continued to flourish at community level and new initiatives were community. introduced that focused on youth/rangatahi.

All aspects of the game hit new marks with community and grassroots levels maintaining the strong foundation for future success alongside the indomitable spirit and support delivered by the wider Netball community.

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Netball New Zealand was delighted to celebrate and acknowledge the enormous contribution made by its loyal and dedicated volunteers this year. They are an intrinsic part of the Netballing landscape and are key contributors to ensuring the game runs smoothly at all levels. Five recipients from the Netball community were acknowledged at the NZ Netball Awards.

In partnership with Cadbury, we have launched our Volunteer Strategy 2020–2022. This strategy acknowledges that our sport drives off the back of volunteers within New Zealand in so many different places. Our volunteers are a vital part of our game, and it’s fantastic to be able to implement tools to recognise their value.

With support from Cadbury, over 500,000 bars of chocolate were distributed to Netball Centres during 2019 as a small acknowledgement of the countless hours of work volunteers put in behind the scenes.

The Youth Strategy remained a key focus in 2019, with Netball at the forefront of engaging with youth in their community, the emphasis being on how they want to be engaged with.

A raft of initiatives is being piloted, all centred on providing relevant opportunities for youth to participate in our game.

NNZ was successful in the funding round for the Women and Girls initiative, which looks at opportunities that accelerate participation of youth. The funding has been secured for the FAST5 version of this initiative which will be Centre-based and aimed at 12 to 18-year-olds.

We were really pleased to see Netball’s leadership in this space being recognised, with NNZ being selected with just a few other National Sports Organisations (NSOs). We will continue to have a focus on the areas that Netball thinks are a priority as well.

Netball joined the Halberg Games this year, thanks to an enterprising initiative undertaken by Netball.

The Halberg Games is an annual three-day sports competition open to 8 to 21-year-olds who have a physical or visual impairment. The Games, hosted by the Halberg Foundation, provide the opportunity for athletes to have fun, enjoy some competition and make new friends.

With further developments in the pipeline for participants with physical or visual impairments, we would like to acknowledge Auckland Netball for making this come to life. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 7

Our Mother Earth futureFERNS programme continues to COMMUNITY provide a strong base for a first positive touch of Netball. It’s In respect to community, 2019 has been an equally heartening to see such a good uptake from boys and girls in productive year. One of the most significant factors was a this space, and it remains a real foundation-setting piece for review of our competition structure, based on feedback from our sport. our members at Council, for the 2020 year. NetballSmart, supported by ACC, is an area that has gone After listening to our community and noting its changing from strength to strength. Globally, we are leading the way in demographic, NNZ will implement two new tournaments integrating our injury prevention tools into the way Netball is in 2020: Netball NZ Open Champs and a Netball NZ U18 delivered by coaches and volunteers. Champs. These will replace the U19 and U17 national Led by NetballSmart Programmes Manager Sharon Kearney, tournaments and offer more opportunity for players at the there has been a strong emphasis on studying all aspects of competitive level. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. This has highlighted Sport NZ has partnered with the five highest-participation the prevalence of ACL injuries in women playing Netball, from NSOs to launch the Balance is Better initiative, which the elite level right down into the teenage space. focuses on ensuring young people are given a positive Through Sharon’s expertise, Netball is focusing on proven experience in sport. prevention strategies which are playing a leading role in reducing the incidence of this type of injury. Recent data It is the first time all of these revealed a 13 percent decrease in ACC-recorded ACL Netball related injuries between 2016–2019. sports (Netball, rugby, cricket, football, hockey) have got We are delighted that through 2019, Netball remained the number-one sport at secondary school level across all codes. together and formulated a common vision of intent.

The Voice of the Participant survey measures the ‘sentiment of experience’ at local level Centres, and we’ve seen improvement in results, which is fantastic. This has been achieved through focusing on areas that we can impact and shows our willingness to understand how people want to engage with us at a Centre level. Our results are encouraging and show some strong movement in alignment across the system.

Launched in 2017, the Pacific Sporting Partnership (PSP), a joint NNZ and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) initiative, continues to make a significant impact.

The five-year programme partners with Netball associations and schools in , the , and , with the aim of increasing the participation of young people in Netball while also raising awareness of healthy lifestyles.

It has been rewarding for us to be able to support this programme with leading figures from our Netball community, such as Waimarama Taumaunu, , and , adding their expertise to help deliver and support this project to the ever-growing number of Netball players in the Pacific.

We live this game. In celebrating the first-ever televised games between Connect women’s and men’s national teams, the brave decision set the There were encouraging signs in 2019 of Netball’s rising brand tone in a defining moment for the sport. It highlighted what identity when the brand equity results were released just prior the men and their association bring to the table with their to the Netball World Cup (as shown here): support of the Silver Ferns and their willingness to pitch in and help with their preparations ahead of the Netball World Cup.

NNZ: 65% (increase from 16%) These games provided an amazing spectacle for our fans. Netball: 43% (increase from 19%) With considerable skill and athleticism, the men challenged the Silver Ferns and through this, instilled a belief in the Silver ANZ Premiership: 31% Ferns that they could jump higher, run faster and be stronger (increase from 14%) athletes, while showcasing the inclusive nature of Netball as a game for everyone. With many of those involved in the men’s game attending the end-of-season New Zealand Netball Awards, it was fantastic There was no fear about the end result, the Silver Ferns to see that the bonds and closeness forged during the New rounding out their preparation with the most ideal of Zealand Men’s Invitational team’s historic participation in the opponents; the men providing the perfect stage to absorb and Cadbury Netball Series have remained tight. Their willingness adjust to situations that were likely to surface at the Netball to be involved and help in whatever capacity, and their overall World Cup. We would like to acknowledge the significant contribution to our sport, is hugely appreciated. contribution of the NZ Men’s Invitational team for the part they played in this ground-breaking initiative. They were delighted to be involved and from the outset were always open Win and available to be a part of it.

Winning the Netball World Cup in Liverpool, for the first time After capturing the nation’s attention with their thrilling in 16 years, was an incredible achievement. It was the result Netball World Cup triumph, the Silver Ferns were hosted at a of an immense amount of hard work and dedication as well as government reception in . The Silver Ferns enjoyed visionary leadership from Silver Ferns coach , some touching moments with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern assistant coach Deb Fuller, the management team and the and baby Neve, one of very few babies to ever get their hands athletes who fully committed to embracing change and giving on the Netball World Cup. it their all. As well as their inspiring win, the entire team were It was an exceptional moment for the team to be wonderful ambassadors for our country and our sport in acknowledged at the Beehive and to receive such Liverpool. overwhelming cross-party support while also being able to With the generous support of Sport, ANZ, MYOB and PUMA engage with large numbers of the public who turned up. we were able to recognise the achievements of the Silver The end-of-season was always going to Ferns upon their return home. be a series where we asked whether we could hold our own, The role the Zones played during the Silver Ferns’ campaign and that’s exactly what the Silver Ferns did. Throughout the ahead of the Netball World Cup cannot be underestimated. series, the team demonstrated the gains they have made. The Zone coaches were deeply involved in the build-up It reinforced a new era of where the Silver Ferns are, in a through the ANZ Premiership, and each contributed to the physical, mental and cultural sense. compelling performance delivered in Liverpool. We would like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance It was a true display of Netball working together towards provided by specialist coaches Yvonne Willering and a common goal, irrespective of the part individuals were Jane Woodlands-Thompson during the drawn Constellation playing in it. That extended from the Zones, through the NNZ Cup series. High Performance team, to the NNZ Board and the combined We also saluted the stellar contribution of Maria Folau to commitment to shift the thinking and do whatever we could to reach the milestone of 150 Test caps in the final match of the support the Silver Ferns. series in . She sits second on the all-time most capped Another important component was the inclusion of the list behind . New Zealand Men’s Invitational team for the Cadbury Netball Series in June, the last hit-out for the Silver Ferns before they departed for Liverpool. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 9

New Zealand Netball Awards

Held in October, the New Zealand Netball Awards allowed us to recognise all of our community, from elite to grassroots, in one place. It was fantastic to acknowledge all aspects of the year.

The Silver Ferns `red carpet’ entrance was televised live on followed by the individual award presentations. We would like to congratulate Silver Ferns captain Laura Langman for winning the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award for a third time.

It was great to be able to host the awards, and we Dame Lois Muir and Laura Langman thank Sky and ANZ for their support. with the Dame Lois Supreme Award at the New Zealand Netball Awards

We live this game. The inside story of the Silver Ferns road to the Netball World NETBALL SUPER CLUB Cup was recorded in the Sky television documentary This is Timing of the Netball World Cup pushed the third edition of Pure which proved compulsive viewing. We saw a real flavour Super Club to December. This was the first time all six ANZ of the competition and how much it meant to the athletes. Premiership teams were involved, with the addition of Wasps We would like to acknowledge Sky bringing the journey to light Netball (UK) and Collingwood Magpies (AUS). The winners were through the making of this documentary. It was a first for the Collingwood Magpies, who defeated 49–42 Silver Ferns, and delivered a heart-warming story, which was in the final. enthusiastically received by the public. It was shown on both We would like to acknowledge Nelson City Council, Sky Sport and Prime. Nelson Netball and Major Events for their support of this popular event. We would like to thank High Performance Sport New Zealand for their significant support throughout the year. It is incredibly important to our sport and does not go unnoticed.

NZA PROGRAMME

The NZA programme continues to grow our depth of talent in both players and coaches, providng more exposure at international level.

In 2019, NZA participated in a series against England A and A, which featured Helene Wilson as head coach and Amigene Metcalfe as assistant coach.

ANZ PREMIERSHIP/BEKO NETBALL LEAGUE

Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse and the produced a riveting and hard-fought match in a fitting finale to the third series of the ANZ Premiership.

After being closely challenged all the way in front of their home crowd, the Pulse kept their noses in front throughout the Grand Final to clinch a first-ever title.

The jubilant winners followed up with an inspiring and emotional haka led by Pulse teenager Tiana Metuarau, capturing an enthusiastic and warm response in the process. It highlighted the Pulse’s strong partnership with Te Wānanga o Raukawa in helping to lead the way with Te Reo Māori.

Continuing to grow in its role as a feeder to our premier Sustain competition, the Beko Netball League delivered another WHOLE OF NETBALL PLAN memorable season. We are at the end of our Whole of Netball Plan four-year cycle, We congratulate Central Manawa, who continued their and the Board has been working on an exciting new direction dominance when cementing a third successive Beko Netball for Netball. We look forward to sharing that in early 2020. League title after toppling Waikato Bay of Plenty 49-46 in the Grand Final in Christchurch. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 11

COMMERCIAL We also acknowledge the contribution of Molly Rhone, who stepped down from her long tenure as INF President at the We remain focussed on providing a strong and sustainable Netball World Cup, and we offer Liz Nichol a warm welcome to future for . Despite it being a pinnacle the role. event year, we delivered a strong result in financial year 2019. New Zealand is well represented on the INF Board, and we Looking ahead, we are now entering a traditionally quiet thank Shirley Hooper and Ann Tod for the big contribution they stage of our financial cycle. We are committed to continual make behind the scenes. improvement however, and will look for opportunities to continue advancing the sport for the entire netball eco-system. The Zones continue to work tirelessly across our talent pathway and community programmes, and we are grateful for We remain committed to ensuring our business is managed the outcomes they are producing. astutely with a view to sustaining the present and long-term future of the sport. We would like to acknowledge Yvonne Willering (OWZM), Lyn Pellow (QSM) and Maree Bernasconi (QSM) who were We are delighted to have extended our Sky agreement until recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours. the end of 2024. We’re entering a new age of partnership with Sky, which is committed to seeing our game grow at all levels. Sadly, during the year, we mourned the passing of Netballing It gives us some real certainty as we move in to the next icon and Life Member Monica Leggat. A larger-than-life figure, phase of our ANZ Premiership and pinnacle events cycle. It is a Mons, as she was universally known, contributed across all significant extension, one that we’re proud to have brought to facets of the game for decades. Fittingly, a who’s who of Netball fruition. It’s great that Sky recognise the value of the number came out in force to pay tribute. one women’s and are fully committed to supporting us. Lastly, we would like to thank the We are grateful for the continued commercial support we receive and would particularly like to thank Sky, MYOB, ANZ, NNZ staff for their dedication and Mediaworks, High Performance Sport NZ, Sport NZ, PUMA and our wider family of partners for their invaluable support. willingness to go the extra mile.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS They are a phenomenal bunch of The NNZ Board has moved into a new way of thinking and people who ride the highs and lows working and continues to go from strength to strength.

We would like to acknowledge the work done this year by the with diligence and passion, and we High Performance Advisory Group – comprised of former Silver Ferns , Yvonne Willering and are fortunate to have them. and chaired by Lesley Murdoch. Having that depth of skill and experience to provide a sounding board for us as we moved into the Netball World Cup campaign was invaluable.

We would like to acknowledge outgoing President Bev Douglas, who finished her term in February, for all her hard work, and we welcome Carol Maddix to the role. Jennie Wyllie Our congratulations go to NNZ life member Sheryl Dawson, Netball NZ CHIEF EXECUTIVE who received an International Netball Federation (INF) Service Award during the Netball World Cup. It is a significant achievement and acknowledges her stellar contribution at the global level during which she served time as President of the international body. Allison Ferguson Netball NZ BOARD CHAIR

We live this game. KEY STATISTICS

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2.2M MAINTAINED: MAINTAINED: MAINTAINED: FANS 3.23M WORLD TV Audience RANKING #2 Brand Strength

8 IUA Total NNZ Affiliated Players 358,500 17% INCREASE SOCIAL MEDIA 137,713 FOLLOWERS

NNZ Registered Coaches 11,364 NNZ Accredited Umpires

2,111 EXCEEDED NNZ Coach Workshop Attendees ATTENDANCE #1 sport played in 2,094 TARGETS SECONDARY SCHOOLS Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 13 Netball New Zealand Board and Staff

Jennie Wyllie Chief Executive Jacqui Swan Executive Manager

COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AND SERVICES

David Cooper Head of Commercial Lisa Greenaway Senior Finance Manager Rebecca Annan Business Development Manager Claire Britton Accounts Assistant Matt Abbott Commercial Servicing Manager Paula Bos Accountant Stacey Lawrence Finance Manager COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING HIGH PERFORMANCE Kerry Manders Head of Communications and Marketing Rachel Barr Marketing and Brand Manager Keir Hansen Head of High Performance Troy Han Marketing and Communications Executive Noeline Taurua Silver Ferns Head Coach Anne Park Junior Graphic Designer Sammie Gordon High Performance Administrator John Whiting Communications and Channel Manager Silver Ferns Assistant Coach Esther Molloy Silver Ferns Manager COMMUNITY NETBALL Elissa Phillips National Player Development Manager Ruth Stanley Head of Community Netball (until Nov) Hayley Griffith Member Management Project Manager (until July), Volunteer Advocacy Co-ordinator (commenced July) Alysha Jensen National Programmes Manager Netball NZ Board Tania Karauria National Coaching Manager Allison Ferguson Netball NZ Board Chair, Appointed Tammy Mehrtens National Training Manager Netball NZ Board Member – Coach Development Beverley Douglas Netball NZ President (until Feb) Ashvina Patel Community Netball Sports Co-ordinator Sue Gordon Elected Netball NZ Board Member Garratt Williamson National Technical Officials Manager Shane Harmon Appointed Netball NZ Board Member Sharon Kearney NetballSmart Programme Manager Debbie Hodges Elected Netball NZ Board Member Bernice Mene Co-opted Board Member EVENTS AND INTERNATIONAL Lesley Murdoch Elected Netball NZ Board Member Kate Agnew Head of Events and International Matt Whineray Appointed Netball NZ Board Member Carole Maddix Netball NZ President (commenced Feb) Shannon Courtney Events Co-ordinator Emma Fowlie Events Manager Melissa Phillips Events Manager Ivan Harre Programme Manager – PSP Angela Southee Programme Co-ordinator – PSP

We live this game. President’s Photo right: Beverley Douglas announcing Carole Maddix as the new NNZ President, elected for a two-year term at the 92nd NNZ AGM. Carole Report replaced Beverley who came to the end of a four-year tenure as NNZ President Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 15

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. their time, expertise and aroha to Netball – week in week out. Every one of you plays a vital role bringing the game we love to There is much to celebrate, where it is today. It is important to recognise and acknowledge those in our recognise and acknowledge this Netball community who have passed away this year, including our beloved Life Member Monica Leggat, who gave so much year – it has been a significant to Netball – one of the true jewels in New Zealand’s crown. Our thoughts go out to the families of Sandra Easterbrook, Silver year for our sport – locally, Fern No. 41 and Julie Murray, NNZ Service holder, who also passed away. nationally and internationally. I would like to acknowledge the Netball New Zealand Board led by Allison Ferguson and the Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie Our wonderful Silver Ferns, Noeline Taurua, Debbie Fuller and and her team. These talented and inspirational people are their support team achieved their goal to bring home the Netball completely devoted to advancing and future proofing Netball World Cup. New Zealanders were gripped to their seats cheering in New Zealand. on the Ferns, and the sheer grit and determination of our team was admired by all – congratulations, you certainly did us proud. My first year as President has been wonderful, and I thank you for supporting me in this role. I feel incredibly privileged Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse and Northern Stars and honoured to work for and with the most passionate and demonstrated world-class Netball in the final of the 2019 ANZ generous people across all facets of our sport. Premiership – congratulations to both teams. The Pulse took out the final in what was a thrilling and exciting game. Equally, Ngā mihi nui. the 2019 Beko Netball League saw some great Netball with Central Manawa winning the final and Waikato Bay of Plenty the runner up. These events showcase the high demand for elite competition and provide an incredibly important pathway for coaches, players and officials to develop and advance.

I have been fortunate to get out and about visiting Netball Carole Maddix, MNZM Centres and attending the Netball NZ U17 and U19 Champs Netball NEW ZEALAND PRESIDENT and the Fuji Xerox NZSS Netball Champs. With the high standard of Netball displayed at both age group and New Zealand Secondary School championships, the future is looking good for the game.

Yvonne Willering, Maree Bernasconi and Lyn Pellow were deservedly recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Yvonne was honoured with the Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for Services to Netball, Maree (Pukekohe Netball) and Lyn (Auckland Netball) received the Queen’s Service Medal for Services to Netball. Sheryl Dawson, Netball New Zealand Life Member, was honoured with an International Netball Federation Service Award in July.

