Amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of the ANZ Premiership, new data has indicated there's significant growth in audience and engagement.

Netball New Zealand has emailed staff and coaches at the Stars, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Mainland Tactix to say their contracts at this stage will not be extended past July 31.

The ANZ Premiership is currently without a broadcast deal or competition plan for next year, and Netball New Zealand remains in discussions with the New Zealand Netball Players Association.

Mystics defender Phoenix Karaka says this is better than last year - and being free-to-air has helped generate more interest in the game.

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Amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of the ANZ Premiership, new data has indicated there's significant growth in audience and engagement.
Netball New Zealand has emailed staff and coaches at the Stars, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Mainland Tactix to say their contracts at this stage will not be extended past July 31.
The ANZ Premiership is currently without a broadcast deal or competition plan for next year, and Netball New Zealand remains in discussions with the New Zealand Netball Players Association.
Mystics defender Phoenix Karaka says this is better than last year - and being free-to-air has helped generate more interest in the game.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Phoenix Karaka: Mystics defender on the uncertain future of the ANZ Premiership

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