Coaching Appointments for Representative teams 2022/23
The NZMMNA Board are proud to announce the Coaching Appointments for our Representative teams for 2022/23 are as follows :
NZ Mens Open
NZ Mens Open Coach is Dion Te Whetu
NZ Mixed
NZ Mixed Coach for the Cadbury Series is Marg Foster
NZ Under 23's
NZ Under 23’s Coach is Taz (Tash) Tawhara
NZ Under 20's
NZ Under 20’s Coach is Sarah Michelle Hansen-Vaeau
This process has been undertaken as per the NZMMNA High Performance, International Teams and Appointments Policy, where the Appointments Panel interviewed all applicants and made a final recommendation to the NZMMNA Board. The Board subsequently met & have endorsed the Appointments Panels’ recommendations. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank the members of the Appointments Panel for their dedication & professionalism and wish our coaches the very best in this busiest of calendar years for Mens & Mixed Netball in New Zealand
Junior Manapori
Vice-President
NZMMNA
NZ Mens Open
NZ Mens Open Coach is Dion Te Whetu
- Technical Advisor for the Cadbury Series is Natalie Milicich
- Assistant Coach for the Trans-Tasman Series is Marg Foster
NZ Mixed
NZ Mixed Coach for the Cadbury Series is Marg Foster
- Assistant Coach is Tania Anderson
NZ Under 23's
NZ Under 23’s Coach is Taz (Tash) Tawhara
NZ Under 20's
NZ Under 20’s Coach is Sarah Michelle Hansen-Vaeau
This process has been undertaken as per the NZMMNA High Performance, International Teams and Appointments Policy, where the Appointments Panel interviewed all applicants and made a final recommendation to the NZMMNA Board. The Board subsequently met & have endorsed the Appointments Panels’ recommendations. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank the members of the Appointments Panel for their dedication & professionalism and wish our coaches the very best in this busiest of calendar years for Mens & Mixed Netball in New Zealand
Junior Manapori
Vice-President
NZMMNA
Men's Nationals 2021 cancelled
The New Zealand Men's and Mixed Netball Association Board sadly confirms that due to the ongoing Covid-19 Delta outbreak, New Zealand Men's Nationals 2021 has been cancelled.
"The Board recognises all the hard work and effort put in by players, coaches, managers and associations. The ongoing health and safety of our members and the public is paramount and we believe this is the right decision at this time." said Junior Tana, NZMMNA President.
"The Board also assessed the options of holding an "invitational" style tournament with those teams who could still attend from regions in Level 2, but the restrictions placed on indoor sporting venues meant this was not a viable logistical option under current settings." said Tana.
The Board is open to considering financial support for member associations who may wish to run local tournaments, and any member who wishes to inquire about this should email us at secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com.
In light of this cancellation, the Board is actively considering a change to the 2022 NZMMNA Calendar, where Men's and Mixed Nationals 2022 would be rescheduled. This would mean potentially, that Men's Nationals 2022 would take place in the early part of 2022, with Mixed Nationals held in later months. We will engage with members over the coming weeks on this potential shift and confirm any decisions as soon as possible.
"The Board recognises all the hard work and effort put in by players, coaches, managers and associations. The ongoing health and safety of our members and the public is paramount and we believe this is the right decision at this time." said Junior Tana, NZMMNA President.
"The Board also assessed the options of holding an "invitational" style tournament with those teams who could still attend from regions in Level 2, but the restrictions placed on indoor sporting venues meant this was not a viable logistical option under current settings." said Tana.
The Board is open to considering financial support for member associations who may wish to run local tournaments, and any member who wishes to inquire about this should email us at secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com.
In light of this cancellation, the Board is actively considering a change to the 2022 NZMMNA Calendar, where Men's and Mixed Nationals 2022 would be rescheduled. This would mean potentially, that Men's Nationals 2022 would take place in the early part of 2022, with Mixed Nationals held in later months. We will engage with members over the coming weeks on this potential shift and confirm any decisions as soon as possible.
Cadbury Netball Series Squad update
Today, NZMMNA were informed by Netball New Zealand that our exemption applications for players and management based in Auckland and the Waikato regions was declined. We are disappointed for our players and management, but we respect the decision made.
Given the extraordinary challenges that the ongoing COVID-19 Delta outbreak has caused, and in partnership with Netball New Zealand, the NZMMNA Board have agreed to elevate Junior Tana and Josh McCombie, who have been with the squad as training partners, to full squad members.
The Board assessed the options available, and while this is not the decision we would have wanted to make, in concert with the coaches, we believe this is the right decision for the Aotearoa Men's squad.