The recent Netball New Zealand Awards evening recognised our country’s top talent from all aspects of the game from community Netball to international level Netball. The event was a wonderful celebration of our sport and the people who play, support and enable it. We have amazing people involved at the Zone and Netball Centres with administrators, players, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and whānau dedicating

We live this game. From left to right: Dame Lois Muir, K’Lee McNabb, Duane Dalton and Louisa Wall at the Parly Ferns v Media Ferns game in Auckland

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In memory of Silver Fern #113, the Tania Dalton Foundation Twelve scholarship was created to honour and recipients made up the acknowledge a special vision, and class of 2019: • Princess Elliott (touch and rugby 7s, Auckland) in March it named the second- • Taneisha Fifita (netball, Oamaru) year intake of recipients for its • Tenaija Fletcher (rugby, Warkworth) • Quantelle Hira-Kapua (netball, Christchurch) Scholarship Programme. • Briana Irving (surf lifesaving, Gisborne) • Waiata Jennings (, Rotorua) • Zaaliyah Kalaihi-Fulu (basketball, Auckland) The Foundation was launched in 2017 after the untimely • Vika Koloto (netball, Auckland) death of Tania, with the specific aim of inspiring young • Paris Lokotui (netball, Wellington) people to be the best they can be. It coordinates a range of • Caterina Poletti (rugby, Waitaki) programmes aimed at making a positive and measurable • Amy Rule (rugby, Riverton) impact. • Quaye Walker-Eketone (basketball, Raglan) The main initiative for the Foundation is the Scholarship Programme, which honours Tania’s passion for supporting young women in sport.

The programme supports talented young sportswomen from best way to inspire and influence the group while sharing the all backgrounds and those who will benefit from the unique vision of her mother. and valuable support the Foundation can provide. In June, during the Cadbury Netball Series, a charity match The programme wraps a pastoral blanket around the young between politicians (the Parly Ferns) and media (Media women with the view to helping them make the right decisions Ferns) went toe to toe while raising funds for the Tania Dalton for their future. Foundation.

The girls chosen are encouraged This year’s exhibition match produced a 10-all stalemate to see themselves as future after the Media Ferns won the inaugural Tania Dalton Memorial Trophy 21–11 in 2018. role models and leaders in There were many well-known identities on hand for the special their communities, with the occasion with the Parly Ferns line-up including Louisa Wall, Foundation working alongside Louise Upston, Nikki Kaye, Anahila Kanongata’a-Suisuiki, to help inspire them to realise Maureen Pugh, Jessica Upston, , Mel Robinson and Cathryn Oliver. their ultimate dreams. The media side were well represented by Carolyn Taylor There’s a huge engine of support behind the Foundation, (Dancing with the Stars and What Now), Alex Mullin (The including some of Tania’s closest friends and former Edge producer of Dom, Meg and Randell), K’Lee McNabb team-mates, but one key driver who has a major advisory (Dancing with the Stars and Mai FM), Lucy Hills (The Edge role is Tania’s daughter, Tayla Dalton. Brand Manager), Emily Reid (Breeze National Promotions Manager), Meghan Robinson (Mystics Manager), Emily Tayla has played a big role in developing the programmes while Kooperberg (TVNZ) and Kirstie Stanway (Sky TV) all under being heavily involved in workshop sessions. Being the same the watchful eye of coach Bernice Mene. age as a number of the scholarship recipients, Tayla knows the

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It’s been a very rewarding and enjoyable year for Northern Zone, with many collaborations between the Zone team and our wonderfully energetic Centre volunteers and staff helping our Centres make Netball even more accessible. Umpire Gabby Wright, from To engage a wider audience playing Netball, our Far North Coach Howick Pakuranga Netball Club Development Officer engaged with the local Primary Health Organisation to provide opportunities for older participants Saturday this season and was a great role model to our tamariki. to play walking Netball. The programme has been a huge Every week, Candice could be seen supporting our Junior success with participants enjoying the opportunity to be Ferns, then playing in the seniors herself. Netball Waitākere active in a game they love. Netball Northern Zone is supporting also appointed a Good Sports Ambassador for Year 5, 6, 7 and Netball Centres in Auckland and Northland to implement 8 teams. Before every game the nominated Ambassador from walking Netball as it has huge appeal to engage past or retired every team collected a sash and they were expected to model Netballers and new participants. good sideline behavior and manage their supporters’ sideline Gabby Wright from Howick Pakuranga Netball Club (HPNC) and behavior. This includes all team management. a student of Pakuranga College has taken up umpiring so that The Muffin Break Year 7 & 8 Player Development Programme she can still be involved in the game she loves. Gabby has been (PDP) provided more opportunities to a broader base of through so much in the last two years, and with real grit and players. The programme included physical skill and tactical determination, has become HPNC’s first umpire in a wheelchair development through diverse sporting approaches, such as and possibly the first in the country. Gabby was able to move athlete development, integrated neuromuscular development well from sideline to goal and had an impressive change of and stage specific strength activities. Waiuku Netball Centre direction. We can’t wait to see Gabby take the next step in her also provided coaching opportunities alongside the programme, umpiring career. and coaches relished the opportunity to contribute. Mangonui Netball Centre have taken a very personal approach Auckland Netball ran a mini-tournament for 80 keen to addressing sideline behaviour. They have put up posters Netballers where each team was coached by a member of the featuring their own people to let their Netball community know Northern Comets or Northern Marvels (Beko Netball League how much they value their volunteers. The posters provide a teams). The mini-tournament culminated in prizes for ‘Best useful reminder of the people who can be hurt by poor sideline Spirit’ and ‘Most Hard-working’ players from each team. behavior and provide a very personal connection to being a good sport in and around the Netball whānau. Papakura Netball Centre hosted their first session of the PDP with 21 enthusiastic Year 7 and Year 8 girls. The session was As part of promoting Good Sports, Whangarei Netball delivered by three local coaches and a member of the Northern Centre’s Good Sports Champion Paul Scherf, a third-year Comets Beko Netball League team. AUT Sport and Recreation degree student, observed the Centre’s whānau and rewarded them for being good role At Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre, Paulette Devane, models either through coaching, supporting on the sideline, the Centre’s new Junior Development Officer, led over 62 umpiring, or through playing the game. Spot prizes were participants and nine coaches through the programme come kindly donated by Smiths Sports Shoes, Whangarei. Candice rain or shine, and rain it did, but that didn’t stop lots of smiles, Papuni from Wahine Toa was caught wearing her big smile every laughter and learning.

BOARD MEMBERS: Murray Lockwood (Chair), Sue Brewster (Deputy Chair), Dianne Williams, Mary Gardiner, Lynette Gubb, David Ronaldson, Raewyn Henry, Brad Walker STAFF: Dianne Williams (Acting Chief Executive), Chris Tennant (Operations Manager), Trish Harkins (Admin and Finance), Karyne Ross (Community Netball Manager), Chonaire Huriwai (Coach Lead – Auckland), Irene Gubb (Junior Development Officer – North), Melanie Kemp (NetballSmart Officer), Rhonda Martin-Raharuhi (Coach Officer – Far North), Sharleen Morrell (Umpire Development Officer – P/T), Sophie Tua (Coach and Umpire Officer – North), Suzie Belcher (NetballSmart Officer), Tania Heap (Coach Lead), Tracey Spencer (Junior Development Officer – Auckland), Trina Henare (Team Leader – North), Vicki Morgan (Team Leader – Auckland), Zak Middleton (Project Co-ordinator - Leadership), Tia Winikerei (Performance Manager), Helene Wilson (Mystics Head Coach), Meghan Robinson (Team Operations Manager) Anita Coy-Macken (Community Manager, until May), Karyne Ross (Community Manager, commenced June) CENTRES: Mangonui, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, Northern Wairoa, Whangarei, Rodney, Kaipara, Hibiscus Coast, Waitākere, North Harbour, Auckland, Mangere-Otahuhu, Howick Pakuranga, Manurewa, Papakura, Pukekohe, Waiuku

We live this game. For the Waikato Bay of Plenty (WBOP) Zone, 2019 was all about growth and development, after steadying the ship in 2018. Souness, with Whitney adding to her Silver Ferns caps in the second Constellation Cup Test. This year saw an increase of 2.5 percent in our player numbers and an increase in the number of coaches and umpires being The Beko Netball League (BNL) was again a highlight for us, trained and awarded their qualifications. We also saw an with WBOP making it to back-to-back finals. Although the final increase in grant and commercial income. The amount, depth saw another loss to Central Manawa, the margin was closer and quality of interaction with our Netball Centres continued than 2018, indicating that the team has made progress under to improve. Another major highlight at a grassroots level, was head coach, Rebecca Gabel and assistant coach, Sonya Noble. having close to 400 secondary school students across the Zone Congratulations to WBOP co-captain, Ali Wilshier, for being participate in our umpiring and coaching training programmes. named Beko Netball League Player of the Year.

The Splice Construction Magic placed fourth in the 2019 ANZ The Zone’s player performance pathway ‘Magic in the Making’ Premiership. Though we had some outstanding performances, is now showing the rewards for a consistent and high-quality we were offset by a few disappointing ones, which made for programme, with high rates of athlete transition through the a frustrating season for new head coach, Amigene Metcalfe, pathway levels as our emerging talent continues to grow and and assistant coach, Mary-Jane Araroa. This year was a develop. Athletes who started in our Level 1 (U17) programme memorable one with WBOP celebrating 20 years of the two to three years ago are now in our BNL squad, with the next combined WBOP Magic team. step of Magic within reach.

We were delighted to welcome a new naming rights sponsor In accordance with the changes to the Netball NZ age-group for the team. Graeme and Diane Rush of Splice Construction competitions, the Zone changed its age criteria to U18 and U16 are magnificent supporters of Waikato sport, and we are and placed athletes into those squads for the 2020 programme. proud to have them as lead partner in our sponsorship family. Another significant highlight of the year was the performance Middle Earth returned to , with the second of St Peter’s School, Cambridge. A stunning week at the Fuji edition of the Hobbiton Movie Set Cup, which doubled as Casey Xerox NZSS Netball Champs saw them crowned national Kopua’s final home game for Magic after 17 seasons. It was champions, to go with their second place at UNISS. Another a fitting end to an incredible career with Magic as the team five Zone schools finished in the top 20 of UNISS A-Grade put on one of their best performances in front of a raucous (Hamilton Girls, St Paul’s, Trident, Tauranga Girls and Waikato crowd of nearly 3000 fans. The partnership with Hobbiton Diocesan). National Age-Group Championships saw Trust Movie Set continues to grow, and they joined us in celebrating Waikato Hamilton City finish third and Eastern Waikato finish the organisation’s win at the 2019 Westpac Waikato Business ninth at Netball NZ U19 Champs, and Eastern BOP finish third Awards, in the Innovation category. and Hamilton City A finish eighth at Netball NZ U17 Champs. At Silver Ferns level, and Samantha Sinclair The Netball WBOP and Magic Awards had its second year, with made the squad for the Northern Quad Series, with Casey a 15 percent increase in attendance and a wait list of over going on to play a key role in the Netball World Cup victory, 30 people. It’s quickly become the celebration of Zone-wide being named as Most Valuable Player in the final. Casey bowed Netball that everyone wants to attend. out of her illustrious playing career with the one victory that had eluded her. Congratulations Mana Wahine! Later in the The year was tinged with sadness with the passing of Netball year, Sam Sinclair and Monica Falkner were selected for legend Monica Leggat (see page 72). Netball in the WBOP Zone NZA, along with new 2020 signings Holly Fowler and Whitney will never be the same. We miss you Mons.

BOARD MEMBERS: Dr Bev Edlin (Chair), Dr Wayne Beilby, Bryan Graham, Julie-Ann Hallett, Carole Maddix (stepped down in March to become Netball NZ President), Dr Judy Moreland, Karyn Vincent, Patrice Wynen STAFF: Rohan West (CEO), (High Performance Manager), Alison Wieringa (Community Netball Manager), Amigene Metcalfe (Magic Head Coach), Ashley Livingstone (Events and Communications Lead), Rachel Andrews (Finance and Funding Administrator), Grant Metcalfe (Commercial Manager – contractor), Natalie Kelly (Events Administrator), Isabel Buckhurst (Events and Communications Officer, November onwards – shared role with Northern Districts Cricket), Kim Hunt (Coach Lead), Jan Teesdale (Umpire Lead), Natasha Mtakwa (Junior and Youth Lead), Amanda Foster (NetballSmart Officer, January to October), Jenne Jones-Poole (NetballSmart Officer, December onwards), (Junior Development Officer and NetballSmart Officer, March to October), Trudi Kemp (Coach Development Officer, January to May), Helena Hoult (Coach Development Officer, June onwards), Kim Higgie (Umpire Development Officer), Hikitia Gallagher (Umpire Development Officer), Rachel Davis (Coach Development Officer and Player Pathway Lead), Jo Martin (Junior Development Officer), Anita Lafferty (Community Netball Administrator) MAGIC STAFF: Amigene Metcalfe (Head Coach), Mary-Jane Araroa (Assistant Coach), Mandy Souchon (Manager), Barrie Jennings (Strength and Conditioning Lead), Clarke Mackenzie (Physiotherapist), Jako Bekker (Performance Analyst) CENTRES: Cambridge, Eastern Waikato , Gisborne, Trust Waikato Hamilton City, Harbourside, Hauraki Plains, Kawerau, Trustpower Maniapoto, Trustpower Otorohanga, Trustpower Taumarunui, Matamata, Mercury Bay, Morrinsville, Opotiki, Paeroa, Putaruru, Rotorua, Taupo, Te Aroha, Paperplus Te Awamutu, Te Puke, Thames, Tokoroa, Waihi, Whakatane Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 21

It was another great year for Netball Central Zone with lots of achievements on and off the court.

The Cadbury Volunteer Awards shone a light on volunteer champions who have helped build and nurture Netball communities and participants throughout the year. We have thousands of volunteers in Netball Central Zone and it was squad: Brody Manson (Netball Manawatu), Paris Lokotui fantastic to see two in particular highlighted. (Netball Wellington), Parris Mason (Netball Manawatu), Rochelle Fourie (Netball Manawatu), Saviour Tui (Netball Wellington). This year Sonia Kupuri (Kapi Mana and Wellington) and Parengaio Huhu (Taranaki) were recognised with awards for The New Zealand Secondary School Team was selected in April their dedication and commitment to Netball, with Sonia taking to play against England in July and included Brody Manson home the Cadbury Volunteer Official of the Year and Parengaio (Netball Manawatu), Paris Lokotui (Netball Wellington), Parris taking the Cadbury Community Volunteer Champion of the Year. Mason (Netball Manawatu), Saviour Tui (Netball Wellington).

In her first year as a part-time Zone Umpire Lead, Ann Hay hit The 2019 Central Manawa Beko Netball League team were the the ground running within our Zone, working closely with our youngest in the competition, with an average age of 19, with a Centres to build capability. We have had numerous success in eight players returning from the successful 2018 team. Eight the Zone accreditation and New Zealand accreditation, with games were played with four home and four away, culminating fantastic representation across all tournaments including with six wins, one loss and one draw in the regular season. the ANZ Premiership. Special mention goes to Gareth Fowler, This resulted in a top-two finish and a Grand Final appearance Joshua Bowring and Angela Armstrong-Lush who umpired at against Waikato Bay of Plenty. Central won the Grand Final 49- the Netball World Cup in Liverpool. 46 in Christchurch – the fourth consecutive finals appearance, a first in the competition’s history, and a third consecutive We have made significant leaps in the PCQ coaching national title in the Beko Netball League competition. framework with three new coaches being accredited – Congratulations to Monalisa Groom who was named Most congratulations to Sandra Edge, Anna Andrews-Tasola and Valuable Player of the final and captain Renee Savai’inaea who Jaqua Heddle. We also had eight coaches complete CCQ was named Central Manawa Most Valuable Player of the Year. with seven of these coaches being accepted into the PCQ programme for 2020. The Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse had a thrilling year, making the Finals Series for the third year in a row and Congratulations to all the Central teams that competed in the securing our second home Grand Final against the Northern Netball NZ U19 and U17 Champs this year. Netball Wellington Stars in Porirua. A win that was 10 years in the making Centre U19 won the national title, Netball Manawatu came for the Pulse franchise but one that was greatly received. in eighth and Netball Hutt Valley Centre finished 17th National honours came fast for the team with , respectively. The Netball NZ U17 Champs were held in and all selected for the Auckland with a total of 10 teams from the Zone represented. Silver Ferns Netball World Cup team. Additionally, Whitney Furthermore, our Centres achieved top five finishes in A, B and Souness also took the court for the Silver Ferns during the C grades at the Envirowaste U15 Championships Constellation Cup. in Taranaki. I would like to thank all Netball Central Zone staff, Centres and The New Zealand Secondary School Squad was announced volunteers in our Zone as we continue to focus on our game by in February with five players from the Zone selected for this connecting our communities through our shared love of Netball.

BOARD MEMBERS: Carol Sanders (Chair), Scott Moran, Warrick Dent, Angela Abernethy, Leanne Walker, Fay Selby-Law, Charlie Howe, Oriwia Raureti STAFF: Fran Scholey (CEO), Stuart Savage (Community Manager), Irene van Dyk (Junior Development and Youth Lead), Tash Rowlands (Coach Development Lead), Ann Hay (Umpire Lead), Lee Smart followed by Carla van der Merwe (NetballSmart Development Officer), Waimarama Taumaunu (High Performance Director), Yvette McCausland-Durie (Pulse Head Coach), Sandra Edge (Pulse Assistant Coach), Jo Holmes (Pulse Operations and Team Manager), Vai Tuita’alili (Events Manager), Jane Hunt (Media Liaison), Pelesa Semu (Performance Manager and Beko Head Coach), Lenore Anderson (Finance Administrator), Tracey van den Eijkhoff (Accountant) CENTRES: Netball Taranaki, Taihape Netball Centre, Hawke’s Bay Netball, Dannevirke Netball Centre, Netball Whanganui, Rangitikei Netball Centre, Netball Manawatu, Netball Horowhenua, Netball Wairarapa, Netball Kapiti, Kapi Mana Netball Centre, Hutt Valley Netball, Netball Wellington Centre

We live this game. This year was full of key learnings and challenges.

