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New Zealand Netball signs term sheet to privatise 2027

9/2/2026

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New Zealand Netball signed a term sheet with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams to privatise from 2027.
The term sheet guarantees five teams in 2027, with more possible.
18 players have signed contracts, 13 to Australia’s Super Netball and five to UK league.
Players’ Association GM Pippa Moore called the move bold and necessary, a pathway.
Netball South, Central and Northern issued a statement supporting privatised league and pledging cooperation.

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Story summary

New Zealand Netball signed a term sheet with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams to privatise from 2027.
The term sheet guarantees five teams in 2027, with more possible.
18 players have signed contracts, 13 to Australia’s Super Netball and five to UK league.
Players’ Association GM Pippa Moore called the move bold and necessary, a pathway.
Netball South, Central and Northern issued a statement supporting privatised league and pledging cooperation.