Netball NZ board chair Matt Whineray and three more board members Pavan Vyas Stephen Cottrell and Aliesha Staples have decided to stand down from their roles.

This follows a tumultuous 2025 where netball was rocked with several issues including the broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership and the standing down of Silver Fern head coach Dame Noeline Taurua.

Matt Whineray joined D'Arcy to explain the move.

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Netball NZ board chair Matt Whineray and three more board members Pavan Vyas Stephen Cottrell and Aliesha Staples have decided to stand down from their roles.
This follows a tumultuous 2025 where netball was rocked with several issues including the broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership and the standing down of Silver Fern head coach Dame Noeline Taurua.
Matt Whineray joined D'Arcy to explain the move.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Matt Whineray: Netball NZ board chair on why he stepped down

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