After such a strong year in 2018, when The Good Oil Tactix finished in the top three after the regular season, we were looking forward to going up another level in 2019. Unfortunately, in 2019 we were unlucky having two season- ending injuries to Temalisi Fakahokotau and Erikana Pedersen – with neither able to take part in the season.

However, we were still able to build on our performance week Our Hellers Beko Netball League team had a strong year, in and week out and we finished the season very strongly finishing third, and it is great to see some of these players winning five games, the second highest amount of games won progressing to our top team. in Tactix history. Across our Zone, the Community Team continued to develop We finished the 2019 ANZP in fifth position and set a few new stronger relationships with our 17 Netball Centres and club records along the way: schools. We increased the number of Coach Developers, Umpire Coaches and Umpire Coach Developers and player • Biggest winning margin development programmes across the Zone, getting a good • Most goals in one quarter geographical spread. NetballSmart has been integrated into all workshops, and been a component of all tournaments, • Most wins at home representative teams and Tactix games, alongside specific National honours were earned by several of our players: workshops in Centres, schools and clubs.

• Silver Ferns: Kimiora Poi and It was great to see 10 Netball Centres running the Muffin Break Year 7 & 8 Player Development Programme, with Selwyn • NZA and Cadbury Series: Kimiora Poi, Temalisi Netball Centre having 70 participants taking part. Fakahokotau, Ellie Bird

• Silver Fern Development: Ellie Bird, Erikana Pedersen, After the devastating Christchurch terror attack we were able Kimiora Poi to support the community by aiding in the development and delivery of a social Netball tournament alongside Canterbury • NZ Secondary Schools: Olivia Burnham Resilience Foundation, where over 80 participants took part in playing the game we love.

During the year, the Netball Mainland Zone Board undertook a major review of all aspects of the organisation finances and staffing structure. The Board believes the process will lead to a stronger and more resilient organisation. The input and support of Netball New Zealand throughout the review has been greatly appreciated. The organisational review has resulted in the CEO role being disestablished and replaced with two General Managers, one focused on community Netball and pathways and the second focusing on the performance arm and business of the sport. This structure will be in place as the organisation moves into 2020.

BOARD MEMBERS: Jan Barber (Chair from July), Anne Marett (until September), Elaine Higgs (from September), Darren Wright, Jan Whitehead, Scott McCrea (Chair until July), Tony Harrison (from October), Rachel Harris, Board intern (maternity leave since August), Tim Kerr STAFF: Jan Barber (Acting CEO, since July), Brigit Hearn (CEO, until July), Deb Johnson (Coach Lead), Geni Tuilagi (Community Netball Manager until September, then General Manager Community and Pathways), Hannah Coutts (NetballSmart Officer), Jen Hooper (Performance Development Manager, until October), Leanne Harris (Tactix Manager), Marianne Delaney Hoshek (Tactix Head Coach), Sally Marr (Events Manager, until September), Tamika Green (Junior Development Officer, until May) PART TIME: Emma Hodgkin (Commercial Manager - contractor), (Tactix Assistant Coach), Ronelle van Dongen (Head Coach Mainland Beko Netball League), Andrea Cousins (Assistant Coach Mainland Beko Netball League), Toni Torepe (Manager Mainland Beko Netball League) CENTRES: Buller, Christchurch, Geraldine, Hokitika, Hurunui, Kaikoura, Malvern, Marlborough, Mid-Canterbury, Motueka, Nelson, North Canterbury, Selwyn, South Canterbury, Temuka, Waimate, West Coast Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 23

What a busy year for the Zone from the deep south! Some big rocks were shifted to grow the Zone’s capability in response to a brand-spanking new three-year strategic plan and the feedback of our most important stakeholders – our Centres.

Big rock number one – we revamped our organisational structure moving from traditional function-based roles to geographically focused Centre-centric roles. Instead of a Community Netball Manager and a Performance Manager trying to connect and achieve gains for all South Centres, we now have Netball Development Managers (NDM) positioned in the three key regions of , Central Lakes and Southland, supporting three to four Centres rather than 10. It’s the Zone, the tournament was designed to fill the void left when Jerry Maguire theory. Fewer Centres, better care. So far, the Nationals was dropped in 2016. Our Centres were strong on response of Centres has been very positive, and NDMs have this. Their premier teams needed a representative fixture been able to get alongside most of them to deliver a higher to show their talents, especially for those players no longer quality level of planning support leading into the 2020 season. eligible for the Netball NZ U19 Champs. The tournament was During the transition, we were very light on the ground causing won by a victorious nuggety Netball Eastern Southland Centre a bit of a drought of Netball South support staff. However, with team. Centres are keen to see this tournament become a great thanks to our patient Centres we were able to get new permanent fixture in the representative calendar. key roles replaced midway through the season. It was great to see the Ascot Park Hotel Big rock number two – we piloted the Membership Database make the Final Series in the ANZ Premiership. While they fell project, bringing Sporty within reach of all 10 Centres and one in the Elimination Final, the thrills were far from over with junior Netball competition and getting close to 87 percent three players – , Shannon Saunders and Te pick up of the South membership on a new online registration Paea Selby-Rickit selected for the Silver Ferns team who so process in year one – an excellent result! Sportsground were triumphantly took the Netball World Cup from under the noses fantastic to work with, and the new emerging developments of England and Australia. While our top players shone, our are exciting for 2020. While helping clubs, schools and development players in the Southern Blast continue to thrive Centres bed-in the new online registration process, we also with two – Georgia Heffernan and Taneisha Fifita – earning managed to sneak in some perks for members, offering their way into the 2020 Steel roster. a small selection of special offers for Steel games and using the coaches’ details to promote coach development We congratulate Gina for going on to win the ANZ Premiership opportunities. Likewise, by sending the link for Voice of the Player of the Year at the Netball Awards and are also very Participant directly to members, we were able to double our proud of our top international umpires, Jono Bredin and Kristie response rate. More South netties having their say. We love Simpson, who each won Official of the Year at their respective it! It’s a drop in the bucket of the value of the membership regional Sports Awards. database to our members. We look forward to another busy year in 2020 as we focus on Big rock number three – a new Senior Netball consolidating the gains made in 2019 and powering up our Tournament was staged in in September 2019. A social and online presence to share the inspirational story of collaboration project between Mainland Zone and South Netball in the South.

BOARD MEMBERS: Paul Buckner (Chair), Adrienne Ensor, Dean Johnston, Alistair McKenzie, Kerry Seymour, Angee Shand, Colin Weatherall (NNZ Appointed) STAFF: Reinga Bloxham, Colleen Bond, Sonya Fleming, Gwen Harrop, Jess Huia (until December), Dayna Kaio, Jo Morrison (from August), Lana Morrison (from August), Carla O’Meara, Laura Overton (from December), Jan Proctor, Jo Ward, Lana Winders – CEO CENTRES: Central Otago, Central Southland, Dunedin, Eastern Southland, , Menzies, North Otago, South Otago, Taieri Plains (Junior Netball Competition), Upper Clutha. Wakatipu

We live this game. Commercial Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 25

Netball in New Zealand continues to be supported by a strong portfolio of sponsors, partners and funders. Their support allows Netball New Zealand, and much of the wider Netball system, to operate in the way it does. However, it also should be noted that these brands have recognised the incredible opportunity that Netball can provide for their organisations too.

We live this game. How important Netball is to New Zealand was no better demonstrated than in 2019.

Broadcast

Our outstanding relationship with Sky Sport led our two organisations to amend and restate our partnership in October, through until the end of 2024. The updated agreement has allowed our sport to look beyond its immediate future and have greater surety through an extended period.

Sky Sport has continued to show that it is the pre-eminent Netball New Zealand broadcast partner in New Zealand, and its global reputation While NNZ enjoys a number of relationships across our remains strong. We know that they believe in Netball and that, portfolios, in 2019 we joined forces with a renowned global in coming years, they will invest more into growing the fan and company with a strong brand. Cadbury became our partner participant base of our sport. in the development and growth of our support of volunteers, While all games were on Sky Sport, Netball was available free- providing us with the ability to support and recognise to-air on Prime through a mixture of full delayed coverage volunteers as the mainstays of our community game. of Silver Ferns matches and highlight packages of the ANZ Premiership. The Prime platform, and the way Sky use it, As part of their relationship allows access for almost all New Zealanders to watch our premier Netballers in action. with Netball, Cadbury also came onboard as naming partner to Sky also continued its support of our national tournaments, providing coverage from every event. all domestic test matches

Internationally, NNZ livestreamed games when available – Cadbury Netball Series. through a platform via our website. The audience watching Mother Earth continued as the naming partner of the Mother matches through this platform grew significantly through Earth futureFERNS. 2019. We also have a relationship with Lagardere Group, a global media company, and they have rights to allow access to G.J. Gardner Homes continued as the official sponsor of our games in some territories. umpires through all levels of the game.

Muffin Break assisted us with the Muffin Break Year 7 & 8 Player Development Programme (10-year-olds) for the second year.

NZ Police and Fuji Xerox took on roles as naming rights partners for the Netball NZ U19 and NZ Secondary Schools Netball Champs respectively. Anchor also came on board and activated their products not only at our age-group tournaments but also with our Zones and Centres.

We continued our great relationship with Barfoot & Thompson in their role as an official sponsor of our coaching programmes.

Further relationships exist with Asics in and around our age- group Teams and with Gilbert as official ball supplier to all our Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 27

Netball NZ run tournaments and competitions. Thrifty Rental Vehicles was our official rental vehicle partner.

ICG is a valuable partner for our marketing team, and KPMG continued to support our finance team.

Silver Ferns

In 2019, MYOB remained the Principal Partner of the Silver Ferns. They continued to leverage their relationship in several ways, utilising the Silver Ferns to support their business.

While principally the naming rights partner of our elite national league – the ANZ Premiership – ANZ’s presence with the Silver Ferns has continued to showcase how ANZ support New Zealanders.

During 2019, both MYOB and ANZ renewed their relationship For this year, Suzuki was on the goalpost pads and the goal with the Silver Ferns. We continued to have strong support circle decal, extending their presence on the court. from Puma, Suzuki, Special K, Frucor Suntory and Thrifty The ANZ Premiership also saw TAB, Gilbert, Asics and Vehicle Rentals. Go Media as partners and G.J. Gardner Homes partnering At the start of 2019, we changed radio partners and enjoyed with our Match Officials. the support of MediaWorks, who found new, innovative and fun ways to promote our sport. Beko Netball League Synergie Skin also joined us in 2019, becoming the Silver Ferns official skincare partner. Beko provided fantastic opportunities at matches for fans to win home appliances. Their support is greatly appreciated, and We also enjoyed fantastic support from PTP Fitness, Voyager, we look forward to working closely together in 2019 to keep SKINS, Asics, Gilbert, Elastoplast, Go Media, Lee Kum Kee, TAB top-level amateur Netball in New Zealand strong. and Augustine. Funding Organisations ANZ Premiership Netball NZ would like to acknowledge the wonderful support The third year of the ANZ Premiership delivered an received from the following organisations (in no particular order): outstanding competition. • NZCT • Lion Foundation We are hugely grateful for • One Foundation ANZ’s ongoing support and their • The Southern Trust team who work alongside us – • Trillian Trust their involvement over many years has been hugely beneficial for both of our brands.

We remain one of a few New Zealand sport organisations There are also many other sponsors that are fortunate to have this level of support. With that, it and funders of the game at many levels was fantastic that we have extended our partnership with ANZ around the Premiership for another three years. throughout the country. NNZ wishes to thank you for your support of our game.

We live this game. Silver Ferns Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 29

Spearheaded by innovative head coach Noeline Taurua and her assistant coach Deb Fuller, the Silver Ferns completed a remarkable turnaround, against all the odds, to clinch July’s Netball World Cup.

We live this game. Still in the infancy of their tenure, Noeline Taurua and Deb Fuller left an indelible mark as they guided the Silver Ferns to a first world title in 16 years.

Taking an ever-captivated nation along for the ride, the duo ensured there was much to be satisfied with after the Silver Ferns produced a compelling 2019.

In a race against time, with just 11 months to build and restore the team’s flagging fortunes for the sport’s pinnacle event, the pair relied on meticulous step-by-step planning. Following the Northern Quad Series in England, where the The wider, often unrecognised team behind the team were Silver Ferns lost 54-41 to England and 53-50 to Australia also key players in ensuring the best possible outcome. before prevailing 62-60 over , targets for World Cup selection were put in place. Coming in as head coach in August 2018, Taurua identified that the team needed a spine and the key to that was having During the entirety of the ANZ Premiership, there were weekly experience and leaders in each area of the court, which was checkpoints that were aligned with the squad’s values while highlighted in the selection of the 12 who went to Liverpool. a fortnightly fitness test was introduced, which maintained tension for Netball World Cup hopefuls. Building the foundations meant plenty of early teething problems with losses in the initial exchanges being embraced This involved all the providers, trainers and coaches in the with more enthusiasm than normal. ANZ Premiership. Their combined feedback was relayed every four weeks. Having forged a hugely successful coaching resume on both sides of the Tasman, Taurua was well-equipped to Individually, players knew exactly where they stood in terms of appreciate a number of differing styles of play and players their level of play, i.e, world-leading, international or national, while acknowledging the subtle points of difference that have which was useful in terms of gauging a player’s progress. defined New Zealand Netball. With the game continuing to increase in intensity, it was found Two months in the making and on the back of two lost series players were operating at 5–10 percent more in 2019 than (the 2018 Quad Series and 2018 Constellation Cup), the Silver what was recorded during the 2015 Netball World Cup. Ferns penned their vision for the Netball World Cup. The concrete data provided exact detail on who was dropping PURE. off, who could handle intensity and who was actually hitting the international averages.

In terms of owning performance during this time, there were five places where players could turn to improve their game:

• Franchise coaches • Specialist coaches PLAY TO WIN • Selectors UNITED • Silver Ferns coach and assistant coach • The wider management group, including data specialists, RUTHLESS conditioners, medical team, nutritionists. It became evident during the ANZ Premiership who was EXPLOSIVE tracking upwards, and that information was coupled with Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 31

players who could play the explosive game in deciding the 12 On leaving New Zealand, the TAB odds on the Silver Ferns for Netball World Cup. winning the title were long at $12. Arriving in Liverpool, Taurua changed the emphasis to heart and guts. With the team selected in May, the intensity stepped up with a training camp on the Sunshine Coast in June. Their tournament opener against Malawi was the Silver Ferns ‘statement’ game and the 19-goal win was just that, setting The objective of this camp was clear with three trainings a the tone perfectly for what was to follow. day, over five days, of hard court sessions to see how the players would respond when they got more and more tired CADBURY NETBALL SERIES – CONSTELLATION CUP and underwent more loading than what they were going to experience at the Netball World Cup. Instigated in 2010, the Silver Ferns had not won the Constellation Cup since 2012 but were keen to end the CADBURY NETBALL SERIES – JUNE international season on a high in October during the four-Test series against world champions Australia. That was quickly followed by the Cadbury Netball Series in Auckland, in June, involving the New Zealand Men’s Invitational With former Silver Ferns coach and player Yvonne Willering team, the All Stars and Fiji, which added the polish. joining former Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands- Thompson as specialist coaches for the series, the Silver The first ever international series where women and men have Ferns got away to the perfect start. played on the same court proved a masterstroke. The Silver Ferns regularly train against men’s teams, but it’s traditionally In a tight contest all the way, the newly-minted world been behind closed doors. champions pipped the Constellation Cup holders 53-52 in a thrilling opener in Christchurch.

The Diamonds responded in trademark style with a 48-42 win in Auckland, leaving the series all-square heading into the Australian leg.

Trailing through the first three-quarters, the Silver Ferns produced a stirring fourth quarter comeback to gain a significant 54-53 win in .

With everything on the line in Perth in a winner-takes-all clash – during which celebrated shooter Maria Folau notched her 150th Test , second only to captain Laura Langman in the all-time Silver Ferns standings – the women in black were left to rue a Producing a mix of flair, speed, athleticism and physicality, the slow start, leaving too much work to do despite a customary New Zealand Men’s Invitational team provided all the styles late charge as the Diamonds held on for a 53-46 win. the Silver Ferns would come up against at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool. It proved an invaluable and inspiring decision, In a repeat of the drawn 2015 series, Australia retained the adding another key element to the Silver Ferns build-up while cup on the back of a higher goal percentage but the Silver challenging the coaches to move their game strategies around Ferns could look back on a memorable year. and think outside the square. With a growing sense of confidence and self-belief, the Silver The Silver Ferns opened the series with a 61-45 win over the Ferns are poised to reassert their credentials, to build on the All Stars and followed up with an enthralling and competitive impressive foundations set in 2019 and continue to set new 54-50 loss to the men. The inclusion of the men’s team was boundaries. lauded from near and far, with the public and players alike warmly embracing the special occasion and experiencing a Special acknowledgement to worthy and captivating spectacle. SF #135 Casey Kopua who has An 88-30 win over Fiji set the Silver Ferns up for a rematch stepped away from all Netball with the men’s team in the final, the men producing a strong second half to take the spoils 66-54. The two games against following the 2019 Netball the men, however, had a telling impact for the Silver Ferns. World Cup victory.

We live this game. character shown by the New Zealanders, after a tumultuous previous 12 months was in evidence as they held on to pocket PURE Joy their first world title since 2003.

