Central Manawa
{{short description|New Zealand netball team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=December 2022}}
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|team name = Central Manawa
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|founded = 2016
|location = Wellington
|regions = Hawke's Bay Region
Manawatū-Whanganui
Taranaki
Wellington Region
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|coach = Ngarama Milner-Olsen
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|premierships = 5 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
|league = National Netball League
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Central Manawa are a New Zealand netball team based in Wellington. Since 2016 they have represented Netball Central in the National Netball League. Netball Central is the governing body that represents the Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki and Wellington Regions. They are effectively the reserve team of Central Pulse. Between 2016 and 2018 they played as Central Zone. Since 2019, they have played as Central Manawa. Between 2017 and 2019, Central Zone/Central Manawa won three successive NNL titles. In 2022, Central Manawa won a fourth title.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/high-performance/beko-netball-league.html|title=National Netball League|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=1 May 2022}}
History
=Foundation=
In 2016, Central Zone where founder members of Netball New Zealand's National Netball League.{{cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1602/S00478/beko-joins-forces-with-new-national-netball-league.htm|title=Global brand Beko joins forces with new National Netball League|publisher=www.scoop.co.nz|date=24 February 2016|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/78700993/are-the-pulses-future-stars-in-the-central-lineup-for-the-new-national-league|title=Are the Pulse's future stars in the Central lineup for the new national league?|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=15 April 2016|access-date=10 December 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mynetball.co.nz/images/stories/zones/central/Documents_/2017/Netball-Central-AR-2016-WEB.pdf|title=Netball Central – Annual Report 2016|publisher=www.mynetball.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170417232441/https://www.mynetball.co.nz/images/stories/zones/central/Documents_/2017/Netball-Central-AR-2016-WEB.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 April 2017|date=14 February 2017|access-date=31 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/88926760/northern-gets-second-netball-team-for-beko-league|title=Northern gets second netball team for Beko League|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=31 January 2017|access-date=2 May 2022}} In the inaugural grand final a Central Zone team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie lost 51–46 to Netball South.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/south-wins-beko-netball-league-crown|title=South wins Beko Netball League crown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220044546/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/south-wins-beko-netball-league-crown|archive-date=20 February 2022|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|date=26 June 2016|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/81474553/netball-south-claim-thrilling-national-development-league-final|title=Netball South claim thrilling national development league final|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=26 June 2016|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/81479862/central-dip-out-to-south-in-national-netball-league-final|title=Central dip out to South in national netball league final|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=27 June 2016|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/manawatu-standard/20160628/282089161076618|title=Central dip out to South|via=PressReader|work=Manawatū Standard|date=28 June 2016|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/high-performance/beko-netball-league/2016.html|title=Central Zone Beko Team 2016 Beko Netball League - Grand Finalists (runners-up)|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=21 September 2022}}
=Three successive titles=
In 2017, Central Zone won their first National Netball League title. With a team featuring Karin Burger, Rhiarna Ferris, Tiana Metuarau, Kimiora Poi and Ainsleyana Puleiata, they won the title after defeating Hellers Netball Mainland 43–41 in the grand final at The Trusts Arena.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/high-performance/beko-netball-league/2017.html|title=Central Zone Beko Team 2017 - Beko Netball League - Champions|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=5 December 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/central-claim-beko-netball-league-crown|title=Central claim Beko Netball League crown|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626090443/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/central-claim-beko-netball-league-crown|archive-date=26 June 2017|date=18 June 2017|access-date=2 May 2022}} Central Zone retained the title in 2018 after defeating Waikato Bay of Plenty 62–53 in the grand final.{{cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1807/S00293/central-crowned-winners-of-the-2018-beko-netball-league.htm|title=Central crowned winners of the 2018 Beko Netball League|publisher=www.scoop.co.nz|date=29 July 2018|access-date=6 December 2022 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/central-claim-back-to-back-beko-titles.html|title=Central claim back-to-back Beko titles|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=29 July 2018|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.teaomaori.news/central-claim-beko-league-netball-title|title=Central claim Beko League netball title|publisher=www.teaomaori.news|date=30 July 2018|access-date=2 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/high-performance/beko-netball-league/2018.html|title=Central Zone Beko Team 2018 Beko Netball League - Champions|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=14 September 2022}} Ahead of the 2019 season, the team adopted a new name, voted on by the public.