The annual NNZ Zone futureFERNS Festival Day once again provided a fantastic opportunity for Woolworths to support our Centres and help deliver great netball experiences in the futureFERNS space.

This year, Netball Whakatāne Centre hosted their end-of-season festival for the Year 1–4 grade on a beautiful sunny afternoon in the Bay.

A standout moment of the day was the mass warm-up, led by an unforgettable cast of characters: Papa Carrot (Al – President), Nanny Carrot (Storm – Junior Coordinator), Princess Pea (Molly – Volunteer), and Saviour Tui, who took centre stage dressed as a banana. Their energy and enthusiasm set the tone for a fun-filled event.

After playing their final games for the season, the children enjoyed a free sausage sizzle, snacks, fruit, and an ice block — generously provided by Woolworths. With the sun shining and plenty of smiles all around, it was the perfect atmosphere to celebrate another great year of junior netball.

Articleby: Aimee Te Whata, WBOP Zone Participation Lead
Article added: December 2025