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NZ Herald
06-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Silver Ferns skipper criticises test eligibility criteria, calls for Grace Nweke exception
The 34-year-old told Newstalk ZB she will never meet the requirements, and will have to choose when to cut ties for an opportunity abroad. 'Reaching 100 is impossible for me. I won't reach 100 if I look to still play over in Suncorp [Super Netball]. The eligibility is quite tough because we have only got a handful of centurions. 'If we stick with that eligibility criteria, there would've only been a couple of people who would've been able to actually go and play [abroad]. Who knows if that needs to be revisited?' Nweke put up 54 goals to help the top of the table Swifts to their fourth victory of the season over former Stars coach Kiri Wills' Firebirds on Sunday. Ekenasio said Nweke's presence is vital for the Ferns. 'Grace is a one-of-a-kind type of player. Purely as a player, I'd love to see her playing because she's an asset to our team, massively. I love playing with her. I'll be eagerly awaiting whenever that decision is locked in.' Nweke has been vocal about her desire to still represent the Ferns, telling the Inside Netball podcast she is still holding out hope of playing tests in 2025. NNZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie said at the ANZ Premiership launch there is no update on the board's plan to review the selection policy, but it is 'on the agenda'. Wyllie last month said they are aware of Nweke's comments and the board will examine the criteria. 'They are continually reviewing and revising their views on it, so that's certainly something for our board to discuss.' Wyllie said she will stand by the board's decision. 'But I am encouraging them to make sure we continue to show flexibility and review these policies as they are needed.' Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has also expressed her desire for Nweke to receive an exemption. The 23-year-old has been retained in the national side's leadership group and Taurua is in regular contact with her. New Zealand will play South Africa in three home tests in the Taini Jamison Trophy series in September. The Ferns will then attempt to defend the Constellation Cup against the Australia Diamonds across four tests, two either side of the Tasman.
Scoop
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
NZME Announces Exclusive Partnership With Netball New Zealand
Press Release – NZME Emily Travers, NZME Head of Commercial Sport, Partnerships and Events says the partnership represents a perfect alignment between NZME's audience growth strategy and its commitment to supporting New Zealand's sporting community. New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is proud to announce an exclusive multi-year media partnership with Netball New Zealand including the Silver Ferns, ANZ Premiership competition and all six ANZ Premiership teams. The comprehensive partnership spans NZME's multi-channel media portfolio across its audio, print, digital and OneRoof real estate platforms, creating unprecedented exposure for netball across New Zealand. The partnership will be led by The Hits radio network, creating significant opportunities to engage with their target audience while supporting local netball communities. The Hits hosts will feature prominently on game days, bringing fans closer to the action both on and off the court. Emily Travers, NZME Head of Commercial Sport, Partnerships and Events says the partnership represents a perfect alignment between NZME's audience growth strategy and its commitment to supporting New Zealand's sporting community. 'Netball has such a strong presence in communities throughout the country, and we're excited to help amplify the sport's visibility while creating engaging content for our audiences across all our platforms. This new partnership also creates valuable opportunities for our advertising clients, allowing them to leverage netball-related content and audiences across NZME's extensive media network,' she says. Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie says: 'Partnering with NZME gives us unprecedented reach across multiple media channels to share the stories of our athletes, teams and competitions. This collaboration will help us achieve our objectives of growing the netball community while bringing fans closer to the sport they love. 'With more than 145,000 registered netball players in New Zealand and its position as the highest participation sport in secondary schools, netball continues to be a cornerstone of the country's sporting landscape. The sport is also seeing increasing participation from men, reflecting its evolving appeal across diverse demographics.' Complementing this partnership, NZME and the Newstalk ZB podcast network has also launched a new weekly netball podcast called Inside Netball, featuring former Silver Ferns Adine Wilson and Anna Stanley, alongside renowned netball commentator and Newstalk ZB journalist Jenny Woods. A new edition of the podcast is available every Thursday on iHeartRadio.
Scoop
30-04-2025
- Business
- Scoop
NZME Announces Exclusive Partnership With Netball New Zealand
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is proud to announce an exclusive multi-year media partnership with Netball New Zealand including the Silver Ferns, ANZ Premiership competition and all six ANZ Premiership teams. The comprehensive partnership spans NZME's multi-channel media portfolio across its audio, print, digital and OneRoof real estate platforms, creating unprecedented exposure for netball across New Zealand. The partnership will be led by The Hits radio network, creating significant opportunities to engage with their target audience while supporting local netball communities. The Hits hosts will feature prominently on game days, bringing fans closer to the action both on and off the court. Emily Travers, NZME Head of Commercial Sport, Partnerships and Events says the partnership represents a perfect alignment between NZME's audience growth strategy and its commitment to supporting New Zealand's sporting community. "Netball has such a strong presence in communities throughout the country, and we're excited to help amplify the sport's visibility while creating engaging content for our audiences across all our platforms. This new partnership also creates valuable opportunities for our advertising clients, allowing them to leverage netball-related content and audiences across NZME's extensive media network,' she says. Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie says: "Partnering with NZME gives us unprecedented reach across multiple media channels to share the stories of our athletes, teams and competitions. This collaboration will help us achieve our objectives of growing the netball community while bringing fans closer to the sport they love. 'With more than 145,000 registered netball players in New Zealand and its position as the highest participation sport in secondary schools, netball continues to be a cornerstone of the country's sporting landscape. The sport is also seeing increasing participation from men, reflecting its evolving appeal across diverse demographics.' Complementing this partnership, NZME and the Newstalk ZB podcast network has also launched a new weekly netball podcast called Inside Netball, featuring former Silver Ferns Adine Wilson and Anna Stanley, alongside renowned netball commentator and Newstalk ZB journalist Jenny Woods. A new edition of the podcast is available every Thursday on iHeartRadio.
NZ Herald
30-04-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Netball: NZME announces exclusive partnership with Netball New Zealand
'This new partnership also creates valuable opportunities for our advertising clients, allowing them to leverage netball-related content and audiences across NZME's extensive media network,' she says. Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie says: 'Partnering with NZME gives us unprecedented reach across multiple media channels to share the stories of our athletes, teams and competitions. 'This collaboration will help us achieve our objectives of growing the netball community while bringing fans closer to the sport they love. 'With more than 145,000 registered netball players in New Zealand and its position as the highest participation sport in secondary schools, netball continues to be a cornerstone of the country's sporting landscape. The sport is also seeing increasing participation from men, reflecting its evolving appeal across diverse demographics.' Complementing this partnership, NZME and the Newstalk ZB podcast network has also launched a weekly netball podcast called Inside Netball, featuring former Silver Ferns Adine Wilson and Anna Stanley, alongside renowned netball commentator and Newstalk ZB journalist Jenny Woods. A new edition of the podcast is available every Thursday on iHeartRadio.
