Minister calls for intervention in Silver Ferns coaching dispute

Wednesday 22 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 22 Oct 2025, 7:55pm

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Sports Minister Mark Mitchell has requested Sports New Zealand's assistance to resolve the Silver Ferns coaching crisis. High Performance Sport NZ has funded an independent review and player wellbeing support, despite Dame Noeline Taurua, who is at the centre of the dispute, serving on the agency's board.

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1. RNZWed 22 Oct 2025, 10:29am

   Sports Minister calls for Sports NZ to step in over Silver Ferns coaching saga (opens in new tab)

   • Silver Ferns coaching drama: Govt agency’s hand in key details revealed (opens in new tab) Wed 22 Oct 2025, 4:03pm
2. 1News via RNZWed 22 Oct 2025, 4:38pm

   Silver Ferns coach drama: Govt agency’s involvement revealed (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 22 Oct 2025, 7:55pm

   In the shadow of netball's coaching crisis (opens in new tab)