A long time coming for the old hands, the overriding joy at the final whistle was palpable. Heading into retirement, it was a fitting finale for outstanding defender Casey Kopua, filling the only gap in a glittering resume with a Netball World Cup The Silver Ferns completed a spectacular rise back to the top title, along with her fellow experienced trio of Laura Langman, of the podium after clinching a memorable 52-51 win over Maria Folau and Katrina Rore. Australia in the Netball World Cup final in Liverpool. In an intriguing first-up clash, the Silver Ferns buried their Penning their vision eight months out from the Netball World demons in the opening game of the tournament to despatch Cup, the Silver Ferns dedication to be PURE was exemplified Malawi 64-45. during a demanding and at times brutal schedule, which After losing to Malawi at the 2018 , the involved eight games in 10 days. Silver Ferns made sure there was no repeat, finishing the first In a vintage trans-Tasman clash, Australia trimmed a four- quarter with a strong surge before nailing the win in a decisive goal deficit at three-quarter time to chase the Silver Ferns all-round showing. hard all the way to the finish line, the growing resilience and Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 33

That set the tone for the Silver Ferns through the remaining experience denying a late-charging England during a pulsating preliminary stage one matches where they posted run to the line. The 47-45 win by the Silver Ferns setting the comfortable wins over (78-25), (89-21), scene for a rematch with Australia in the final. Zimbabwe (79-36) and Northern Ireland (77-28). Once again, the Silver Ferns showed their growing resilience to In the process, all players were given equal court time as the keep their noses just in front of an ever-challenging Australia build-up for more challenging times ahead continued, player through the first three-quarters. With their title on the line, freshness also being a priority. the Diamonds threw everything into a fourth-quarter charge, edging to within one goal with 90 seconds on the clock, The Silver Ferns faced their first real litmus test – against but the Silver Ferns provided no chinks, their fairy-tale run perennial rivals Australia – in the pool decider to determine complete. the seeding order for the semi-finals. Ending a long barren run for the Silver Ferns, stalwarts Kopua, In a sign of things to come, the Silver Ferns gave a glimpse of Folau, Langman – affectionately dubbed the fossils – and their growing credentials during a riveting contest. Trailing Rore, playing in the unaccustomed position of wing defence narrowly through the first three-quarters, the New Zealanders through much of the tournament, highlighted the benefit produced a dazzling final stanza to draw level with just over a of experience. The steely nerves of shooting sensation minute to go. Ameliaranne Ekenasio, the dynamic athletic ability of defender The Diamonds held on to seal a tight 50-49 win, but the Jane Watson and the steadying hands and feeding vision of women in black had sent an ominous warning. midcourters Gina Crampton and Shannon Saunders all shone through in wholehearted team efforts during defining semi- The loss pitted the Silver Ferns against Commonwealth final and final moments. Games champions England in the semi-finals, an experienced team in front of a boisterous home crowd and tipped by many With each game, there was an ever-increasing wave of to win the final. support for the Silver Ferns in Liverpool as the women in black took the nation on a thrilling ride. Due recognition came thick The Silver Ferns flourished in their underdog status, holding and fast afterwards and included a parliamentary reception, the edge during the first and third quarters, character and a bonus payment and a welcome rise to number 2 in the world rankings after they had landed at the tournament as the Below: The self proclaimed ‘fossils’, fourth-ranked team. Casey Kopua, Laura Langman and Maria Folau

We live this game. #1 Margaret Matangi, #2 Jean Mitchell, #3 Elva Divers (nee Howard), #4 Muriel Boswell (nee Howe), #5 Mary Martin, #6 Ethel Withell (nee Neame), #7 Jean Lomax (nee Willson), #8 Oonah Shannahan (nee Murray), #9 Azalea Sinclair (nee Clark), #10 Dixie Cockerton, #11 Josie Hickey, #12 Alison Preston-Thomas (nee Hughes), #13 Mary Sullivan, #14 Dell Bandeen (nee Turner), #15 Beverley Malcolm (nee Avery), #16 Leslie Purvis (nee Black), #17 Joyce Sullivan, #18 Thelma Turner (nee Trask), #19 Rona Woodgyer, #20 Betty Plant, #21 Natalie Wicken (nee Nicholls), #22 June Mariu (nee Waititi), #23 Judy Blair (nee Dunlop), #24 Pamela Barham (nee Smith), #25 Marion Law (nee Johnston), #26 Colleen Falloon (nee McMaster), #27 Lois Muir (nee Osborne), #28 Shirley Annan (nee Patrick), #29 Betty Steffensen (nee Pratt), #30 Margaret Pawson (nee Elliott), #31 Rebecca Chaplow (nee Faulkner), #32 Betty McNamara, #33 Elva Simpson (nee Tait), #34 (nee Martin), #35 Lesley Harris (nee Baker), #36 Mirth Solomon (nee Te Moananui), #37 Tilly Hirst (nee Vercoe), #38 Ann Rankin (nee Blair), #39 Pam Marsden (nee Hamilton), #40 Billie Irwin, #41 Sandra Easterbrook (nee James), #42 Margaret Filippini (nee Gardiner), #43 Elizabeth Rowley (nee Story), #44 Nancy King (nee Carroll), #45 Shirley Langrope, #46 Lynne Macdonald, #47 Frances Webster (nee Hawe), #48 Brenda Rowberry (nee Walker), #49 Sandra Richards (nee Norman), #50 Coral Palmer, #51 Lorraine Mair, #52 Olwyn McKay (nee Frethey), #53 Lyn Gunson, #54 Beth Huntington (nee Carnie), #55 Frances Granger (nee Rawstorm), #56 Marilyn Munro, #57 Christine Pietzner (nee Cottrell), #58 Georgina Salter (nee Hapuku), #59 Yvonne Willering, #60 Maxine Blomquist, #61 Anne Taylor (nee Downey), #62 Margharet Matenga (nee Kamana), #63 Pauline Knaggs (nee Flynn), #64 Leigh Gibbs (nee Mills), #65 Ruth Aitken (nee Fathers), #66 , #67 Lyn Robertson (nee Proudlove), #68 Geane Hohipuha (nee Katae), #69 Janice Waddy (nee Henderson), #70 Waimarama Taumaunu, #71 Te Aroha Keenan (nee Clarke), #72 Tracey Fear, #73 Rhonda Wilcox (nee Meads), #74 Rita Fatialofa, #75 Sandra Edge, #76 Annette Heffernan (nee Blomquist),#77 Karen Henrikson, SILVER FERNS 1938–2019

#78 Julie Townsend, #79 Liz McJorrow (nee Neilson), #80 Julie Carter, #81 Tracy Shortland (nee Eryl), #82 Denise Felix, #83 Joan Hodson (nee Solia), #84 Angela Bell (nee Pule), #85 Sharon Gold (nee Burridge), #86 Cathrine Wilkinson, #87 Robin Dillimore, #88 Ana Noovao, #89 April Ieremia, #90 Louisa Wall, #91 Tanya Dearns (nee Cox), #92 Carron Jerram (nee Topping), #93 Pania Papa, #94 Leonie Leaver (nee Wendt), #95 Sheryl Waite, #96 Margaret Foster (nee Bray), #97 Lisa Wilson, #98 Bernice Mene, #99 Sheryl Burns (nee George), #100 Gael Nagaiya (nee Robinson), #101 Sonya Hardcastle, #102 Linda Vagana, #103 Leilani Read, #104 Teresa Tairi, #105 Belinda Charteris (nee Blair), #106 Julie Seymour (nee Dawson), #107 Lesley Rumball (nee Nicol), #108 Noeline Taurua, #109 Debbie Fuller (nee Matoe), #110 (nee Rowberry), #111 Elisa Taringa, #112 , #113 Tania Dalton (nee Nicholson), #114 Donna Wilkins (nee Loffhagen), #115 Gail Parata, #116 Jenny-May Clarkson (nee Coffin),#117 Sheryl Scanlan (nee Clarke), #118 Jo Morrison (nee Steed), #119 Lorna Suafoa, #120 Adine Wilson (nee Harper), #121 Temepara Bailey (nee George), #122 Irene van Dyk, #123 Vilimaina Davu, #124 Anna Galvan (nee Veronese), #125 Edward, #126 Angela Mitchell (nee Evans), #127 Daneka Wipiiti, #128 (nee Scarlett), #129 (nee du Plooy), #130 Jodi Brown (nee Te Huna), #131 , #132 Amigene Metcalfe, #133 Laura Langman, #134 Maria Folau (nee Tutaia), #135 Casey Kopua (nee Williams), #136 Jessica Tuki, #137 Debbie White, #138 Maree Bowden (nee Grubb), #139 ,#140 Katrina Rore (nee Grant), #141 Liana Leota (nee Barrett-Chase), #142 Wendy Frew (nee Telfer), #143 , #144 Larrissa Willcox, #145 (nee Rasmussen), #146 Camilla Lees, #147 , #148 Cathrine Tuivaiti (nee Latu), #149 Sulu Fitzpatrick, #150 , #151 Courtney Tairi, #152 Shannon Saunders (neeFrancois), #153 Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, #154 Katarina Cooper, #155 , #156 , #157 Ameliaranne Ekenasio (nee Wells), #158 Temalisi Fakahokotau, #159 Malia Vaka (nee Paseka), #160 Jane Watson, #161 Te Paea Selby-Rickit, #162 , #163 , #164 Gina Crampton, #165 Samantha Sinclair, #166 , #167 Whitney Souness, #168 , #169 Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, #170 Elisapeta Toeava, #171 Karin Burger, #172 Aliyah Dunn, #173 Erikana Pedersen, #174 Kimiora Poi, #175 Erena Mikaere Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 35

We live this game. 1979 Forty years after sharing the Netball World Cup title with Australia and hosts – the only-ever tied result – the team of 1979 gathered for a reunion during June’s Silver Ferns Cadbury Netball Series, which featured the Silver Ferns, All Stars, Fiji and the New Zealand Men’s Invitational team.

On the eve of the current Silver Ferns departure for the 2019 Reunion Netball World Cup in Liverpool, the reunion couldn’t have been more timely as the past met the present to help inspire another compelling chapter over lunch together.

The 1979 tournament was held in Port of Spain with the top The 1979 Silver Ferns continue 10 teams playing a round-robin format to determine the world champions. The New Zealand team of 12 was coached by the to be celebrated for the lasting legendary Dame Lois Muir. impact they have left and New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Australia all won eight of their nine matches – New Zealand beating Trinidad and continue to leave on Netball in Tobago 49-33, Australia beating New Zealand 38-36 and Trinidad and Tobago defeating Australia 40-38 – which left a New Zealand. three-way tie for the gold medal.

Photo above: Silver Fern Yvonne Willering carrying the New Zealand Flag at the 1979 Netball World Champs in Trinidad and Tobago.

Photo right: Members of the winning 1979 Silver Ferns team pictured with the Silver Ferns team at the Cadbury Netball Series – June. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 37

It was the second time New Zealand had won the World Cup something special and from which the game has benefitted after their inaugural win in 1967, but the 1979 team has been ever since, much of that having been learned on the lauded for its immense contribution to New Zealand’s Netballing demanding tour to the 40 years ago. heritage. Many of those players remain household names. Their lengthy campaign started in in early August where the Silver Ferns played the hosts, winning all three Four players went on to guide Tests, as they attempted to adjust to the conditions awaiting the Silver Ferns – Ruth Aitken, them in Port of Spain.

Leigh Gibbs, Lyn Gunson and Playing in a new purpose-built complex, the Silver Ferns were Yvonne Willering – while also nonetheless surrounded by poverty and were restricted to staying in their hotel except for game time when they had a playing their part in helping police escort to the complex to ensure their safety. raise the profile of Netball It was an era when Trinidad and Tobago were a powerhouse worldwide with further of Netball, and the crowd didn’t take kindly to losing, but the coaching and consulting roles. resilience of the New Zealanders shone through, the baton being passed down through the generations of the standards Shooters Margharet Matenga and Margaret Forsyth – who set 40 years ago. became affectionately dubbed the two Margs – went on to This reunion would not have been made possible without the revolutionise the shooting circle for years to follow with their support of One Foundation. dazzling array of skills.

On retirement, Matenga returned to her country of birth to coach the Cook Islands on the international stage. 1979 Silver Ferns Netball Many of the players from the 1979 team continue to have an World Cup winners: input into the game at various levels in different countries while Dame Lois is well-known for her massive influence and is Players: Lynn Robertson never far from the action. Ruth Aitken Janice Waddy Maxine Blomquist Yvonne Willering Standing up to adversity did more than win New Zealand Margaret Forsyth its second World Netball Cup – it ensured New Zealand’s Coach and Leigh Gibbs Netballing legacy was in safe hands. support staff: Lyn Gunson (captain) Dame Lois Muir Energy-sapping heat, a playing surface that became lethal Geane Hohipuha Pat Cleland in the heavy rains and an at-times hostile environment were Margharet Matenga Dawn Jones among the many obstacles the New Zealand team had to Marilyn Munro Anne Taylor overcome in 1979. But it was that hardship that created Chris Pietzner

We live this game. National Squads Key NQS: Netball Quad Series CNSJ: Cadbury Netball Series June and Teams WC: World Cup CNSCC: Cadbury Netball Series Constellation Cup

Silver Ferns

Karin Burger NQS, CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Gina Crampton NQS, CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Ameliaranne Ekenasio NQS, CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Maria Folau NQS, CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Phoenix Karaka CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Casey Kopua NQS, CNSJ, WC Laura Langman NQS, CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Bailey Mes CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Erena Mikaere NQS Kimiora Poi NQS Katrina Rore (nee Grant) WC, CNSCC Shannon Saunders (nee Francois) CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Te Paea Selby-Rickit CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Samantha Sinclair NQS Michaela Sokolich-Beatson CNSJ, CNSCC Whitney Souness NQS Jane Watson NQS, CNSJ, WC, CNSCC Maia Wilson NQS, CNSCC

Head Coach: Noeline Taurua Assistant Coach: Debbie Fuller Team Manager: Esther Molloy Performance Analyst: Hayden Croft Physiotherapist: Mark Overington Medical Lead: Dr Mel Parnell Nutrition: Tracy Kirkcaldy Strength and Conditioning Coach: Stephen Hotter Mental Skills: Rod Corban Athlete Life: Vicki Hudson Team Manager: Dee Leggatt (Jan Tour and Con Cup)

Silver Ferns Development Squad

Ellie Bird Holly Fowler Kate Burley Maddy Gordon Kayla Cullen Kate Heffernan Aliyah Dunn Kelly Jury Tayla Earle Claire Kersten Abby Erwood Tiana Metuarau Temalisi Fakahokotau Erena Mikaere Monica Falkner Grace Nweke Sulu Fitzpatrick Erikana Pedersen Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 39

All Stars NZA

Ellie Bird Ellie Bird Kayla Cullen Kate Burley Aliyah Dunn Holly Fowler Temalisi Fakahokotau Jamie Hume Monica Falkner Abby Erwood Sulu Fitzpatrick Temalisi Fakahokotau Holly Fowler Sulu Fitzpatrick Claire Kersten Maddy Gordon Erena Mikaere Kate Heffernan Kimiora Poi Tiana Metuarau Sam Sinclair Maia Wilson Whitney Souness Kimiora Poi Elisapeta Toeava Sam Sinclair Maia Wilson Whitney Souness

Head Coach: Reinga Bloxham Head Coach: Helene Wilson Assistant Coach: Yvette McCausland-Durie Assistant Coach: Amigene Metcalfe Team Manager: Dayna Kaio Team Manager: Leanne Harris Strength and Conditioning Coach: Guy Mothersole Physiotherapist: Corina Ngatuere Physiotherapist: Sharon Choie Performance Analyst: Jess Souchon Performance Analyst: Jess Souchon Strength and Conditioning Coach: Guy Mothersole Physiotherapist: Itabera Otumuli Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chloe McKenzie

Pathway to Podium New Zealand Jess Allan Secondary Schools Olivia Burnham Georgie Edgecombe Olivia Burnham Hannah Glen Dannielle-Rose Dephoff Asher Grapes Taneisha Fifita Quantelle Hira-Kapua Jaymie Kolose Paris Lokotui Vika Koloto Maine-Crystal Maro Paris Lokotui Parris Mason Brody Manson Caitlin O’Sullivan Parris Mason Ainsleyana Puleiata Grace Nweke Leehava Saverio Saviour Tui Greer Sinclair Nanise Waqaira Teuila Sotutu Khiarna Williams Salote-Alison Taufa Head Coach: Charissa Barham Jessie Taylor Assistant Coach: Paula Smith Nanise Waqaira Physiotherapist: Rebekah Gray-Bird Khiarna Williams Team Manager: Dairne Burns Jade Shaw Defence Specialist Coach: Anna Galvan Performance Analyst: Shooter Specialist Coach: Irene van Dyk Shooter Specialist Coach: Jo Morrison Midcourt Specialist Coach: Temepara Bailey Midcourt Specialist Coach: Sandra Edge Pathway to Podium Head Coach: Yvette McCausland-Durie

We live this game. Events Overview Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 41

Being there live is better than anything – creating great events and memories across New Zealand.

We live this game. The year 2019 marked the third Hamilton, attracting 2,174 to the opening three matches of the league. The subsequent Super Sundays hosted at Trusts year of the ANZ Premiership, Arena and the ILT netted over 4,100 spectators between them. two exciting and challenging While the Pulse and Steel were clearly dominant throughout the season, the Stars built on their 2018 performance to international series and a new era take out third after the round robin season and left a tightly of domestic competitions. bunched group of three teams to fight out the final positions, with Splice Construction Magic taking fourth, edging The Good Oil Tactix by virtue of a superior goal percentage into fifth, The ANZ Premiership began early to accommodate the timing and the Northern Mystics despite collecting two bonus points of the Netball World Cup – opening at the end of February and ended in sixth place. ending at Queen’s Birthday weekend at the start of June. The Grand Final saw Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse secure their The Beko Netball League continued to fulfil its role as an first-ever title defeating the Northern Stars 52-48 in front of opportunity for developing elite players, coaches and officials. a capacity crowd at in Porirua. The 10 televised matches of this league ran in the pre-ANZ Premiership position for Sunday afternoon games resulting in The Northern Stars earned their first Grand Final start by increased awareness. Once again, this was a tight competition defeating the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Invercargill with each team facing losses along the way. Eventually, for the 56-53. Super Sundays continued to find favour with fans and third consecutive year, Central Manawa emerged victorious families alike with Round One held at Claudelands Arena in narrowly defeating WBOP 49-46. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 43

The international season again began early on the calendar with preparation for the Netball World Cup high on the agenda. Cadbury came on board as the key series partner, and the first Cadbury Netball Series saw four teams assemble for a four- day event at the Pulman Arena in late June: Silver Ferns, NZA, Fiji Pearls and a NZ Men’s Invitational team.

This was the first time a men’s team has participated in a public and broadcast Netball event. The benefit to the Silver Ferns from this competition was evident in Liverpool a month later while the integrated event experience in this series proved to be highly successful with unsolicited positive feedback from a wide range of sources, including broadcast and media partners and regular event attendees.

