Volunteers

Netball volunteers recognised for extraordinary service across Aotearoa

2025-10-27T01:26:08+13:00

91ɫ��Ƭ has celebrated the people who keep the game moving every week, announcing this year’s WM 91ɫ��Ƭ Volunteer of the Year winners across coaching, officiating, administration, youth leadership, and community impact.

91ɫ��Ƭ umpire recognised for international contribution

2025-09-28T20:27:21+13:00

91ɫ��Ƭ has recognised the contribution umpiring stalwart Colleen Bond has made to the sport at an international level as she steps down from her roles with World Netball.

Phillipa Whitney celebrates over 30 years of service

2025-08-10T21:07:03+12:00

At Naenae Collegians United Netball Club, you’ll find a strong community, and right at the heart of it is Club President Phillipa Whitney, a dedicated volunteer whose impact spans more than three decades.

Growing the game in Mangōnui – one tamaiti at a time

2025-07-13T21:44:24+12:00

In the Far North, volunteer Atawhai Heta is helping reshape junior netball, not just by teaching the game, but by building a strong sense of community and shared purpose.

A Lifelong Commitment to Community. Kelly Camerons 25 Years of Service to Netball

2025-06-12T20:22:54+12:00

With more than two decades of service to Netball, Kelly Cameron has become a familiar and valued presence at Shore Rovers Netball Club and across the North Harbour region.

Special centenary celebration for Ōtorohanga Netball Centre

2024-10-24T22:29:28+13:00

The Ōtorohanga Netball Centre has added its special touch to honouring 100 years of netball in 91ɫ��Ƭ by hosting a gathering of past and present members for an occasion of celebration.

Four decades of service to Northern Wairoa Netball

2024-10-13T22:53:50+13:00

Norma Ker runs the control room for the Junior and Senior Netball Centre every Saturday morning from 8.30am – a job she has been doing for 47 years!

Extraordinary Year 12 student giving back to the game

2024-10-13T22:51:48+13:00

An exceptional volunteer, wise beyond her years – Mrinali Padiyar – a Year 12 student at Epsom Girls Grammar is described as having a character marked by kindness, encouragement, and sincerity.

Meet Rachel Little: Championing youth netball in Wakatipu

2024-09-29T23:20:52+13:00

Wakatipu’s Rachel Little has always been involved in sport and now finds fulfilment in giving back to her community by volunteering her time to support junior netball.

Netball Manurewa thankful for Chambers commitment to their community

2024-09-17T20:39:42+12:00

Matt Chambers was one of the NNZ Service Award recipients – and it’s no surprise - he has devoted over 18 years to the sport both as an umpire and an umpire convenor and has an unwavering commitment to the Netball Manurewa community.

Mangonui celebrates a champion volunteer

2024-09-16T04:00:05+12:00

Local Mangonui volunteer Sarah Hammond can usually be found working quietly away behind the scenes. However, Sarah has given over a decade of service to the sport and believes that volunteering offers rewards far beyond the game itself.

Eastern Southland’s coaching duo reflect on a positive season

2024-09-08T08:59:11+12:00

Co-coaching can be tricky to navigate – but two dedicated coaches from Eastern Southland showed what can be possible when philosophies align. Sure, the focus is always on the scoreboard, but how big is the win when what happens on the court brings players and whānau together off it, contributing positively to a vibrant sporting community.