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Netball New Zealand is turning the page on financial collapse by launching a private franchise league next year, backed by Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams — a bold move to save the sport’s domestic heart. With the ANZ Premiership hemorrhaging millions, the board pivoted to independent ownership, fast-tracking plans for sponsors, broadcast, and team structure. While this late-game shift left top players scrambling overseas or retiring, it’s framed as a “beta phase” toward a 2027 vision — a risky but necessary reset to rebuild, retain talent, and reignite passion for netball at home.

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