Maximum audiences on three of the four nights relished the While not victorious in the Constellation Cup, the Silver chance to take part in karaoke, enjoy the inimitable Luke Ferns certainly provided strong motivation for celebration, Bird, watch varied partner activations on court and explore and rounding out the year, the New Zealand Netball Awards, the Town Square – providing a range of food options and supported by ANZ, returned to at the end of activities for children and adults alike. Street performers and October. Televised on Sky Sport, a glittering array of guests stilt walkers along with the Thrifty vertical bungy and jousting gathered to share the recognition of athletes, coaches and pit kept everyone occupied and amused while supported by officials from all levels of Netball. Coinciding with the release generous offerings of Cadbury products. of the Silver Ferns documentary, the awards dinner returned Following the success of the Netball World Cup, the Cadbury very positive feedback with a desire to see this event become Netball Series for the Constellation Cup rounded out the a regular feature on the event calendar. international year with games in Christchurch and Auckland The NZ Secondary Schools Champs made its way to the and then Perth at the end of October. Capitalising on the Netball Saxton Stadium in Nelson, with Fuji Xerox as the naming World Cup, tickets went on sale at the start of July, and while rights sponsor for the next two years. As always, there was both venues sold strongly, Horncastle Arena achieved the a huge following for this event, with fans able to watch half-way mark within 23 days of going on sale. With a combined nine games streamed live and on demand via the Sky Sport attendance of over 11,500, the strong support of the Silver YouTube channel, along with a highlights package. The final Ferns was evident. match pitted multi-title winners Saint Kentigern College against newcomers St Peter’s School, Cambridge. After a Continuing the evolution closely fought battle St Peter’s emerged the victors to take of event presentation, the out their first title 35–31. anthems in both locations were In its final outing, the Netball NZ U19 Champs were held in performed by a talented quartet Invercargill at the ILT Stadium Southland where 18 teams competed and saw Wellington take out the title 44– 31 over of brothers – Alofa – and was Auckland in the final. Meanwhile in Waitākere, the Netball accompanied by members of NZ U17 Champs played out its final edition with 40 teams fighting for honours. This time, the home team triumphed with the NZ Deaf community signing Waitākere defeating last year’s hosts Manawatu 46–34. Both the anthems. The inclusion of events were strongly supported by their communities with the three ofcial languages of Netball South and Netball Waitākere going above and beyond, relishing the opportunity to host these tournaments. In 2020 Aotearoa, Te Reo, English and the introduction of the Netball NZ U18 Champs to replace NZ Sign was well received, with U17 and U19 events in July, along with the Netball NZ Open Champs in September, sees the beginning of an exciting new strong support from the wider tournament calendar. community.

We live this game. ANZ Premiership

Showcasing its ongoing evolution, the third year of the ANZ Premiership produced a new landscape in 2019, significant first-time achievements for some teams and the next wave of talent. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 45

We live this game. In a demanding 13-round, 47-game points table from Round 2 to seal their spots in the Finals Series. schedule, which included three triple- As is their way, the Steel looked to have timed their run nicely, with an impressive finish to the regular season while winning header Super Sundays (Rounds 1, the right to host the Elimination Final in Invercargill, and with 6 and 11), the Northern Mystics, it, the opportunity to contest a third straight Grand Final. Northern Stars, Splice Construction With just one win in their previous eight matches and the daunting prospect of taking on the Steel at their fortress Magic, Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse, home venue, where they had lost by 17 goals just seven days The Good Oil Tactix and Ascot Park earlier, the Stars turned the form guide on its head. Hotel Southern Steel reinforced the Anchored by a stellar showing from shooter Maia Wilson, the Stars delivered with a gritty and purposeful outing, growing status of New Zealand’s elite overcoming the odds to outshine their more fancied domestic league. opponents 56-53. It also ended the two-time defending champions 16-game ANZ Premiership winning streak at ILT Stadium Southland. Featuring three times a week on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, there was a healthy serving of top-quality After coming up emptyhanded in the previous two years, the Netball on tap for everyone which resulted in growing numbers Pulse made no mistake in a third successive Grand Final to attending games while Sky Sport’s live broadcasts of all clinch their first silverware in 11 years of trying in the semi- matches saw a spectacular rise in viewers. professional era. Chased all the way by the plucky Stars, it was the home side who eventually prevailed in a fitting finale, Due to the Netball World Cup being staged in July, the ANZ closing out a hard-fought 52-48 win to end their season in Premiership had an earlier than usual start in 2019. In perfect fashion. The Grand Final was also screened live on the short turnaround between seasons, the country’s top free-to-air television through Prime. Netballers spent their summers preparing for the competition opener in late February. Having the best accuracy return in the competition, spearheaded by sharpshooter Aliyah Dunn, with a 92 percent With the influx of a high number of fresh-faced newcomers success rate, coupled with the best defensive unit, the Pulse and injury setbacks for others, there was a new-look across were the most consistent team of 2019. Time together and many of the teams, which was highlighted in the first half key performers across the court gave them the overall edge in of the season. Several of the teams took time to settle, the a defining season. new combinations taking time to find their feet in a more competitive and compelling second half. The Grand Final brought the The season culminated in a two-game Finals Series, curtain down on two stellar featuring the top three teams, the make-up of those three not producing the suspense of previous years but instead careers with Stars stalwarts delivering an unexpected twist with the upset of the season in Temepara Bailey and Leana de the Elimination Final. Bruin heading into retirement After dominating through most of the round robin, Pulse after playing their last matches. claimed the minor premiership for the second successive year and with it, hosting rights for the Grand Final. Having already left their mark at international level, Bailey and De Bruin proved age is no barrier as they helped mentor In securing third place at the end of the regular season, the next generation through this year’s ANZ Premiership with the Northern Stars posted the highest finish in their short consistent and influential performances. three-year history. Their six wins during the season was also a club record after finishing fifth in 2017 and bottom of the Wilson had a strong season with the Stars, putting up the most table in 2018. shots across all teams while their crop of rising young talent in Kate Burley, Holly Fowler and Mila Reuelu-Buchanan took In contrast to the previous two years, which featured a number another step forward under the guidance of Bailey and de Bruin. of close contests, the Pulse, Steel and Stars set the pace from the outset in 2019. The trio remained in the top three on the Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 47

Introducing a new-look shooting end, the Steel could not quite After losing influential defender Temalisi Fakahokotau before hit their dominant marks of previous years. The southerners the season started and reliable midcourter Erikana Pedersen were well-served in the midcourt through experienced in Round 1, both to serious knee injuries, the Tactix were on campaigners Shannon Saunders and Gina Crampton while the back foot from the outset. Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit was an influential figure at the Losing the two key players meant a readjustment for the defensive end. Tactix, including adding permanent midcourt replacement The Steel’s hallmark of consistency deserted them at times Samon Nathan to the mix. this year, but the growth of young talent in the shape of Young midcourters Charlotte Elley and Kimiora Poi were a Courtney Elliott, Abby Erwood, Kate Heffernan and Jennifer consistently active presence for the Tactix while 1.96 metre O’Connell left plenty of optimism shooter Ellie Bird showed her continued improvement with With a young attack line and a new-look shooting end, Magic an impressive season, where she excelled with a 90 percent had a challenging season with inconsistent performance. success rate under the hoop.

However, the Waikato Bay of Plenty team had their moments, The Mystics certainly had their moments but took too long to and the latter stages of the season saw the arrival of rising find their feet while exploring a variety of combinations along young shooter Kelsey McPhee. In her rookie season, McPhee the way. became the preferred starter at goal shoot, showing an However, in the process, they unearthed another exciting unflappable temperament and sure shooting and, with it, the shooting prospect, when 17-year-old schoolgirl Grace prospect of an exciting future. Nweke was elevated from training partner to fully A one-club player throughout her career, legendary defender contracted play. The 1.93 metre shooter gave the Mystics Casey Kopua played her last match for Magic in 2019 after much-needed impetus, quickly finding a ready ally in fellow calling time on an outstanding legacy. An inspirational figure, rookie, midcourter Tayla Earle, who had an impressive Kopua started with the Magic as a schoolgirl in 2003, only first season. Despite missing four weeks with concussion, having time out for the birth of her first child and for injury defender Phoenix Karaka had a standout season, relishing during the next 17 years. the captaincy duties with a return to top form.

1st: Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse 2nd: Northern Stars 3rd: Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel Final 4th: Splice Construction WBOP Magic Placings 5th: The Good Oil Tactix 6th: Northern Mystics

We live this game. ANZ Premiership Teams

COACH: PLAYER DOB HEIGHT POSITIONS Kiri Wills Temepara Bailey 23/10/75 169cm C, WA ASSISTANT COACH: Kate Burley 23/04/97 181cm GK,GD Temepara Bailey Kayla Cullen 13/02/92 183cm C, WD,GD Leana de Bruin (c) 07/09/77 190cm GK,GD MANAGER: Holly Fowler 18/07/97 181cm C,WD,GD Dee Leggat Ellen Halpenny 25/07/90 185cm GS,GA Charlee Hodges 17/09/97 179cm GA,GS Storm Purvis 20/04/93 186cm GK,GD Mila Reuelu-Buchanan 05/11/98 172cm C,WA Maia Wilson 21/09/97 189cm GS

COACH: PLAYER DOB HEIGHT POSITIONS Helene Wilson Bailey Mes 15/04/89 187cm GS, GA, WA ASSISTANT COACHES: Michaela Sokolich-Beatson 02/10/96 184cm GD, WD Linda Vagana and Elisapeta Toeava 10/03/94 169cm WA, C Sonya Hardcastle Jamie Hume 22/03/96 183cm GA, GS, WA Phoenix Karaka (c) 06/11/93 186cm GD, GK MANAGER: Grace Kukutai 10/01/97 177cm C, WD, WA Meghan Robinson Emma Iversen 21/02/89 171cm C, WA, GA Tayla Earle 23/04/00 174cm C, WD, WA, GD Erena Mikaere 09/07/88 193cm GK, GD, WD Kristina Brice 09/07/94 196cm GS

COACH: PLAYER DOB HEIGHT POSITIONS Amigene Metcalfe Ariana Cable-Dixon 05/09/93 169cm C, WA ASSISTANT COACHES: Monica Falkner 08/04/96 181cm GA, GS Mary-Jane Araroa Sydney Fraser 30/09/98 175cm WA, C, GA Kelly Jury 22/10/96 192cm GK, GD MANAGER: Casey Kopua (c) 19/06/85 188cm GD, GK Mandy Souchon Abigail Latu-Meafau 05/07/97 181cm GA, GS Lisa Mather 04/07/99 170cm WD, C, WA Kelsey McPhee 16/09/97 187cm GS, GA Jenna O’Sullivan 13/12/92 183cm GD, GK Samantha Sinclair 05/06/95 171cm C, WD Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 49

PLAYER DOB HEIGHT POSITIONS COACH: Kate Beveridge 25/07/85 193cm GS, GA Marianne Ellie Bird 22/03/93 196cm GS, GA Delaney-Hoshek Charlotte Elley 24/06/96 174cm WD, C ASSISTANT COACH: Temalisi Fakahokotau 09/09/94 182cm GK, GD Julie Seymour Brooke Leaver 17/12/93 183cm GS, GA, WA MANAGER: Kate Lloyd 10/06/97 190cm GK, GD, WD Leanne Harris Lily Marshall 21/07/98 180cm GD, WD Kimiora Poi 01/11/97 168cm C, WA Erikana Pedersen 28/07/94 173cm C, WA Jane Watson (c) 07/03/90 181cm GK, GD, WD

PLAYER DOB HEIGHT POSITIONS COACH: Karin Burger 12/04/93 184cm WD, GD Yvette Aliyah Dunn 19/10/99 190cm GS, GA McCausland-Durie Ameliaranne Ekenasio 11/01/91 186cm GA, GS ASSISTANT COACH: Sulu Fitzpatrick 20/08/92 187cm GK, GD Sandra Edge Maddy Gordon 16/01/00 174cm C, WA, WD MANAGER: Claire Kersten 09/07/89 175cm C, WD Jo Holmes Tiana Metuarau 15/01/01 183cm GA, GS Katrina Rore (c) 06/05/87 186cm GD, GK, WD Whitney Souness 12/10/95 174cm WA, C Elle Temu 03/08/99 188cm GK, GD

PLAYER DOB HEIGHT POSITIONS COACH: Gina Crampton (c) 07/12/91 174cm WA, C Reinga Bloxham Courtney Elliott 25/09/98 180cm GK, WD, GD ASSISTANT COACH: Abby Erwood 18/04/97 181cm GD, GK Lauren Piebenga Kate Heffernan 07/10/99 181cm C, WD, WA MANAGER: Kendall McMinn 15/04/92 175cm GD, WD, C Dayna Kaio Jennifer O’Connell 16/06/97 193cm GS, GA 12/05/94 188cm GS, GA Shannon Saunders 12/10/90 178cm C, WA Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit (c) 03/04/89 184cm GD, GK Te Paea Selby-Rickit 14/01/92 188cm GS, GA

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Each year, the presence of the on SKY Sport, culminating in the Grand Final on 19 May at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch.

Beko Netball League grows in In contrast to previous years, the 2019 Beko Netball League turned out to be a two-horse race with last year’s finalists Central prominence as it continues to Manawa and Waikato Bay of Plenty featuring from the outset. play a pivotal role in shaping the Waikato Bay of Plenty ran through the bulk of the round robin unbeaten before losing a close tussle with Manawa sport’s future in New Zealand. at the business end to hand the defending champions top qualifying spot. Introduced four years ago, the Beko Netball League (BNL)has A dominant force since the inception of the League, Central helped enrich Netball New Zealand’s (NNZ) depth of talent while Manawa were on the brink of creating another slice of history preparing and developing the next wave of elite Netballers. heading into the Grand Final in Christchurch and the quest of The Beko Netball League is fundamental to strengthening a third straight title. Central Manawa have featured in every NNZ’s performance pathway, and 2019 proved no exception Grand Final, finishing runners-up in the inaugural league in 2016 where an exciting new cast put their marker in the ground as before securing successive title-winning runs in the following players to watch in the future. two years.

The BNL teams are closely linked with their senior ANZ Central Manawa continued Premiership sides, giving players the benefits of working with experienced performers and understanding the demands their exceptional record when required at the elite level. cementing a third successive There was a healthy selection of BNL players stepping up to title after toppling a gritty ANZ Premiership level during the season, teenaged schoolgirl Waikato Bay of Plenty 49–46 in shooting sensation Grace Nweke (Northern Marvels) being the shining light after becoming a permanent fixture for the the Grand Final. Northern Mystics. Befitting the occasion, it was a spirited and evenly contested Among those to get a taste at the highest level included match before Central Manawa took charge late in the piece. Nanise Waqaira (Northern Marvels), Georgie Edgecombe, Non-stop support play and the ability to create openings Simmon Howe, Khiara Williams and Ali Wilshire (Waikato Bay earned ever-present goal attack Monalisa Groom the player of Plenty), Lily Fletcher (Hellers Mainland) and Taneisha Fifita of the match award while Waikato Bay of Plenty’s live-wire and Georgia Heffernan (Southern Blast). midcourter Ali Wilshier was named Player of the Beko Netball League for 2019. In addition, teams could name up to three ANZ Premiership players on their match list alongside the emerging players The Beko Netball League continues to provide the perfect from their Zone. breeding ground for Netball’s best emerging young talent, who get to rub shoulders with the sport’s elite while immersed in a This is a crucial element in ensuring ANZ Premiership players semi-professional environment. With that has come a deeper who are not getting a lot of court time at the top level can still and more diverse pool of talent. get valuable minutes of competition play in the Beko Netball League – a beneficial outcome for both parties.

With the Netball World Cup being staged in July, the ANZ Premiership and Beko Netball League started earlier than usual, the two getting underway in March and running parallel to each 1st: Central Manawa other. 2nd: Waikato Bay of Plenty 3rd: Hellers Mainland The Northern Marvels, Northern Comets, Waikato Bay of Final 4th: Northern Comets Plenty, Central Manawa, Hellers Mainland and Southern 5th: Southern Blast Placings Blast competed in a 12-week round-robin competition. This 6th: Northern Marvels included a total of 25 matches, 10 of those televised live

We live this game. Final Placings 1st: Collingwood Magpies Netball 2nd: Northern Mystics 3rd: Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse 4th: Splice Construction Magic 5th: Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel Super Club 6th: The Good Oil Tactix 7th: Northern Stars 8th: Wasps Netball Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 53

All teams welcomed the timing After dusting off the early season cobwebs, teams continued to improve during the five-day event and there was no lack of of the 2019 Netball Super Club competitive spirit while training partners and young up-and- comers were given valuable exposure to the higher level. tournament in Nelson, which After three days of pool play (two pools of four teams), the talent-rich Magpies emerged as the form team of changed from a post-season to the competition after being the only unbeaten side. They pre-season event without losing went on to despatch defending champions Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse 54-40 in the first semi final while an any of its appeal or spark. ever-improving Northern Mystics held out a spirited Splice Construction WBOP Magic 49-42 in the other.

Delayed because of the Netball World Cup held earlier in the The Mystics and Magpies played out an entertaining and year, the third edition of Netball Super Club featured all six high quality final before the visitors got the edge in the final New Zealand ANZ Premiership teams with the international quarter to run home 49-42 winners, retaining their clean flavour being added by the Collingwood Magpies (Australia) sheet for the tournament in the process. and Wasps Netball (England). Twenty games were played over the five days of action, With teams in preparatory mode for their respective 2020 which involved 12-minute quarters. While it was a domestic seasons, the opportunity to gain court time and demanding schedule that required plenty of flexibility valuable insight into combinations, processes and a week of to ensure players were not overloaded, there was some team bonding proved invaluable to all concerned. respite with the mid-week community engagement day where teams did some coaching at local schools followed There was also added incentive for the New Zealand players by sight-seeing and activities in the wider Nelson region. with the event acting as an opportunity for the national selectors to cast their eye over Silver Ferns candidates for A special thanks to Nelson Netball, the Nelson Regional January’s Nations Cup in England, being a particular focus. Development Agency and Major Events for the support of Netball Super Club.

We live this game. Queen’s Birthday Honours

Former Silver Fern and New She was also made a life member of Netball New Zealand last year.