Our thoughts are with players Kruze Tangira, Maru Delamere, Joseph Tukaki, Timmy Apisai, Dan Rich, Quintin Gerber and our manager, Jill Findlay. We appreciate you all and know they send their best wishes to the playing squad.
Note: Junior Tana has stood down from his role as NZMMNA President and Cadbury Series Board Liaison until the end of the Cadbury Series. Junior Manapori will be Acting NZMMNA President and John Kingi will act as Board Liaison.
For media queries contact John Kingi secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com
Given the extraordinary challenges that the ongoing COVID-19 Delta outbreak has caused, and in partnership with Netball New Zealand, the NZMMNA Board have agreed to elevate Junior Tana and Josh McCombie, who have been with the squad as training partners, to full squad members.
The Board assessed the options available, and while this is not the decision we would have wanted to make, in concert with the coaches, we believe this is the right decision for the Aotearoa Men's squad.
Our thoughts are with players Kruze Tangira, Maru Delamere, Joseph Tukaki, Timmy Apisai, Dan Rich, Quintin Gerber and our manager, Jill Findlay. We appreciate you all and know they send their best wishes to the playing squad.
Note: Junior Tana has stood down from his role as NZMMNA President and Cadbury Series Board Liaison until the end of the Cadbury Series. Junior Manapori will be Acting NZMMNA President and John Kingi will act as Board Liaison.
For media queries contact John Kingi secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com
UPDATE - Cadbury Netball Series
Following the recent decisions announced regarding Alert Level settings across Aotearoa, the New Zealand Men's and Mixed Netball Association wish to announce additional players to the Cadbury Netball Series squad:
-Jay Geldard (Christchurch Men's and Mixed Netball)
-Cameron Van Baarle (Wellington Men's and Mixed Netball)
-Victor Goldsmark White (Christchurch Men's and Mixed Netball)
-Michael Clarke (Wellington Men's and Mixed Netball)
Our thanks to these players for joining the squad at short notice.
-Jay Geldard (Christchurch Men's and Mixed Netball)
-Cameron Van Baarle (Wellington Men's and Mixed Netball)
-Victor Goldsmark White (Christchurch Men's and Mixed Netball)
-Michael Clarke (Wellington Men's and Mixed Netball)
Our thanks to these players for joining the squad at short notice.
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New Zealand Men's Invitational Team named - Mix of experience and new blood
Following a rigorous selection process, the New Zealand Men's and Mixed Netball Association are pleased to announce the 14 player squad to contest the 2021 Cadbury Netball Series against the Silver Ferns.
Leading the team once again as captain is veteran midcourter Kruze Tangira (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Atiawa), with experienced shooter Daniel Jefferies named vice captain.
"This team brings a mix of settled experience with some fresh new talent with 12 of the 14 selected players having either played at a Cadbury Netball Series before, or at international level with the New Zealand Open Men's team," said NZ Men's Invitational Head Coach David Pala'amo.
"We also recognise the importance of development, and we are excited to be bringing two new debutants, Eriata Vercoe and Amosa Faitaua-Nanai, through in this squad, who bring fresh energy, perspectives and skills."
Players have been selected from right across the motu, with players from Tāmaki-Makaurau, Kirikiriroa, Waikato, Rotorua, Pōneke and Ōtautahi.
"The focus of our selections was about bringing together a squad in a short period of time, that had established connections and experience that could hit the court quickly to take on the world champion Silver Ferns. We also have some new talent, and I am confident we have chosen a squad that can deliver a winning result for us," said assistant coach Dion Te Whetu.
"It is an honour for me to captain this team at the upcoming Cadbury Netball Series, and I am humbled to be representing Aotearoa, New Zealand Men's," added Kruze Tangira.
"I am excited to be joining Kruze in the leadership group and supporting our new players coming into this environment," said Daniel Jefferies.
"This team has the goods to take out the Cadbury Netball Series, and we look forward to leaving it all out on the court," concluded Pala'amo.
The 14 players selected in the squad are:
Kruze Tangira (Captain, Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Daniel Jefferies (Vice-Captain, Tāmaki-Makaurau Men's and Mixed)
Amosa Faitaua-Nanai (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Ben Smith (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Dallas Harema (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Daniel Rich (North Harbour Men's and Mixed)
Marutawhaorere Delamere (North Harbour Men's and Mixed)
Nick Grimmer (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Jaryn Tainui (Christchurch Mens and Mixed)
Tyra Lauagiagi (North Harbour Men's and Mixed)
Eriata Vercoe (Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Quintin Gerber (Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Joseph Tukaki (Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Timothy Apisai (Tāmaki-Makaurau Men's and Mixed)
For media queries please contact NZMMNA Media Liaison John Kingi on secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com
Leading the team once again as captain is veteran midcourter Kruze Tangira (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Atiawa), with experienced shooter Daniel Jefferies named vice captain.