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/new-name-same-aim-for-defending-beko-champs.html|title=New name, same aim for defending Beko champs |publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=28 February 2019|access-date=6 December 2022}} The now renamed Central Manawa, completed a three in a row after defeating Waikato Bay of Plenty 49–46 in the 2019 grand final.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/manawa-celebrate-third-successive-beko-title.html|title=Manawa celebrate third successive Beko title|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=19 May 2019|access-date=6 December 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/central-secure-beko-netball-league-three-peat|title=Central secure Beko Netball League three-peat|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522131905/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/central-secure-beko-netball-league-three-peat|archive-date=22 May 2019|date=19 May 2019|access-date=1 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/images/stories/zones/central/Documents_/2019/Central-Annual-Report-2019.pdf|title=Netball Central – Annual Report 2019|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=1 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/high-performance/beko-netball-league/2019.html|title=Central Zone Beko Team 2019 Beko Netball League - Champions|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=7 October 2022}}
=Fourth title=
In 2022 with a team featuring Renee Matoe, Parris Mason and Amelia Walmsley, Central Manawa won a fourth title after defeating Mainland 49–41 in the grand final.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/manawa-continue-proud-legacy-with-fourth-title.html|title=Manawa continue proud legacy with fourth title|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=7 May 2022|access-date=8 May 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2205/S00048/central-manawa-win-2022-synergy-hair-netball-league-grand-final.htm|title=Central Manawa claim Synergy Hair Netball League title|publisher=www.scoop.co.nz|date=7 May 2022|access-date=3 December 2022}}
=Fifth title=
In 2023, with a team featuring Parris Mason, Central Manawa, won their fifth National Netball League title after defeating Northern Comets 45–43 in the grand final at TSB Bank Arena.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/central/news/manawa-secure-fifth-title-with-last-quarter-surge.html|title=Manawa secure fifth title with last quarter surge |publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=14 May 2023|access-date=16 August 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2305/S00089/central-manawa-edge-comets-to-win-2023-synergy-hair-netball-league.htm|title=Central Manawa Edge Comets To Win 2023 Synergy Hair Netball League|publisher=www.scoop.co.nz|date=14 May 2023|access-date=16 August 2023}}
Grand Finals
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Season ! Winners ! Score ! Runners Up ! Venue | ||||
| 2016 | Netball South | 51–46 | Central Zone | The Trusts Arena |
| 2017{{cite news|url=https://www.netballmainland.co.nz/images/stories/zones/Mainland/Documents/2017/Netball%20Mainland%20Annual%20Report%202017%20FINAL-1.pdf|title=Netball Mainland Zone Annual Report 2017|publisher=www.netballmainland.co.nz|access-date=1 May 2022}} | Central Zone | 43–41 | Hellers Netball Mainland | The Trusts Arena |
| 2018 | Central Zone | 62–53 | Waikato Bay of Plenty | Pulman Arena, Takanini |
| 2019 | Central Manawa | 49–46 | Waikato Bay of Plenty | Horncastle Arena |
| 2022 | Central Manawa | 49–41 | Mainland | Pulman Arena, Takanini |
| 2023 | Central Manawa | 45–43 | Northern Comets | TSB Bank Arena |
Notable players
=Internationals=
;{{nb|New Zealand}}
| style="vertical-align:top" | * Karin Burger
| * Tiana Metuarau
|
;{{nb|Samoa}}
- Eseta Autagavaia
- Ainsleyana Puleiata
- Saviour Tui
;{{nb|Tonga}}
- 'Api Taufa
- Salote Taufa
=Central Pulse players=
| style="vertical-align:top" | * Te Amo Amaru-Tibble
| * Renee Matoe
|
=ANZ Premiership players=
- Abby Erwood{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/win-win-for-erwood-and-manawa.html|title=Win-win for Erwood and Manawa|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=20 May 2021|access-date=6 December 2022}}
- Kelsey McPhee
- Grace Namana{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/diverse-court-roles-drive-manawa-shooter-to-new-levels.html|title=Diverse court roles drive Manawa shooter to new levels |publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=31 March 2022|access-date=6 December 2022}}
=Others=
{{small|Sources:{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/high-performance/beko-netball-league/beko-players-representation.html|title=Central Zone Player Representation|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=5 December 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/images/stories/zones/central/Documents_/2019/Central-Annual-Report-2020-web.pdf|title=Netball Central – Annual Report 2020|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|access-date=1 May 2022}}}}
=NNL Player of the Year=
Coaches
=Head coaches=
=Assistant coaches=
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Coach ! Years | |
| Frances Solia | 2016 |
| Anna Andrews-Tasola | 2017–2019 |
| Emma Weenink{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/two-new-assistants-for-central-manawa.html|title=Two new assistants for Central Manawa|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=22 October 2019|access-date=6 December 2022}} | 2019–2022 |
| John Atkins | 2019–2022 |
| Cushla Lichtwark{{cite web|url=https://www.netballcentral.co.nz/zones/central/news/former-players-take-up-coaching-roles-with-manawa.html|title=Former players take up coaching roles with Manawa|publisher=www.netballcentral.co.nz|date=14 September 2022|access-date=6 December 2022}} | 2022– |
| Renee Matoe | 2022– |
Honours
- National Netball League
- Winners: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
- Runners Up: 2016
References
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{{Central Pulse}}
{{Netball in New Zealand}}
{{Sport in Wellington}}
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Category:National Netball League (New Zealand)
Category:Sports clubs and teams established in 2016