Zealand coach Yvonne Willering Meanwhile, Maree Bernasconi, from Pukekohe, received the Queen’s Service Medal for her services to Netball having was appointed a Companion of supported the game in the Franklin district. the New Zealand Order of Merit. Having held many governance and administrative roles with the Pukekohe Netball Centre executive, Bernasconi continues The New Zealand Netball great joins Maree Bernasconi and Lyn to serve as an office administrator for the Centre. Pellow, who both received the Queen’s Service Medal, in the Berasconi has played a key role in raising funds for the local weekend Queen’s Birthday Honours List. sporting community and taken on a number of volunteer It is the second honour Willering has received for her services positions with Pukekohe and the Counties Netball. to Netball having been made an Officer of the New Zealand The Queen’s Service Medal was also awarded to Lyn Pellow who Order of Merit in 2002. has been involved with Auckland Netball for nearly 30 years. Since then, the defender who was part of New Zealand’s 1979 What started out as a role as part-time administrator in World Cup winning team and coached New Zealand from 1997- 1989 continued into numerous volunteer positions and 2001, has continued to contribute to Netball in coaching. Pellow continues to serve on the Games, Judiciary and She has worked as a contract defensive coach for a number of Representative Committees. New Zealand elite domestic teams while also guiding the Fijian Pellow has also been a regular representative for the Auckland national team from 2002-2003. Willering is also a current region at Netball New Zealand Council meetings. member of the Coaching Advisory Panel of the International Netball Federation where she has delivered defensive She was made a Life Member of the Auckland Netball Centre in workshops to international coaches. 2012 in recognition of her contribution to the game.

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Domestic Events

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Fuji Xerox NZ Secondary Schools Netball Final Placings 1st: St Peter’s School, Cambridge Champs 2nd: Saint Kentigern College 3rd: Westlake Girls’ High School 4th: Manukura 5th: Howick College 6th: Avondale College 16 Teams / 8–11 October 7th: Epsom Girls’ Grammar School 8th: Christchurch Girls’ High School Saxton Stadium, Nelson 9th: Napier Girls’ High School 10th: St Margaret’s College 11th: St Mary’s College St Peter’s School, Cambridge, completed a dream run at the 2019 12th: Whanganui High School national tournament when they won the Fuji Xerox NZ Secondary 13th: St Hilda’s Collegiate School Schools Netball Champs on their first attempt. 14th: Villa Maria College After going through the week unbeaten, clinching the title with a 35-31 15th: Ashburton College win over the more fancied Saint Kentigern College in the final was the 16th: Samuel Marsden Collegiate School icing on the cake in their debut appearance at the tournament.

We live this game. Netball NZ U19 Champs brought to you by NZ Police

The 2019 Netball NZ U19 Champs, brought to you by NZ Police, were held at ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill from 8-11 July where 17 Centres from around New Zealand competed for the title.

In a repeat of last year’s final, Wellington met Auckland but turned the tables to net a 44-31 win in the 2019 edition. Wellington was the dominant team over the four-day event before going on to claim a fifth Netball NZ U19 title.

Final Placings

1st: Wellington 2nd: Auckland 3rd: Trust Waikato Hamilton City 4th: Christchurch 5th: Howick Pakuranga 6th: Dunedin A 7th: North Harbour 8th: Manawatu 9th: Eastern Waikato 10th: Invercargill 11th: Waitākere 12th: Selwyn 13th: Pukekohe 14th: Dunedin B 15th: Bay of Plenty Cluster 16th: North Otago 17th: Hutt Valley 18th: Invitational Tournament Selection Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 59

Final Placings

1st: Waitākere 1 2nd: Manawatu A Green 3rd: Eastern BOP 4th: Dunedin 5th: Auckland 1 6th: Wellington A Black 7th: Christchurch A Red 8th: Trust Waikato Hamilton City A 9th: North Harbour 1 10th: Bayley’s Hawke’s Bay Black 11th: Hutt Valley Gold 12th: Taranaki A 13th: Auckland 2 14th: Waitākere 2 15th: Harbourside 16th: Eastern Southland 17th: Manawatu B White 18th: Northland Cluster 19th: Wellington B Gold 20th: Whanganui 21st: Taupo Netball NZ 22nd: Howick Pakuranga 23rd: Nelson 24th: Selwyn U17 Champs 25th: North Canterbury 26th: Thames Valley 27th: Christchurch B 28th: Invercargill 29th: Trust Waikato Hamilton City B Spurred on by a passionate home 30th: Gisborne 31st: Papakura crowd, Waitākere 1 were crowned this 32nd: South Canterbury 33rd: Mid Canterbury year’s Netball NZ U17 Champs for the 34th: North Harbour 2 35th: Eastern Waikato first time since 2010. 36th: Rotorua 37th: Taranaki B After going unbeaten throughout the tournament Waitākere 1 delivered a 38th: Pukekohe strong second half to beat Manawatu A Green 46-34 in the final at Netball 39th: Kapi Mana Waitākere headquarters in Auckland to claim the Anna Rowberry Cup. 40th: Invitational Tournament Selection

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We live this game. Voice of the Participant (VOP)

The 2019 Voice of the Participant Survey continued to show improvement in our participants’ experiences at their Netball centre. Conducted by Sport NZ across 10 sports, more than 3,400 NNZ members took part in the survey. The findings provide a wealth of information for Netball administrators across the county when considering how an individual participates and interacts with our game.

Since the survey’s inception, satisfaction rates across all metrics have increased year on year, a very pleasing and encouraging reflection of the great work being undertaken in our Centres.

Here is a snapshot, with full results available on our website.

100 100

78% 79% 82% Nearly More than 50% of 50 80% of 50 participants 47% members 38% 40% are likely to intend to recommend re-join next their Centre. season. 2016 2018 2019 2016 2018 2019

100 100 More than 50% of participants Six in ten are more 60% of the 50 57% 55% than 50 54% respondents satisfied 46% 48% perceive with their value for Centre money. experience. 2016 2018 2019 2016 2018 2019

Netball NZ Afliated Player Membership

NORTHERN WAIBOP CENTRAL MAINLAND SOUTH TOTAL Yr 1&2 1,598 1,277 2,179 629 662 6,345 Yr 3&4 4,230 2,439 3,688 2,035 1,261 13,653 Yr 5&6 6,498 3,481 4,629 2,670 1,557 18,835 Yr 7&8 7,860 4,170 6,100 3,320 2,150 23,600 JUNIOR TOTAL 20,186 11,367 16,596 8,654 5,630 62,433 Secondary 9,910 4,510 7,110 5,000 2,570 29,100 Senior 5,640 4,570 5,730 3,650 2,450 22,040 TOTAL (excluding Recreational) 35,736 20,447 29,436 17,304 10,650 113,573 Recreational 11,250 1,880 7,200 2,190 1,620 22,520 TOTAL 46,986 22,327 36,636 19,494 12,270 137,713 Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 63

PERFORMANCE COACHING QUALIFICATIONS (PCQ)

PCQ was under review and has been refreshed. This year, four coaches have completed PCQ around the country.

This year we also piloted the Composite Coaching Qualification with Netball Central Zone. The programme was a success with coaches having an opportunity to learn from the high performance staff, including Waimarama Taumaunu (Central HP Director) and NNZ coaching staff. The programme has been designed for elite athletes transitioning into coaching and for experienced coaches. Coaching They were supported throughout the season culminating in a final meeting with their cohort to present insights into the • Each Zone hosted a collaborative Coach Developer Training, season and planning. Most coaches will now proceed as a involving RSTs, other codes, NNZ and the Zone. Over 100 cohort to PCQ in the new year. Coach Developers were trained at these events. • 8 new trainers were developed. The Coaching for Success National Roadshow saw a team of experts travelling the country earlier this year running • 2,094 coaches attended coach development sessions. a variety of workshops for community and performance • coaches completed their CCA Award. 59 coaches. The roadshow was led by Deb Fuller (Silver Ferns • The online learning platform for community coaches was assistant coach) and other experts. The workshops included: launched, with learning modules, tools, templates and Campaign planning: Deb Fuller resources. • Five coach workshops have been refreshed to be more Movement to maximise performance: Sharon Kearney practical. Optimise performance and minimise risk – keep your • A new tournament coaching resource was launched. players on the court workshop: Nic Kelly • Voice of the Participant coach satisfaction rates have Creating an environment that ignites motivation in increased. youth to excel: Charissa Barham

We live this game. Umpiring 2019 NATIONAL UMPIRE SQUAD Angela Armstrong-Lush Jess Lea COMMUNITY UMPIRING Josh Bowring Sasha McLeod Lisa Douglas Ken Metekingi Our umpires, umpire coaches and bench officials continue to Myron Elkington Zak Middleton support the game at community level. Netball NZ have been Gracey Farquharson Cory Nicholls working with the Zones to develop our hard-working people. Gareth Fowler Kristie Simpson We’ve launched new umpire modules, a new delivery model Ann Hay Michelle Stagg for umpire coach development linked to Sport New Zealand’s Coach Developer and a review of bench officiating.

2,111 Total Accredited Umpires NetballSmart 537 Total Umpire Coaches NetballSmart is Netball NZ’s Official Injury Prevention Programme, funded through ACC. The programme has 75 Total Number of Bench continued to grow through 2019 with some great connections Ofcials with the Netball community. 20 New Umpires It has been a hugely successful year with ACC Netball injuries on the decline and a 13 percent decrease in ACL injuries since 2016.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Qualified and experienced staff have been positioned and are engaging in all five Zones promoting the NetballSmart initiatives, increasing NetballSmart awareness. • The NetballSmart programme has been developed beyond HIGH PERFORMANCE UMPIRING HIGHLIGHTS the NetballSmart Dynamic Warm-Up, with a key focus on jump and land capability, core strength, balance and body It was a successful year for the Netball NZ National Umpire weight strengthening. Combining these elements helps to Squad. Following a successful ANZ Premiership and Beko improve player performance and decreases injuries. Netball League, four umpires from our squad umpired at the • Zones have linked closely with Asics, promoting some great Netball World Cup in Liverpool (Angela Armstrong-Lush, messages though social media. Josh Bowring, Lisa Douglas and Gareth Fowler). • Staff have attended international, national and community In addition, Myron Elkington, Ann Hay, Sasha McLeod, events promoting the importance of being NetballSmart Ken Metekingi, Cory Nicholls and Kristie Simpson umpired throughout the year. internationally. • NetballSmart Ambassadors have been widely used at Fay Meiklejohn was appointed as Umpire Appointments Panel multiple events to promote key NetballSmart messages. Chair at the Netball World Cup. In addition, Colleen Bond, • The comprehensive NetballSmart resources have David Pala’amo and Jan Teesdale were appointed to coaching continued to grow, helping to educate coaches players, panels at international events in 2019. parents and umpires.

Six umpires with their International Umpire Award and one • 65 percent of respondents in the Sport NZ 2019 Voice of with their International Talent ID umpired in New Zealand in the Participant survey have heard of the NetballSmart 2019. Dynamic Warm-Up and have used it, a 15 percent increase from 2018. Ken Metekingi achieved his International Umpire Award in 2019. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 65

Mufn Break Year 7 & 8 Player Development Programme

Muffin Break Year 7 & 8 Player Development Programme (PDP) continued into its second year in 2019 with 43 Centres participating, an increase from 27 in 2018.

The aim of Muffin Break PDP is to provide greater opportunities for players in this age group. The programme continues to focus on a player’s fundamental movement skills as well as a player’s overall wellness.

Due to the flexible nature of the Muffin Break PDP, it has been delivered in a variety of ways throughout the country, this year including holiday programmes, overnight camps and six-week Mother Earth blocks. futureFERNS “It’s a great way to get together Our primary- and intermediate-aged participants are the outside your normal team to most satisfied age group according to the 2019 Voice of the learn different skills… you get Participant survey with 86 percent likely to re-join in 2020, which has increased by 6 percent since 2018. to play with other kids, and it

The focus of the Mother Earth futureFERNS programme is to all ends in a fun Festival Day have fun and to learn fundamental Netball skills. It’s great to with other satellites.” see that we align with what our participants want. – Year 7 & 8 participant

“What I love about futureFERNS Muffin Break PDP also offers the opportunity for coach development and for coaches to work as a community so they is that it’s really fun and you can learn and support each other. NNZ will continue to look at get to make lots of new friends.” ways to upskill coaches participating in this programme.

– Year 6 futureFERNS participant “Benefits of the PDP is they (players) are getting the additional coaching, new ideas and just being with a different At the beginning of the year, Mother Earth futureFERNS group of girls, it really is great for them. It is also a great way completed a marketing campaign with an overall reach to learn how to coach. PDP isn’t just player development, it’s of 370,750. As part of this campaign, 20 primary schools coach development and umpire development.” received a Netball bag with equipment. The Mother Earth – Year 7 & 8 PDP coach futureFERNS website was updated to make it easier to find out how to play, and 40 videos for the Year 5-8 Netball Centres have really committed to embedding this programme sessions were added to the online coaching portal. into their communities, and we are already starting to see the benefit with more people having the opportunity to participate There were 3,831 coaches who attended a Mother Earth in Netball. futureFERNS workshop. Our coaches are integral to providing a quality experience for our players, so it is great to see so many involved in the workshops.

Five Zone Festival Days were held across the country and, as always, were supported by our great sponsor Mother Earth.

We live this game. Youth Volunteering

This year saw the launch of the Youth Engagement and In 2019, we were delighted to welcome Cadbury as the Official Retention Strategy (YERS) which came after six months Volunteer Partner of Netball NZ. of consultation through online surveys, focus groups and As a result, the NNZ Volunteer Strategy has been developed surveys at various tournaments and schools. Combining the and released with a vision to ‘Value and Support our insights from the Voice of the Participant survey, Sport New Volunteers’. Zealand’s Secondary School review, consultation with the community and the contribution of the working party, the He wahi mōhou hei tūao. YERS was developed. The YERS is a guiding document that There is a place for you to volunteer. provides resources and systems to support the delivery of youth Netball to meet the needs of youth in local communities. Netball relies on volunteers to enable participants to play and have a quality Netball experience. Therefore, the RESPOND TO THE LOCAL NEEDS OF YOUTH strategy aims to make volunteering easier and places the volunteer at the centre of everything we do. Retaining and Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti ka ārahi i ā tātou mahi. acknowledging Netball volunteers is paramount while creating Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work. an environment where others want to join in. Sharing the benefits of volunteering and the effect it has on connecting HIGHLIGHTS: communities and on an individual’s hauora (health and well- being) is also a key aspect. • Student Coach Pilot: One hundred student coaches across the country had access to resources to support their HIGHLIGHTS: journey. The learnings from these student coaches now shape the next phase of Student Coach Support. Schools • Centres said thanks to their volunteers with over 43,000 that contributed to these learnings were Epsom Girls’ Cadbury thanks-packs distributed nationally. Grammar, Cambridge High School, Napier Girls’ High School, • Cadbury activations held at 17 Centres gave participants Hastings Girls’ High School, St Hilda’s Collegiate School. the opportunity to say thanks to their volunteer champions. • Netball Leaders: Netball Northern have helped to develop, • The Cadbury Volunteer of the Month acknowledgment pilot and implement this resource alongside Sue Emerson initiative ran from June to September with 204 (AUT) over the last two years. The next step was to offer nominations from 45 Centres and four volunteer feature this resource to the rest of Aotearoa. stories on NNZ communication channels. • The Netball Leaders Developer Workshops have been • Five volunteers awarded in the annual Cadbury Volunteer piloted in Central and Mainland Zones. Awards across the categories of Coach, Administrator, • Youth Advisory Group (YAG): The NNZ YAG is being Official, Youth and Community Champion. Winners were developed. Youth have been identified and have become a presented and hosted at the NZ Netball Awards. part of the group to co-design the YAG, it’s name, purpose, roles and structure. • Opportunities for males to participate at secondary school: Thank you to all our Netball Netball Manawatu ran a successful tournament and Hawke’s Bay Netball championed different approaches for volunteers in 2019 who contribute the inclusion of males. countless hours across a variety SUPPORT YOUTH FROM A SHARED VISION of roles to support the game and Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini. My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was its participants. The impact you not individual success but success of a collective. have on all involved is huge and very much appreciated! Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 67

We live this game. Pacific Sporting Partnership Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 69

It has been a strong year for our that developing a strong network of partners will help support sustainable outcomes and enable us to utilise the strengths of Pacific Sporting Partnership. others. Some of our key partners in 2019 have been the World Health Organisation, Hapai Te Hauora and the Pacific Island Food Revolution. We have continued our partnerships in Samoa, Fiji, the Cook Islands and Tonga. We are privileged to have access to some fantastic ambassadors, legends of our game, who have supported The Pacific Sporting Partnership was established in 2017, the programme through 2019 – Jodi Brown, Irene van Dyk, with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Waimarama Taumaunu, Pelesa Semu and Linda Vagana. (MFAT) as a five-year commitment. The focus is to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles for young people in the Our programme slogan ‘Netball for Life’ and programme name Pacific through activity and nutrition awareness. We have ‘netGo’ embodies our focus of creating a life love of Netball partnerships with the Netball associations in each of and promoting healthy lifestyles. these countries, working closely with them to support the development of Netball with their young people. IN NUMBERS

Each country is unique in its sport and Netball development, There were 887 teachers and volunteers in Fiji, Tonga and and so we work with the local Netball associations, Samoa accredited as Foundation Coaches. There were also: government ministries, schools and local NGOs to develop local plans. There are a number of components that we • 31 Coach Developers in Fiji, Cook Islands, Samoa and provide to support these plans. Tonga trained to deliver the Foundation Coach course • 179 teachers and student teachers in Fiji and Samoa We have developed accredited Netball coaching programmes trained to deliver a Fundamental Movement and Ball Skills endorsed by the Netball Federation, umpiring programme to Year 1-4 school students (as part of in- programmes, and a fundamental movement skills and general classroom Physical Education) physical education programme endorsed by the Fiji Ministry of Education, Heritage and Culture. Our experts from Netball New • 441 kits of Netball equipment given to schools and clubs Zealand and the Zones provide training in these programmes in Fiji, Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga to local coach developers and umpire coaches. In 2019, this • 102 umpires trained in Fiji and Samoa has included Nicola Jones, Kim Hunt, Pam Clayton, Tammy • 2 Netball courts refurbished in the Cook Islands. Mehrtens, Charissa Barnham and Jen Hooper. We also provide Netball equipment to the schools, communities and Netball In 2020, the programme will focus on: clubs to support their training and development. 1. Building a sustainable coach developer and umpire coach The Pacific Sporting Partnership is not just about Netball. All network for long-term Netball development our programmes have nutrition and general healthy lifestyle components. In addition, we partner with nutrition focused 2. Continuing the work with our nutrition-focused partner organisations. Through our relationship with Hapai Te Hauora organisations we have been able to use their Fizz Free Whānau campaign in 3. Developing a youth sport leadership programme the Cook Islands (Fizz Free Anau) and Samoa (Fizz Free Fanau), 4. Creating a sustainable approach to the fundamental and working with the Pacific Island Food Revolution (supported movement skills teacher professional development work. by the Australian Pacific Training Coalition) we have provided healthy cooking lessons to Netball coaches in Samoa and Fiji. Finally, we have had fantastic donations of Netball uniforms, shoes and other gear from around New Zealand. Special Moving beyond our core focus of activity and health, we thanks to Netball Mainland, Auckland Netball Centre, Taranaki have recognised that through Netball, we can support the Netball Centre, Wellington Netball Centre, Netball Waitākere, leadership and empowerment of young women in the Pacific Tysons Netball Club, Dunedin Netball Centre, Long Bay Primary Islands. In 2019, with support from the Netball Northern Zone School, Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone, Asics staff and Netball Leaders programme and the NNZ Youth Engagement others for these donations. We are always appreciative of and Retention Strategy, we are developing a youth sport these donations – thank you. leadership programme in Fiji, led by Netball Fiji Development Officer Raijeli Rabitu.