"This team brings a mix of settled experience with some fresh new talent with 12 of the 14 selected players having either played at a Cadbury Netball Series before, or at international level with the New Zealand Open Men's team," said NZ Men's Invitational Head Coach David Pala'amo.
"We also recognise the importance of development, and we are excited to be bringing two new debutants, Eriata Vercoe and Amosa Faitaua-Nanai, through in this squad, who bring fresh energy, perspectives and skills."
Players have been selected from right across the motu, with players from Tāmaki-Makaurau, Kirikiriroa, Waikato, Rotorua, Pōneke and Ōtautahi.
"The focus of our selections was about bringing together a squad in a short period of time, that had established connections and experience that could hit the court quickly to take on the world champion Silver Ferns. We also have some new talent, and I am confident we have chosen a squad that can deliver a winning result for us," said assistant coach Dion Te Whetu.
"It is an honour for me to captain this team at the upcoming Cadbury Netball Series, and I am humbled to be representing Aotearoa, New Zealand Men's," added Kruze Tangira.
"I am excited to be joining Kruze in the leadership group and supporting our new players coming into this environment," said Daniel Jefferies.
"This team has the goods to take out the Cadbury Netball Series, and we look forward to leaving it all out on the court," concluded Pala'amo.
The 14 players selected in the squad are:
Kruze Tangira (Captain, Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Daniel Jefferies (Vice-Captain, Tāmaki-Makaurau Men's and Mixed)
Amosa Faitaua-Nanai (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Ben Smith (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Dallas Harema (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Daniel Rich (North Harbour Men's and Mixed)
Marutawhaorere Delamere (North Harbour Men's and Mixed)
Nick Grimmer (Christchurch Men's and Mixed)
Jaryn Tainui (Christchurch Mens and Mixed)
Tyra Lauagiagi (North Harbour Men's and Mixed)
Eriata Vercoe (Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Quintin Gerber (Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Joseph Tukaki (Waikato-Tainui Men's and Mixed)
Timothy Apisai (Tāmaki-Makaurau Men's and Mixed)
For media queries please contact NZMMNA Media Liaison John Kingi on secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com
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Jemma Karetai
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Coaches and Managers appointments - Cadbury Series 2021
The New Zealand Men's and Mixed Netball Association are pleased to announce the management team to lead the New Zealand Men's Invitational team at the 2021 Cadbury Series.
"The NZMMNA Board approved these appointments following a rigorous, transparent and fair selection process" said Junior Tana, NZMMNA President.
"We received a number of highly qualified applicants, who I want to acknowledge and thank, and it was by no means an easy decision. We trust in our processes and believe that we have the right mix of experience, skills and potential to achieve our number one goal - to win the Cadbury Series" Tana added.
Leading the coaching team as Head Coach, is David Pala'amo, a veteran of the New Zealand men's scene with 17 consecutive open men's titles and numerous international accolades to his name.
"I am humbled to be leading this invitational team and I look forward to getting in and working with my fellow management team to take back the Cadbury Series title" said Pala'amo who also coached the inaugural Cadbury Men's team to success in 2019.
"Playing the Silver Ferns is always an honour, however our focus needs to be on us, and when we step out on court, our primary aim will be to win" added Pala'amo.
Joining Pala'amo as an Assistant coach is Wellington based, Dion Te Whetu, a former New Zealand Men's and Under 23's head coach.
"I am excited to be working alongside David, and look forward to experiencing the Cadbury Series and winning back the Cadbury title, as Assistant Coach" said Te Whetu.
Supporting the coaching team is experienced manager Jill Findlay, who has previously managed teams at the elite level including New Zealand A and Under 21 teams.
"I put my hat in the ring as I have the experience to hit the ground running. With only 16 days until we go into camp, there isn't room for learning on the job. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this series and team. By doing my job right, I will give the team the best shot at taking back the Cadbury title" said Findlay.
Alongside Findlay, and with an eye to the future, Jemma Karetai has been appointed Assistant Manager.
"I am absolutely stoked to be offered this role. I am hugely passionate about Men's Netball and have come up through the Men's and Mixed pathway in Christchurch. I can't wait to work alongside David, Dion, Jill and the squad to support the Men to win the series" said Karetai.
