TVNZ Assembles Winning Line-Up For ANZ Premiership Broadcast Coverage

With exciting new rule innovations, the ANZ Premiership is set to take its first centre pass for 2025 on TVNZ, with Saturdays live and free on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 2.

Across the 10 round robin matches, in-depth commentary until the final whistle will be provided by Jenny-May Clarkson (Silver Fern #116) and current Silver Fern Phoenix Karaka (Silver Fern #155), with Courtney Tairi (Silver Fern #151) and 1News Sports Reporter Kate Wells presenting the broadcast coverage.

Experienced broadcaster, Jenny-May is returning to her netball roots, having first been involved in commentary for the 2003 Netball World Cup. Known for her speed and pin-point pass accuracy in both a domestic and international level as a player, Clarkson is looking forward to returning to the mic on Saturdays alongside her Breakfast presenter role.

“I’m pumped to be returning to my first love – netball! From playing, coaching and commentating, it’s a natural and comfortable space for me to be in, and I’m excited to be picking up the commentator’s mic again.

“It’s a real privilege to be calling with the incredibly talented Silver Fern Phoenix Karaka and I’m really looking forward to guiding viewers through another exciting year of ANZ Premiership Netball” says Clarkson.

Karaka, currently on maternity leave, will be able to offer expert game analysis into the on-court action, having been part of the back-to-back ANZ Premiership Northern Mystics winning side in 2023 and 2024. Her first time in commentary, Phoenix is excited for the pivot this season.

“I’m stoked to still be involved within the game in some capacity. I will no doubt be challenged in this new role, but that’s what excites me most” added Karaka.

Rounding out the court is former Sky Sport reporter Courtney Tairi who will be presenting TVNZ’s Saturday broadcast live from across the motu, bringing audiences exclusive access to players, coaches and special guests’ courtside. Joining Tairi across the season is 1News’ Kate Wells, alongside being an avid fan of the game, Kate spent a year playing elite level netball with the Central Pulse.

Jenny-May and Phoenix will hit the ground running this Saturday with the Central Pulse taking on Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic, with audiences getting to experience the excitement of the two-point shot in the final five minutes of each quarter, bringing the possibility of a dramatic scoreline change.

ANZ Premiership Saturdays on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 2 starts May 10, 4pm. TVNZ will broadcast all Saturday round-robin matches live and free.

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