In addition to schools and Netball associations, we believe

We live this game. 2019 New Zealand The NZ Netball Awards evening was made possible thanks to the Netball Awards proud support of Netball New Zealand major partner ANZ and broadcast partner Sky Sport, along with other awards sponsors.

The awards recognised the country’s top talent from all aspects Silver Ferns icon Laura Langman of the sport, from grassroots through to international level. The MYOB Silver Ferns Player of the Year was awarded to was presented the prestigious Ameliaranne Ekenasio, decided by votes from members of the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award Silver Ferns squad for the player who best demonstrated the team’s values both on and off the court. at the 2019 New Zealand Netball The evening’s two public categories saw thousands of fans cast their vote, with Ameliaranne Ekenasio winning More FM Awards in Auckland. People’s Choice and the Silver Ferns Netball World Cup victory taking out Sky Sport Moment of the Year. The Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award is the highest individual In the 2019 ANZ Premiership category, Pulse championship accolade a New Zealand Netballer can achieve, recognising winning coach Yvette McCausland-Durie was named ANZ the best New Zealand player across all elite competitions and Premiership Coach of the Year, Steel midcourter Gina campaigns. Crampton won ANZ Premiership Player of the Year and Josh In 2019, Langman completed another defining chapter in Bowring was ANZ Premiership Umpire of the Year. an already illustrious career after leading the Silver Ferns to Among other national awards, Tayla Earle received the Special victory at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool. K Aspiring Silver Fern award while Ali Wilshier was named Beko It’s the third successive time Langman has received the Netball League Player of the Year and Grace Nweke secured honour, having previously been recognised in 2015 and 2016. the NZ Police Secondary Schools Player of the Year. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 71

National Awards

ANZ PREMIERSHIP PLAYER OF THE YEAR Gina Crampton

ANZ PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE YEAR Yvette McCausland-Durie

ANZ PREMIERSHIP UMPIRE OF THE YEAR Josh Bowring

SPECIAL K ASPIRING SILVER FERN Tayla Earle

BEKO NETBALL LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Ali Wilshier

NZ POLICE SECONDARY SCHOOLS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Grace Nweke

BARFOOT & THOMPSON NATIONAL COACH OF YEAR Pelesa Semu

G.J. GARDNER NATIONAL UMPIRE OF THE YEAR Myron Elkington

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO NETBALL BY A TECHNICAL OFFICIAL Lisa Aull

CONTRIBUTION TO NZ NETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION, SUPPORTED BY PUMA Adine Wilson

2019 Netball New Zealand Cadbury Volunteer Awards

Award Winners CADBURY VOLUNTEER COACH OF THE YEAR Maylene Meroiti DAME LOIS MUIR SUPREME AWARD Laura Langman CADBURY VOLUNTEER OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR Sonia Kupuri MYOB SILVER FERNS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Ameliaranne Ekenasio CADBURY VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR Jenny Hickson MORE FM PEOPLE’S CHOICE Ameliaranne Ekenasio CADBURY YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Jessica Gill SKY SPORT MOMENT OF THE YEAR CADBURY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY Silver Ferns Netball World Cup victory CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Parengaio Huhu

We live this game. Photo above: Monica (far left in team line-up) and the Silver Ferns team at the 1987 Netball World Cup in , Scotland

Photo right: Suri Bartlett, Monica Leggat, Dame Lois Muir and Sheryl Lady Wells at NNZ Council Dinner

In a lifetime dedicated to the game, Monica was renowned for her commitment and passion across a wealth of roles – among them Netball New Zealand President and manager of the world champion Silver Ferns and New Zealand Monica Under 21 team. For decades, she was the life force behind Netball in the Waikato. And across nearly 70 years, all of her contributions to Leggat the game and community were voluntary. The woman known fondly as ‘Mons’ was famous for her organisational skills and her quiet and unassuming way of going about her roles.

Her passion for the game was evident. Even after receiving numerous honours recognising her dedication to Netball - One of the true jewels in including a Life Membership of Netball New Zealand - Monica was New Zealand Netball’s crown, still devoted to helping the grassroots level of the game grow. Even during the 2018 season, she could be found at the Trust Monica Leggat, passed away in Waikato Hamilton City Netball courts on a Saturday morning either in the control tower or the kitchen or volunteering at age- 2019 at the age of 86. group and national tournaments. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 73

game was one of her strongest qualities. Monica has left a lasting impact on hundreds of people across all levels of the game through her generous mentoring and support offered. She had the ability to be forward thinking and lead others through change.

She was a leader in Netball administration at a national level too. She joined the Netball New Zealand Board in 1989 and served on the Finance and Planning Committee, the Tours Sub- Committee and the New Zealand Tournament Committee. She was also elected President of Netball New Zealand in 2001.

There is little in Netball that Monica has not done, from But it was not just the Netball community that benefitted administrator and manager to sideline supporter. Originally from Monica’s desire to give back. She was a trustee on the from Nelson, a province she represented on court, Monica Scottwood Trust – which assisted top athletes with their moved to the Waikato where she immersed herself in educational fees – and was a trustee for the City Sports education as a trained teacher and in Netball. Foundation. She was a member of the Waikato Institute of She started on the committee at Netball Waikato in 1973, but Leisure and Sport Studies Board for many years. her expertise soon saw her elected as President – a role she held from 1975 to 1997. The accolades were many

She played a key role in the early 1980s moving Hamilton’s for a life well lived. Monica’s Netball Centre to Minogue Park, where she became known as dedication was first recognised ‘the voice’ of Minogue Park. in 1988 when she received the Monica was instrumental in the smooth amalgamation of the Netball New Zealand Service four unions – Waikato, South Waikato, Riverlands and Thames Valley – to form the Netball Waikato Region, and she held the Award; she became a Life role of President of Netball Waikato from 1997 to 2004. When Member in 2002. the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic franchise was formed, Monica was the inaugural chairperson. There were many recognitions beyond Netball too. In 1999, Monica was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of To the New Zealand Netball public, Monica was probably best Merit for services to Netball and the community. In 2003, known for her role as a team manager. Her hard-working she received the Halberg Trust Service to Sport award, and in approach and meticulous planning made her an ideal manager 2011, she was awarded the New Zealand Sport and Recreation for the New Zealand U21 team and the Silver Ferns, from 1985 Lifetime Achievement award. The following year, she received through to 1991. an honorary Master of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) During that era, Monica helped to guide the New Zealand team degree from the Waikato Institute of Technology. She was also to win the World Games in 1985 and 1988 and the 1987 Netball made a Life Member of Netball Waikato. Her contribution to the World Cup in Glasgow. She was also well-known as a manager of community was also recognised with a Hamilton City Council Waikato representative teams. Civic Award in 2001.

Not only was she revered for her devotion to the team – but for Most recently, Monica was the recipient of the prestigious Hare her cooking skills. And she did it all while juggling a full-time Puke Leadership in Sport Award at the 2018 Waikato Regional teaching role at Fairfield College and looking after a growing Sports Awards. This award is only presented to relevant, family with her husband Ian. deserving participants, and Monica was only the fifth person – and the first woman – to receive the award. Her daughter Denise (Dee) has followed in her footsteps, as manager of the Silver Ferns and the Northern Stars in the ANZ But it wasn’t about the honours for Monica. She took great Premiership. delight in mixing with those involved with the game – from players and management to sponsors and fans. She loved being Monica’s willingness to continually share her knowledge and involved in Netball – no task was deemed too big or too small. experience from grassroots level through to the international

We live this game. Life Members in the order they were conferred:

1932 Irene McInnes+ 1949 Betty Armstrong+ 1949 Myrtle Muir+ 1965 Stella Schnack+ 1966 Sara Foster+ 1967 Rena Mackenzie+ 1967 Catherine Vautier OBE+ 1968 Eileen Lane QBE+ 1969 Evelyn Bell+ 1969 Margaret McAughtrie+ 1975 Ona Coatsworth+ 1975 Edna Yates QSM+ 1977 Jean Lodge MBE+ 1978 Joyce McCann MBE+ 1981 Marjorie Jenden QSM+ 1987 Anne Taylor OBE 1989 Dame Lois Muir OBE DNZM 1991 Judy Russell MNZM 1991 Betty Steffensen QSM 1993 Dawn Jones OBE NUNZ 1994 Joyce Ellis NUNZ+ 1994 Dal Knuckey QSM NUNZ+ 1997 Monica Leggat MNZM+ 1999 Christine Archer 2002 Fay Freeman ONZM 2003 Sheryl Dawson MNZM 2006 Sheryl Lady Wells CNZM 2010 ONZM 2010 Taini Jamison OBE 2011 Marian George QSM 2012 Kereyn Smith MNZM 2017 Leigh Gibbs ONZM 2018 Yvonne Willering ONZM

+ Now deceased

Life Members Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 75 Sevice Awards

1967 1975 198O L Coatsworth+ Waikato D Cockerton+ Matamata M Beattie Te Kawau J Durbin+ Auckland P Cullen+ Wellington D Dee Nelson J Ellis+ Auckland A Elder Canterbury M K George (nee Smith) North Shore R Lane+ Netball NZ President F Gough+ Canterbury J Lodge+ Rotorua E Hoglund (nee Penman) Ashburton 1981 J Rountree+ Auckland D Hughes Canterbury L Collins Hawke’s Bay D Knuckey+ NZUA V Fletcher West Auckland 1968 K E J McCann+ Wellington B Fryer Poverty Bay D Brown+ NZNA A Nichol+ Canterbury I Gurr+ Manawatu P Cairney+ NZNA S M J Peacock North Shore M D Jones Auckland V Flood+ NZNA J Prevett Matamata J Prankerd Wellington K Palmer+ NZNA S Ramsey Matamata S Sanderson Matamata V Rainey Waikato A Taylor Hutt Valley J Skelsey Whanganui I Weston+ NZNA A Sutton Hawke’s Bay E Yates+ Canterbury 1976 A Tippet Southland V Gavin+ Otago 1969 E George Otago 1982 P Bithell+ Taranaki D Hes+ Southland N Burns North Otago F Gibson+ Wellington L McTaggart Otago P Cleland Wellington A Jacobs Howick/Pakuranga 197O Y M Sycamore+ South Waikato N Whittleson Otago D Madgwick North Shore R McCarthy Hawke’s Bay C E Williamson Poverty Bay N McLean Western Bay of Plenty H Paul+ Wellington I Reeves South Waikato I Stuart Auckland 1977 D Smith Wellington 1971 Y A Atkins Hawke’s Bay B Woodham Marlborough V Byers Otago M Wright South Waikato M Denniston Western Bay of Plenty M E Lee Hawke’s Bay N Ford South Canterbury E Moon Waikato 1983 T Jamison Rotorua E A Taylor Waikato J Blissett Temuka and Districts B Marchant Wellington M Herron (nee Thompson) Otago 1972 1978 A Thurlow Otago S Deeble King Country I Graham+ South Waikato P McCloy Otago 1984 M Jenden+ NZNA M McConnell+ Otago R Delamare Eastern Bay of Plenty G Symes+ Hawke’s Bay M McDougall South Auckland D Fathers Thames Valley 1973 L Muir Otago N Harris Kaikoura N Shannon Eastern Bay of Plenty A Gemming Western Bay of Plenty J Russell Auckland D Simpson North Canterbury H M V Wickens Te Kawau S Smith+ Wellington A Temple Wellington A Turnbull Thames Valley 1974 B Ditford+ Canterbury 1979 1985 E Findlay Southland L Duffy Hutt Valley M Dorne+ Horowhenua O Husband Ashburton E Hansen Manawatu 1986 D Wortman Wellington J Lee+ Canterbury B Harding Hawke’s Bay B Plant+ Wellington M Pierson Hutt Valley N Peggs West Auckland N Read+ Canterbury H Yates+ Canterbury B Wood Taranaki J Selby Manawatu O Shannahan Canterbury B M Steffensen Manawatu

+ Now deceased

We live this game. 1987 1995 2OO3 M Donovan King Country Lois Bush Auckland Lyn Bailey Howick/Pakuranga J Williams Howick/Pakuranga Jean Hansen Northland Annette Lewis Horowhenua Beverley Harrison Howick/Pakuranga Lyndsay Meads Katikati 1988 Keitha McKendry+ Manawatu Doreen Neil Rotorua H Brewer West Auckland Margaret Sheppard Pukekohe Hiraina Hilda Ross+ Harbourside F Freeman North Shore Mary Thompson Rotorua M Kennedy South Canterbury 1997 Janet Hefford Canterbury 2OO4 1989 Jessie Thompson Canterbury Irene Collins North Harbour C Archer Wellington Valerie Winder Whanganui Joanna Paora Hutt Valley M Leggat+ Waikato Mirth Solomon Rotorua J Murray+ Canterbury 1998 Elaine Tollen Manurewa E Robinson South Canterbury Flora Beynon Buller/Westland Doreen Tucker Dunedin Kathleen Farrell Waikato 199O Noeline Ward Canterbury Shona Foxcroft+ Temuka and Districts Isobel Whyte Hurunui R Aberhart Nelson Alwyn Stiven West Otago B A McIntosh Mid-Canterbury Joyce Wallace Waimate 2OO5 E A Vernon Manawatu Yvonne Willering North Harbour Marjorie Carr Waikato B Wells Waitākere Eileen Margaret Crowe Christchurch 1999 1991 Maureen Flannagan Manawatu Margaret Burgess North Harbour Kereyn Smith Netball New Zealand B Armstrong Canterbury Shirley Davis Auckland Sylvia Smith Waikato A Carnie North Shore Wilma Hendry Otago Margaret Spencer+ Auckland Waitākere S Cooper North Shore May Laws Otago M Erickson+ Canterbury Gay Netton Horowhenua 2OO6 S Mackle Temuka and Districts Ann O’Brien Otago Norma Bates North 1992 Rose Williams Bay of Plenty Coast Maree Bernasconi Pukekohe Annette Parkinson Manawatu E Collett+ Waimate 2OOO Noeline Ramsey Waiuku S Dawson Bay of Plenty Coast Kathy Doyle Wellington Rebecca Tukukino Bay of Plenty L Fowler Auckland Kate Leebody Southland F Howard Western Districts Beryl O’Sullivan Manawatu 2OO7 N Ryder+ Waimate Beverley Raine Taranaki Anne Bloomfield Western N Toomer+ Kapi-Mana Tina Karaitiana Gisborne 2OO1 1993 Te Aroha Keenan Auckland Waitākere Sheena Armishaw Whanganui Violet Lynch+ Eastern Southland Rita Cosgrove+ South Canterbury Colleen Bond Southland Margaret Nicholson Waikato Marlene Flavell Auckland Hazel Burrowes+ Southland Susanne Trim Manawatu Valerie Fowler Howick/Pakuranga Dorothy Fitzpatrick Marlborough Lyn Gunson Waikato Jean Gillett South Canterbury 2OO8 Nita Hornbrook+ Nelson Pat James Howick/Pakuranga Annette Bradley Whangarei Audrey Leath Ashburton Kay McIntyre North Harbour Jan Castle Howick/Pakuranga Patricia Maddocks Wellington Maureen Russell Thames Valley Suzzanne Driscoll Hutt Valley Marilyn Munro Wellington Georgina Salter+ Otago Anne Marie Leech Mid-Canterbury Jill Shanley Waikato Beverley Tibbles West Coast Julie McDonald Howick/Pakuranga Lorraine Stowell Ashburton Dianne McTigue Mid-Canterbury 2OO2 1994 Kay Norris Christchurch Robyn Broughton Southland Christine Rodda Christchurch Edna Balle Pukekohe Mary Meek Rangitikei Sheena Tyrell Mid-Canterbury Carole Craighead Auckland Margaret Perry Wellington Audrey Hinton Pukekohe Ian Schrader+ Otago Lyn Miles Canterbury Carolyn Sengelow South Canterbury Annette Orangi+ Canterbury Kathleen Thomas Sunrise Coast Sheryl Wells Auckland Heather Williamson Midland

