Netball New Zealand has appointed Jennie Wyllie to lead the organisation as it enters a difficult period of transition. "We are absolutely delighted with the appointment of Jennie to lead Netball New Zealand into the next growth phase," Bongard said. Wyllie said she was thrilled to be appointed the role after seven years at the organisation, most recently as chief. In 2015, Netball New Zealand launched a four-year 'Whole of Netball Plan' which has four key areas - to further grow the sport, produce Silver Ferns who win, connect more New Zealanders with the sport, and have a financially sustainable netball system. "Continuing to bring together stakeholders to further develop the sport is important and the NNZ Board knows Jennie will help develop even closer relationships with the five Netball Zones throughout New Zealand."

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2016 04:07 UTC