"On behalf of New Zealand Men's and Mixed we congratulate the coaching and management staff and we look forward to seeing them take on the Silver Ferns. Karawhiua!" concluded Tana.
An announcement on the 14 selected players who will contest the Cadbury Series will be made on Wednesday 22 September at 12pm.
Cadbury Series Coaching and Management team
Head Coach - David Pala'amo
Assistant Coach - Dion Te Whetu
Manager - Jill Findlay
Assistant Manager - Jemma Karetai
Media Liaison - John Kingi (NZMMNA Secretary)
Board Liaison - Junior Tana (NZMMNA President)
For media requests and queries please contact John Kingi on secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com.
"The NZMMNA Board approved these appointments following a rigorous, transparent and fair selection process" said Junior Tana, NZMMNA President.
"We received a number of highly qualified applicants, who I want to acknowledge and thank, and it was by no means an easy decision. We trust in our processes and believe that we have the right mix of experience, skills and potential to achieve our number one goal - to win the Cadbury Series" Tana added.
Leading the coaching team as Head Coach, is David Pala'amo, a veteran of the New Zealand men's scene with 17 consecutive open men's titles and numerous international accolades to his name.
"I am humbled to be leading this invitational team and I look forward to getting in and working with my fellow management team to take back the Cadbury Series title" said Pala'amo who also coached the inaugural Cadbury Men's team to success in 2019.
"Playing the Silver Ferns is always an honour, however our focus needs to be on us, and when we step out on court, our primary aim will be to win" added Pala'amo.
Joining Pala'amo as an Assistant coach is Wellington based, Dion Te Whetu, a former New Zealand Men's and Under 23's head coach.
"I am excited to be working alongside David, and look forward to experiencing the Cadbury Series and winning back the Cadbury title, as Assistant Coach" said Te Whetu.
Supporting the coaching team is experienced manager Jill Findlay, who has previously managed teams at the elite level including New Zealand A and Under 21 teams.
"I put my hat in the ring as I have the experience to hit the ground running. With only 16 days until we go into camp, there isn't room for learning on the job. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this series and team. By doing my job right, I will give the team the best shot at taking back the Cadbury title" said Findlay.
Alongside Findlay, and with an eye to the future, Jemma Karetai has been appointed Assistant Manager.
"I am absolutely stoked to be offered this role. I am hugely passionate about Men's Netball and have come up through the Men's and Mixed pathway in Christchurch. I can't wait to work alongside David, Dion, Jill and the squad to support the Men to win the series" said Karetai.
"On behalf of New Zealand Men's and Mixed we congratulate the coaching and management staff and we look forward to seeing them take on the Silver Ferns. Karawhiua!" concluded Tana.
An announcement on the 14 selected players who will contest the Cadbury Series will be made on Wednesday 22 September at 12pm.
Cadbury Series Coaching and Management team
Head Coach - David Pala'amo
Assistant Coach - Dion Te Whetu
Manager - Jill Findlay
Assistant Manager - Jemma Karetai
Media Liaison - John Kingi (NZMMNA Secretary)
Board Liaison - Junior Tana (NZMMNA President)
For media requests and queries please contact John Kingi on secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com.
Expression of Interest Sought - High Performance and Cadbury Series 2021
NZMMNA has initiated the formation of a high performance programme (HPP) aimed at identifying and supporting high performance athletes that are willing to contribute to the growth and development of our game and align with the expectations of NZMMNA's objectives and purpose. This will ensure readiness to compete on an international stage, and achieve NZMMNA goals.
As a preliminary step NZMMNA are calling for expressions of interest from our player base who would like to be considered for selection in the first high performance programme. The list of players generated by this process will be handed to the 5 selectors who will then select an initial squad using this key information at the 2021 Men's Nationals.
If you are a member of a Men's netball association in New Zealand, you can apply to be considered for selection into the high performance programme.
In addition, we are calling for expressions of interest from coaches, managers and players to participate in an invitational NZ Men's Team to compete against the Silver Ferns in a Cadbury Series replacing the Constellation Cup. You will need to be available from October 7-12, 2021.
Further details will be announced by Netball New Zealand, but anyone who is interested in participating as the coach, manager or as a player, please complete one of the below forms. An announcement will be made next week regarding the selected coaches, manager/s and players.
Players Expression of Interest - High Performance and Cadbury Series
Coach Expression of Interest - Cadbury Series
Manager Expression of Interest - Cadbury Series
All forms will close on Wednesday 15 September at 6pm. Any queries please contact us at secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com
As a preliminary step NZMMNA are calling for expressions of interest from our player base who would like to be considered for selection in the first high performance programme. The list of players generated by this process will be handed to the 5 selectors who will then select an initial squad using this key information at the 2021 Men's Nationals.