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2OO9 2014 Beverley Douglas Netball New Zealand Margaret Bennie Otago Ngamahirau Grace Barnett Hawke’s Bay Raewyn Lovett Netball New Zealand Monica Burns Southland Tasi Betteridge Hutt Valley Shirley Hooper Netball New Zealand Robyn Harding+ Auckland Waitākere Yvonne Brew Upper Clutha Debbie Hodges Netball New Zealand Nancy Lewin Kapiti Centre Iwi Courtney Howick/Pakuranga Dr Lesley Rumball Netball New Zealand Susan Miller Counties Manukau Julie Erskine Invercargill Kerry Manders Netball New Zealand Taranaki Waikato Bay of Plenty Theresa Strachan Julie-Ann Hallett 2018 Waimarama Taumaunu Wellington Leigh Knight Papakura Sherrill Beale Gisborne Patricia Wyatt Bay of Plenty Sylvia McCleary Hawke’s Bay Geoff Bendall Waitākere Diane Yorke Bay of Plenty Briar Martindale Papakura John Bongard Netball New Zealand Bronwyn Meek Auckland Glennys Burney Christchurch 2O1O Michelle Newton North Harbour Dianne Dickens Eastern Southland Jan Gallop Tasman Grace Rhind Papakura Judith Downer North Harbour Linda Liggins Manawatu Sheryll Roy+ Dunedin Sandra Edge Wellington Lyn Pellow Auckland Waitākere Jan Skilton North Harbour Allison Ferguson Auckland Ronwyn Wilkins Motueka Gail Wenmoth Rotorua Carol Ferguson Pukekohe 2O11 2015 Bridget Gane Marlborough Paula Bailey Auckland Waitākere Ann Condor Central Otago Julie Hansen Gisborne Karen Brown Southland Alison Cormack Eastern Southland Ann Hay Wellington Madge Cathro Taranaki Therese Dixon Papakura Raewyn Henry Northern Zone LeeAnne Clark Auckland Waitākere Rayma Gunson Whangarei Shirley Hocquard Marlborough Shelley Fissenden Kaikoura Margaret Marsh Christchurch Natalie Kelly Waikato Bay of Plenty Susan Hare Hutt Valley Aileen Mason Waitākere Christena Loomans Papakura Geraldine Hodgson Nelson Amanda Nottingham Christchurch Lorna Manu Waitākere Raeline Ottley Waimate Valerie Temm Hamilton City Robyn Mayo Pukekohe Ivy Topping Taranaki Karen Naylor South Canterbury 2016 Ngami Prattley Eastern Southland 2O12 Jane Andrew Nelson Netball Anne Reid Eastern Southland Netball New Zealand Ruth Aitken Ann Bourne Netball North Harbour Bubs Reweti Wellington North Harbour Dulcie Brunel Jono Bredin Dunedin Netball Jan Teesdale Waikato Bay of Plenty Waikato Joanne Davis-Goff Jan Clough Netball Manawatu Ann Tod Netball New Zealand Netball New Zealand Tracey Fear Kathy Hely Selwyn Netball Beryl Turketo Waitākere Leigh Gibbs Netball New Zealand Anne Marett Mid-Canterbury Netball Adrianne Hayes Christchurch Veronica Martin Gisborne Netball 2019 June Kilgour Howick/Pakuranga Marilyn Milne Nelson Netball Lyn Barr Netball North Harbour Colleen Lyons Otago Maree Smith Nelson Netball Gail Benseman Mid-Canterbury Carole Maddix North Harbour Netball Centre Raewyn Mills Papakura 2017 Lillian Cattell Netball Manurewa Helen Schulz North Harbour Adrienne Ensor Dunedin Netball Pam Clayton Netball WBOP Cathie Shaw Waikato Lorraine Tapp Dunedin Netball Elaine Curtis Netball Waitākere Eleanor Simmons North Harbour Irene Takao Gisborne Netball Centre Gail Griffiths Netball North Harbour Rhonda Turner Papakura Nina Smith Howick/Pakuranga Netball Centre Marcia Hardcastle Netball North Harbour Michele Wallace North Harbour Barbara Reid Mid-Canterbury Netball Gayle Hare Netball Wellington Centre Rosemary Adlam Mid-Canterbury Netball Casey Kopua Netball WBOP 2O13 Karla Newlands Mid-Canterbury Netball Lee Manaia Netball Manurewa Hamilton City Edna Brown Fatulatetele Tolo Netball Wellington Centre Jo Morrison Dunedin Netball Centre + North Canterbury Dorothy Craighead Sally Paki Paki Nelson Netball Centre Cathy Roa Kapi Mana Netball Centre North Canterbury Isabel Forrester David Pala’amo Christchurch Netball Centre Martha Taru Netball Wellington Centre Rodney Lynette Gubb Lee Piper Netball South Zora Vitasovich Netball Waitākere Diane Moloney South Canterbury Julie Seymour Netball New Zealand Lynn Stratford South Canterbury Sharon Kearney Netball New Zealand Mureen Turfrey Eastern Southland

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Whole of Netball Plan

2015–2019 Quality Netball Experiences Final Phase 2019

The following section reports on the progress made on the priority projects during the final year of the implementation of the Whole of Netball (WON) plan.

We live this game. GROW CONNECT Participation and lifelong Connect more New Zealanders involvement. to the passion and excitement of Netball. NATIONAL PROGRAMMES

• The primary school age group is the most satisfied age COMPETITIONS group according to the Voice of the Participant survey. • After much work and following the feedback of the • 86 percent of participants said they were likely to re-join competitions review, Netball New Zealand confirmed in Mother Earth futureFERNS in 2020. 2020 there will be a change with Netball NZ U18s replacing • There were 3,831 coaches who attended a Mother Earth the previous Netball NZ U17s and Netball NZ Open Champs futureFERNS workshop. replacing Netball NZ U19s. • The Muffin Break Year 7 & 8 Player Development BRAND AND PROMOTE NETBALL Programme was implemented by 43 Centres, up from 27 Centres. • Netball’s brand as a whole remains strong. We have seen lifts in brand equity for Silver Ferns, Netball and • Each Zone hosted a Mother Earth futureFERNS Festival ANZ Premiership in 2019. Netball New Zealand worked Day this year with over 1,000 players participating. alongside SKY Sport to film a behind-the-scenes documentary of the Silver Ferns road to the Netball World NATIONAL RECREATION NETBALL PROGRAMME Cup. This is Pure was released on SKY and also on Prime TV. • Programme on hold, pending resourcing. • A Silver Ferns Brand Project was undertaken and will be delivered against in 2020. AUCKLAND STRATEGY

• A greater Auckland facilities strategy is ongoing. BUILD AND CELEBRATE NETBALL’S HERITAGE • Programme on hold pending resourcing. • Netball New Zealand secured funding from the ONE Foundation, which enabled the 1979 Silver Ferns YOUTH STRATEGY winning team to be hosted at the Cadbury Netball Series • Youth Engagement and Retention Strategy was released in Auckland. This reunion, celebrating 40 years since after six months of consultation with the community. being joint winners at the Netball World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago, included having a lunch with the current • Student coach pilot was rolled out to 100 student coaches Silver Ferns team. Videos and interviews were captured across the country. with members of the 1979 team as part of Netball New • NNZ Youth Advisory Group has been established to provide Zealand’s ongoing heritage project. youth insight. • Netball Leaders has been piloted in Netball Northern, who have helped develop the pilot.

Key:

Achieved Partially achieved On hold, pending resourcing Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 81

WIN SUSTAIN We produce Silver Ferns Sustain our game through a who win. strong Netball system – people, finances, organisations. NATIONAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

• Opportunities for developing players in the All Stars Team, NATIONAL COMMERCIAL AND FUNDING STRATEGY AND who played in the Cadbury Netball Series, and NZA Team FRAMEWORK hosting England A and Australia A. • Netball NZ continued to implement the National Funding • P2P programme including 2021 WYC eligible players with Strategy. a specialist camp focusing on building the base for 2021 • Funding was a workshop topic, run by NNZ, at Council and World Youth Cup success. this was then followed up with further workshops in each Zone later in the year. HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME • A Funding and Sponsorship Toolkit has been produced by • A High Performance Coaching Community Forum was held NNZ to assist with capability. post Netball World Cup with the theme What do we want our game to be by 2023 and onwards. • NNZ has worked directly with a mix of Zones and Centres on sponsorship opportunities and to assist in building their • International Coaching Programme included opportunities commercial programmes. for tier-1 coaches to undertake a project as part of the All Stars Campaign, Sunshine Coast Camp and Netball • National Partnerships have continued to be a focus, bringing World Cup. Projects were presented back to the coaching additional revenue to Zones and also to some Centres. community. NATIONAL MEMBER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HP STRATEGY AND SYSTEM • Netball New Zealand consulted with Zones and Centres • Silver Ferns Success at Netball World Cup winning GOLD. around membership structure and as previously communicated, the current structure will remain. • Completion of HP review and update of HP strategy. • To achieve the sport’s goals, NNZ has asked all Centres • Roll out of CYA into National Programmes and Zones. to return 2019 membership data to NNZ and a national registration spreadsheet will be formed.

VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY • Centres said thanks to their volunteers with over 43,000 Cadbury thanks-packs distributed nationally. • Cadbury activations held at 17 Centres gave participants the opportunity to say thanks to their volunteer champions. • The Cadbury Volunteer of the Month acknowledgment initiative began from June to September with 204 nominations from 45 Centres and four volunteer feature stories on NNZ communication channels. • Five volunteers awarded in the annual Cadbury Volunteer Awards across the categories of Coach, Administrator, Official, Youth and Community Champion. Winners were presented and hosted at the NZ Netball Awards. • Insights gathered through consultation with stakeholders and volunteers. NNZ volunteer strategy developed and released.

We live this game. The Netball System

NZA PROGRAMME Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 83

ANZ Premiership Netball

NORTHERN TOUR

Zones

82 Netball CENTRES

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We live this game. Independent Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Auditor’s Report Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (‘ISAs (NZ)’). We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

We are independent of the group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 (Revised) Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code To the board members of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code), and we of Netball New Zealand have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the IESBA Code.

Incorporated Our responsibilities under ISAs (NZ) are further described in the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the special purpose financial statements section of our report. REPORT ON THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our firm has also provided taxation services to the group. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and employees of our firm may also deal with the group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the Opinion group. These matters have not impaired our independence as auditor of the group. The firm has no other relationship with, In our opinion, the accompanying special purpose or interest in, the group. financial statements of Netball New Zealand Incorporated (the group), comprising Netball New Zealand Incorporated (NNZ) and its subsidiaries on pages 88 – 91: Emphasis of matter – Basis of Accounting i. present, in all material respects the group’s financial position as at 30 November 2019 and its Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to financial performance and movement in equity the special purpose financial statements, which describes the for the year ended on that date in compliance with basis of accounting. The special purpose financial statements accounting policies on page 89. are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 89. As a result, the special purpose financial We have audited the accompanying special purpose statements may not be suitable for another purpose. financial statements which comprise:

• the statement of financial position as at 30 November 2019; Other information

• the statements of financial performance and The Management, on behalf of the group, are responsible for movements in equity for the year then ended; and the other information included in the entity’s Annual Report. • notes, including a summary of significant Our opinion on the special purpose financial statements does accounting policies and other explanatory not cover any other information and we do not express any information. form of assurance conclusion thereon. Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 87

In connection with our audit of the special purpose financial statements our responsibility is to read the other information Auditor’s responsibilities and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is for the audit of the materially inconsistent with the special purpose financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or special purpose financial otherwise appears materially misstated. If, based on the statements work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to Our objective is: report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. • to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the special purpose financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and Use of this independent • to issue an independent auditor’s report that includes our auditor’s report opinion.

This independent auditor’s report is made solely to the board Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a members as a body. Our audit work has been undertaken so guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs NZ that we might state to the board members those matters will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. we are required to state to them in the independent auditor’s Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to could reasonably be expected to influence the economic anyone other than the board members as a body for our audit decisions of users taken on the basis of these special purpose work, this independent auditor’s report, or any of the opinions financial statements. we have formed. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of these special purpose financial statements is located at the Responsibilities of the External Reporting Board (XRB) website at:

Management for the http://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards-for-assurance- special purpose financial practitioners/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-7/ statements This description forms part of our independent auditor’s report. The Management, on behalf of the incorporated society, are responsible for:

• the preparation of the consolidated special purpose financial statements in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 89; • implementing necessary internal control to enable KPMG the preparation of a special purpose set of financial Auckland statements that is fairly presented and free from material 18 December 2019 misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and • assessing the ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

We live this game. Statement of Statement of Financial Performance Movements in Equity for the year ened 30 November 2019 for the year ended 30 November 2019

NNZ NNZ NNZ NNZ 2019 2018 2019 2018 Notes $000 $000 Notes $000 $000 Operating Revenue 3 19,115 18,809 Members Equity at Beginning of the Year 3,065 2,768 Operating Expenses 3 18,761 18,512 Operating Surplus for the Year 354 297 Operating Surplus 354 297 Total Recognised Revenues and Net Surplus for the Year 354 297 Expenses for the Period 354 297 Members Equity at End of the Year 6 3,418 3,065

Statement of Financial Position as at 30 November 2019

NNZ NNZ 2019 2018 Notes $000 $000 Assets Cash and Short-Term Deposits 7 2,097 3,802 Accounts Receivable 2,569 799 ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Prepayments 188 362 Total Current Assets 4,854 4,963 Plant and Equipment 4 116 184 Investments 7 3,792 3,553 Allison Ferguson Total Non Current Assets 3,908 3,737 Chair TOTAL ASSETS 8,762 8,700 18 December 2019 Members Equity 6 3,418 3,065 Liabilities Creditors, GST and Accruals 1,800 1,712 Income Received in Advance 3,544 3,923 Matt Whineray 5,344 5,635 Chair, Audit and Risk Committee TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 8,762 8,700 18 December 2019 Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 89

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 November 2019

1 Accounting Policies Reporting Entity Contra Netball New Zealand Incorporated (NNZ) is an Incorporated Contra received is recognised as sponsorship revenue Society in New Zealand. NNZ is a Public Benefit Entity. The when amounts are quantifiable in terms of the sponsorship primary objectives of NNZ is for the administration, promotion contract. and development of Netball. The consolidated financial Accounts Receivable statements of NNZ comprise NNZ and it’s subsidiary New Accounts Receivable are shown at an amount that represents Netball Team Limited referred to as NNZ. The special purpose their estimated realisable value. financial statements have been prepared in accordance with s23(i) of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Investments Investments have been valued at market value as at 30 Basis of Reporting November 2019. The movement has been recognised through The special purpose financial statements have been prepared the Statement of Financial Performance. applying the accounting principles of accrual accounting and the double-entry method of recording financial statements. Plant, Equipment and Depreciation The special purpose financial statements have been prepared Plant and Equipment is stated at cost less accumulated on the basis of historical cost. The financial statements depreciation. Plant and Equipment have been written off comprise of Statement of Financial Position, Performance, over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis to Movements in Equity and Accounting Policies, as well as the calculate the depreciation charge for the period as follows: notes to these statements. The financial statements are Office Alterations 10 years presented in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$). Office Equipment 2-5 years Furniture and Fittings 2-15 years Consolidation Other Equipment 2-5 years The consolidated special purpose financial statements include the parent (NNZ) and its subsidary (New Netball Team Uniforms Ltd) which are accounted for using the purchase method. Uniforms are expensed at the time of purchase, unless All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated on purchased for future squads. consolidation. Taxation Going Concern NNZ is a non-profit body for taxation purposes under section The financial statements have been prepared on a going- CW 46 of the Income Tax Act 2007 and as such no taxation is concern basis. payable on the profit for the year.

Goods and Services Tax Changes in Accounting Policies Figures shown in these financial statements are exclusive of There has been no change in accounting policies during the GST, with the exception of accounts receivable and accounts year, and all policies have been applied on a consistent basis payable. to all periods presented in these financial statements.

Revenue Recognition The revenue from sponsorship contracts is allocated over the term of the contract. Where the sponsorship relates to a specific event the revenue is recognised when the event occurs. The revenue from grants that are project specific is recognised when the project occurs.

We live this game. 2 Commitments 3 Operating Surplus

NNZ NNZ NNZ NNZ Commitments under non-cancellable 2019 2018 2019 2018 operating leases $000 $000 Operating Surplus includes: $000 $000 Current 219 57 Income Non-current 215 - Sponsorship 10,384 10,211 Total Operating Lease Commitments 434 57 Sport NZ and HPSNZ 2,571 2,475 Grants 2,540 3,102 Expenses Audit Fees 20 20 Depreciation 104 134 Rental and Operating Lease Expenses 215 167 Unrealised Gain on Investments 390 - Realised Gain/(Loss) on Investments 18 10

4 Plant and Equipment

NNZ 2019 ($000) NNZ 2018 ($000) ACCUM BOOK ACCUM BOOK COST DEPN DEPN VALUE COST DEPN DEPN VALUE Office Alterations 80 23 77 3 80 25 54 26 Office Equipment 149 6 126 23 143 12 122 22 Furniture and Fittings 147 14 107 40 147 15 92 55 Other Equipment 705 61 655 50 675 82 593 81 1,081 104 965 116 1,045 134 861 184 Netball New Zealand Annual Report 2019 91

5 Board Honoraria 8 Loans An honoraria payment was made to Board Members for 2018 NNZ and Netball Central Zone had a loan agreement in place and 2019 as follows: President $10,500, Board Chair $25,000, amounting to $nil (2018: $105,928). NNZ had fully provided F&A Committee Chair $13,500, five remaining Board Members for this loan by 30 November 2017. The loan was written off $10,500 each. The CEO does not receive an honorarium. against the provision across 2017 and 2018. This agreement allowed for interest to be charged at the lenders request. No interest was charged. 6 Members Equity 9 Guarantee and Contingencies NNZ NNZ 2019 2018 $000 $000 NNZ has guaranteed a $100,000 overdraft facility for Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty in 2018 and 2019. Post November General Funds 3,418 3,065 2018, NNZ has provided letters of financial support to Netball Total Members Equity 3,418 3,065 Northern and Netball Mainland.

10 7 Cash and Investments Related Party Transactions The ANZ Premiership commenced in 2017. This competition NNZ NNZ is owned by NNZ, and New Netball Team Ltd was established 2019 2018 $000 $000 for the sixth team (Northern Stars) that participates in the Cash and Fixed Interest - short term 2,097 3,802 competition. This company is 100% owned by NNZ and is also consolidated into NNZ Group results. Fixed Interest - long term 3,792 3,553 Total Cash and Investments 5,888 7,355 One of the NNZ Board members is also a Board Member of New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT). NNZ has recognised NNZ has an overdraft facility of $200,000 (2018: $200,000). NZCT grant income of $294,843 (2018: $415,000). The Board Member removes themselves from any NZCT discussions regarding NNZ funding.

11 Subsequent Events There have been no events subsequent to balance date that would have a material impact on the financial statements (2018: $nil).

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