KEY POINTS:
Northern Mystic
Yvonne Willering
A former Silver Ferns defender, who is a passionate and loyal supporter of her players. Coached the Silver Ferns from 1997 to 2001, the Northern Force, and held the reins when Auckland strung together a golden era in the 1980s and 1990s.
Bay of Plenty Magic
Noeline Taurua
Once a cunning and subtle attacker who played at the highest level, Taurua has made a smooth transition to canny coach. She has coached Waikato-Bay of Plenty for five years, guiding them to title wins in 2005 and 2006.
Central Pulse
Kate Carpenter
The Singapore-based New Zealander has signed a three-year contract with the Central Pulse. Her coaching credits include Papua New Guinea in the late 1990s and Singapore since 2003.
Canterbury Tactix
Helen Mahon-Stroud
Beat out former Canterbury Flames coach Marg Foster to seal a two-year contract as coach of the new Trans-Tasman franchise. Flames assistant coach in 2007, who is taking leave from her job with the police.
Southern Steel
Robyn Broughton
Long-serving and ultra-successful coach of the Southern Sting, who she helped to 10 National Bank Cup finals, with seven title wins. Has proven her skill at provincial level many times.
- NZPA
