'Bring us into the conversation': NZ Netball Players Association head on the future of domestic game

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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 6:30pm

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New Zealand Netball Players Association boss Pippa Moore's underlining their disappointment at being left out of discussions surrounding a privatised domestic competition.

The future in once again unclear for many of the country's top players after Netball New Zealand pulled pin on a proposed league with investors Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray.

Moore says they've been pleading with the national body to involve the players.

"We have repeatedly said to Netball New Zealand, and publicly, that to bring the players in, the players can be used to assist, the players can help. Bring us into the conversation, and let's work together collectively."