If you are a member of a Men's netball association in New Zealand, you can apply to be considered for selection into the high performance programme.
In addition, we are calling for expressions of interest from coaches, managers and players to participate in an invitational NZ Men's Team to compete against the Silver Ferns in a Cadbury Series replacing the Constellation Cup. You will need to be available from October 7-12, 2021.
Further details will be announced by Netball New Zealand, but anyone who is interested in participating as the coach, manager or as a player, please complete one of the below forms. An announcement will be made next week regarding the selected coaches, manager/s and players.
Players Expression of Interest - High Performance and Cadbury Series
Coach Expression of Interest - Cadbury Series
Manager Expression of Interest - Cadbury Series
All forms will close on Wednesday 15 September at 6pm. Any queries please contact us at secretary.nzmmna@hotmail.com
New Zealand Men's Nationals rescheduled
Tēnā koutou,
The NZMMNA Board met on Thursday 2 September and have made the following decisions regarding Men's Nationals 2021:
- Men's Nationals 2021 has been rescheduled and will be held in either Wednesday 3 November - Saturday 6 November OR Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 November in Wellington to be confirmed following close of entries
- the tournament will be held at ASB Sports Centre, as Te Rauparaha Arena is not releasing any dates in November at present
- the tournament will only go ahead if Wellington is at Alert Level 1, and every other region in Aotearoa is at Alert Levels 1 or 2
- if at any point from Wednesday 27 October Wellington goes above Alert Level 1, and/or any other region in Aotearoa goes above Alert Level 2, the tournament will be immediately cancelled to ensure fairness of access for all regions
- the Board is developing a contingency plan if the tournament has already commenced and there is an Alert Level change
- all prior entries for Men's Nationals have been withdrawn. New entries will be required and will open for 1 week from Friday 3 September and close on Friday 10 September. Please submit new entries here.
- Friday 10 September is a hard deadline and no further entries will be allowed after that date
- a further update will be made at the AGM on Tuesday 14 September, regarding the confirmed dates, entries and the draw
Important considerations included the health and safety of all players, coaches, managers and support staff, the availability of venues and the need to provide certainty for our teams and members. Organising and participating in a national tournament is no easy feat and requires significant volunteer time. We appreciate that our decisions have consequences that impact people and we believe the decisions we have made are the best possible in difficult circumstances. It is our hope that teams are able to attend the rescheduled tournament.
Our website has been updated to reflect these new changes, including new dates for fees, umpires and player registrations which you can view here.
Please get in touch with us if you require any support or clarification,
Kia haumaru, stay safe,
NZMMNA
ps see below a wee screenshot of your hard working board, who have been meeting over the last two weeks to resolve these matters.
The NZMMNA Board met on Thursday 2 September and have made the following decisions regarding Men's Nationals 2021:
- Men's Nationals 2021 has been rescheduled and will be held in either Wednesday 3 November - Saturday 6 November OR Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 November in Wellington to be confirmed following close of entries
- the tournament will be held at ASB Sports Centre, as Te Rauparaha Arena is not releasing any dates in November at present
- the tournament will only go ahead if Wellington is at Alert Level 1, and every other region in Aotearoa is at Alert Levels 1 or 2
- if at any point from Wednesday 27 October Wellington goes above Alert Level 1, and/or any other region in Aotearoa goes above Alert Level 2, the tournament will be immediately cancelled to ensure fairness of access for all regions
- the Board is developing a contingency plan if the tournament has already commenced and there is an Alert Level change
- all prior entries for Men's Nationals have been withdrawn. New entries will be required and will open for 1 week from Friday 3 September and close on Friday 10 September. Please submit new entries here.
- Friday 10 September is a hard deadline and no further entries will be allowed after that date
- a further update will be made at the AGM on Tuesday 14 September, regarding the confirmed dates, entries and the draw
Important considerations included the health and safety of all players, coaches, managers and support staff, the availability of venues and the need to provide certainty for our teams and members. Organising and participating in a national tournament is no easy feat and requires significant volunteer time. We appreciate that our decisions have consequences that impact people and we believe the decisions we have made are the best possible in difficult circumstances. It is our hope that teams are able to attend the rescheduled tournament.
Our website has been updated to reflect these new changes, including new dates for fees, umpires and player registrations which you can view here.
Please get in touch with us if you require any support or clarification,
Kia haumaru, stay safe,
NZMMNA
ps see below a wee screenshot of your hard working board, who have been meeting over the last two weeks to resolve these matters.