Voice of Participant (VOP) is a nationwide survey carried out by Netball NZ in conjunction with Sport NZ to gather insights into the experiences for those
engaged in netball over the previous twelve months.
The survey, carried out by an independent research company, aims to provide both big picture data and local knowledge insights to guide decision making. Since 2016, Netball NZ has conducted the survey on six occasions, with the most recent taking place in 2024. Read more about the Voice of Participant on the Sport NZ website here.
2024 Voice of Participant Survey
The 2024 Netball NZ Voice of Participant survey saw 6,424 responses –almost double the number of responses in the previous three surveys.
For Netball Northern we saw over 2,200 responses within our zone - a significant improvement on the 2022 survey with only 367 responses. The 2024 survey also saw all 16 of the netball centres in our zone reach the response threshold to receive individual centre-based reports.
2024 Voice of Participant Northern Zone Summary
View the ‘VOP 2024 Netball NZ Zone Summary Northern by age’ report here
View the Guide for interpreting summaries here
Netball Northern Results
Positively, the 2024 results told us that 81% of respondents within our zone are likely to rejoin playing netball, and 82% said their club/school/centre provides a supportive and encouraging environment.
The results also told us the main aspects people would like to see improved are;
- player development programmes
- quality of officiating
- more playing opportunities
- quality of coaching
Regrettably, the survey revealed that the frequency of inappropriate behaviour remains a concern both at the national level and within our zone, showing an increase since the 2022 survey.
These areas identified, are areas in which Netball Northern can provide support to centres and will become a part of the objectives of our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.
