Netball New Zealand

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

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

Revenue

Founded

1926

Headcount

Headquarters

New Zealand

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The future of the ANZ Premiership is in question for a third consecutive year due to a lack of an announced broadcast deal and official communication from Netball New Zealand regarding its plans, as of July 6. Previously, on June 24, Sky New Zealand renewed its partnership with Netball New Zealand, securing rights to broadcast all Silver Ferns international matches for 2026. This agreement means Silver Ferns fixtures will be shown live on Sky Sport and streamed through Sky Sport Now, with audiences also able to watch the team during the upcoming Commonwealth Games on Sky and Three. Earlier, on May 27, Netball New Zealand appointed experienced leaders Parekawhia McLean and Tracey Hook-Ihaka to its board, bringing deep expertise in governance, Māori development, and financial leadership. This followed the appointment of Alastair Carruthers CNZM as its new Board Chair on April 29, replacing Matt Whineray, who had announced in February he would be stepping down along with three other board members after a "challenging period for the sport." Carruthers, a governance leader across New Zealand's legal, commercial, media, arts, and public sectors, was appointed amid a "reset" for the organization to set a new direction.

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

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Netball New Zealand's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Netball New Zealand's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is netball. For full access to Netball New Zealand's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

23rd

2026

23:36

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies, Operational Challenges

'Bigger than we expected': ANZ Premiership records significant loss

Despite attracting its biggest television audience in years, the ANZ Premiership is set to record a significant loss of around $3.7 million in 2026, casting further doubt over the future of New Zealand’s domestic netball competition.

Newstalk ZB

Jul

22nd

2026

01:05

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Netball NZ tells ANZ Premiership staff that contracts can’t be extended

Netball New Zealand has emailed coaches and staff at three ANZ Premiership franchises telling them their contracts cannot be extended at this stage. Stars general manager Jane Bennett and assistant coach Leana de Bruin have confirmed they received the email earlier this week, and the Herald understands staff and coaches at the Mainland Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have too.

NZ Herald

Jul

22nd

2026

01:05

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Netball NZ tells ANZ Premiership staff that contracts can’t be extended

NZ Herald

Jul

6th

2026

11:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

After a turbulent year at Netball NZ, the future looks shaky

Prefer Newsroom on Google The future of the ANZ Premiership is in question for a third straight year, with no broadcast deal announced yet, and no official word from Netball New Zealand about what’s to come.

Newsroom

Jun

24th

2026

23:43

B2B Tag

Sky NZ secures Silver Ferns broadcast rights for 2026

Sky New Zealand has renewed its partnership with Netball New Zealand for a further year, securing rights to broadcast all Silver Ferns international matches during 2026. The agreement means Silver Ferns fixtures will be shown live on Sky Sport and streamed through Sky Sport Now. Sky also noted that audiences will be able to watch the team during the upcoming Commonwealth Games on Sky and Three.

Telecompaper

May

27th

2026

10:23

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball New Zealand

Netball New Zealand has appointed experienced leaders Parekawhia McLean and Tracey Hook-Ihaka to its board, bringing deep expertise in governance, Māori development and financial leadership to the organisation. Board Chair Alastair Carruthers CNZM, says the two new directors are passionate about netball and bring significant skills and perspectives to the board.

Netball New Zealand

Apr

29th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball New Zealand Appoints Alastair Carruthers CNZM As Board Chair

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

Scoop

Apr

29th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

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

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

RNZ

Apr

27th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

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

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

NZ Herald

Apr

23rd

2026

17:30

B2B Tag

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

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

NZ Herald

Apr

7th

2026

21:57

B2B Tag

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

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

NZ Herald

Mar

27th

2026

19:41

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Netball New Zealand

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

Netball New Zealand

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

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