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Netball’s Big Shift to Private Franchises | Auckland News
New Zealand netball is set for a seismic shift as Netball New Zealand backs a private franchise league launching in 2027, led by investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams. With a minimum of five teams on the table, the future of the sport hinges on who gets picked — and Auckland’s Jane Bennett argues her city, home to a third of the nation, deserves two teams thanks to its massive fanbase and proven success. Inspired by Mowbray and Williams’ rapid rise with Auckland FC, Bennett sees their commercial savvy as key to revitalizing netball. But time is tight: owners must prove they can deliver…
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