Taurua reappointed Magic Mentor
Noeline Taurua has wasted little time mapping out her plans for 2009 after being reappointed Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic netball coach for the 2009 season.
Finishing runners-up to the NSW Swifts in this year’s inaugural ANZ Championship, Colourplus Magic were the most successful of the New Zealan... Continue...
Swifts too good for Magic in final
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s attempt to win the inaugural ANZ Championship title was thwarted by a well-drilled and consistent NSW Swifts in Sydney tonight.
The Swifts deservedly won the title on the back of a commanding 65-56 result in front of a 12,000-strong crowd at the Acer Arena.
It... Continue...
Element of surprise in Magic’s favour
Press Release July 24, 2008
Noeline Taurua’s uncanny ability to pull off the unexpected has given the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic every chance of winning the inaugural ANZ Championship netball final.
In recent weeks the Colourplus Magic coach has reinvented her team’s attacking line to such a... Continue...
Consistency the catch-cry for Magic
Press Release July 17, 2008
Talented they may be but consistency remains the key to the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s chances of reaching the final of the ANZ Championship netball competition.
Sublime at times, the Colourplus Magic have also shown their ability to go off the boil just as qui... Continue...
Second chance for Magic after heart-breaker
The Colourplus Magic will be relying on their second life to make the ANZ Championship final after suffering a heart-breaking 57-56 loss to the NSW Swifts in Hamilton on Sunday.
Courtesy of the two-life system awarded the top two finishers in the regular season, the Magic will now play the winner... Continue...
Magic favoured to play a winning hand
Press Release July 10, 2008
The unpredictable nature of netball’s ANZ Championship has dealt the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic a favourable hand ahead of Sunday’s major semifinal.
A compelling return to form in the nick of time propelled the Colourplus Magic into top spot and with it the prize... Continue...
Dazzling return to form for Magic
The Colourplus Magic were at their dazzling best in clinching a 69-44 win over the Canterbury Tactix in their final match of the regular ANZ Championship season in Hamilton today.
Doing their best to secure a home semifinal, the Magic roared back into life with a forceful effort over 60 minutes.
... Continue...
Magic’s season goes on the line
Press Release July 2, 2008
Winning rather than number crunching is the sole focus for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic heading into Saturday’s season-defining ANZ Championship netball match against the Canterbury Tactix.
Enduring a faltering three weeks, the Colourplus Magic have watched a com... Continue...
MYSTERY CREEK SOLD OUT FOR GAME AGAINST TACTIX
The last two home matches of the pool play round in the ANZ Championship have seen sell outs!!
"We think that all of a sudden people thought the time is running out to see Colourplus Magic play and so the rush for the last two matches the one in Rotorua and now the one in Hamilton will see full h... Continue...
Soul-searching time for Magic
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic have an anxious week ahead of them after losing their grip at the head of the ANZ Championship table following a dramatic 47-43 loss to the Southern Steel in Invercargill.
It rounded out an out-of-sorts three weeks for the Magic and leaves them needing a big win in... Continue...
Langman takes dual role in her stride
Press Release June 26, 2008
Laura Langman’s rightful position on the netball court is often a talking point but the dynamic midcourter is happy being a floater for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic.
Usually found in the thick of action, Langman, 22, is an easy figure to distinguish with her tr... Continue...
Magic dig deep to keep Pulse at bay
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic were forced to dig deep before overcoming the Central Pulse 46-41 in the ANZ Championship netball clash in Wellington on Saturday.
In a game they would probably rather forget, the top-of-the-table Magic had plenty of problems dispatching the plucky cellar dwellers.... Continue...
Plan B a priority for Magic attackers
Press Release June 18, 2008
Erasing bad habits remains the key to the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s fortunes in the closing rounds of the ANZ Championship netball competition.
Having built slowly through the season to a position where they could play a style to suit the conditions, the Colour... Continue...
Battling Magic undone by Vixens
The Colourplus Magic retained a tenuous grip at the top of the ANZ Championship table despite losing a titanic battle 47-40 to the Melbourne Vixens across the Tasman tonight.
Despite a brilliant defensive effort the Magic were undone by a faltering performance on attack as they dropped their seco... Continue...
Former Fern backs Magic for the final
Press Release June 12, 2008
Former Silver Fern Tanya Dearns has already penciled in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic as finalists for the ANZ Championship netball competition in late July.
The imposing defender who went on to coach the Shakers and Eastern Region believes Colourplus Magic mento... Continue...
THERMAL HEART - NEW MAJOR SPONSOR
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Netball Franchise has finalised its stable of key sponsors with the recent signing of the Thermal Heart product brand - the next generation in window and door technology. Thermal Heart is a product range of Architectural Profiles Limited (APL) and is a leading Australasian ... Continue...
Switch leaves Tod feeling right at home
Press Release June 4, 2008
The odd one out in an international-laden Waikato/Bay of Plenty netball team, unheralded defender Jodi Tod has proved an invaluable acquisition this year.
The only player in the Colourplus Magic’s first-choice line-up not to have played for the Silver Ferns, Tod’s ... Continue...
Magic look to add the polish in phase two
Press Release May 26, 2008
A lack of polish has not dimmed the fortunes of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic as they signed off from phase one of their ANZ Championship netball mission.
Despite some scrambling performances, the Colourplus Magic head into the bye this weekend comfortably placed ... Continue...
Magic repel strong Tactix fightback
The Colourplus Magic retained their winning momentum with a battling 54-50 win over the Canterbury Tactix in eighth-round ANZ Championship netball action in Christchurch today.
The Magic repelled a stubborn challenge from the Tactix to retain a clean sheet against their New Zealand rivals but wer... Continue...
The long and the short of the Magic
Press Release May 21, 2008
Age seemingly has no bounds for key Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic netball playmakers Amigene Metcalfe and Irene van Dyk.
Surrounded by young guns, the durable duo has earned the plaudits of coach Noeline Taurua for the ``unique flavour’’ they have provided during the... Continue...
Magic dispatch Steel to stay top
The Colourplus Magic fended off the Southern Steel 56-47 in Hamilton on Monday night to retain their status at the top of the ANZ Championship netball competition.
Elder stateswomen Amigene Metcalfe and Irene van Dyk spearheaded the Magic’s sixth win of the competition. Midcourter Metcalfe was th... Continue...
Williams soaring to new levels
Press Release May 15, 2008
The career of dynamic Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic netball defender Casey Williams seemingly knows no bounds.
By her own admission, the lanky Colourplus Magic custodian was `` a little bit off’’ in the opening rounds of the ANZ Championships but she has literally t... Continue...
Magic finish snuffs out Mystics
The Waikato/Bay of Penty Magic bolted away in the final quarter to record a decisive 59-45 win over the Northern Mystics in the ANZ Championship netball competition tonight.
Custodian Casey Williams was to the forefront of a withering final 15 minutes from the Magic with an outstanding allround g... Continue...
Magic target New Zealand teams
Press Release May 8, 2008
Negating their four New Zealand netball rivals is the key focus for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic during what will be a defining month of the ANZ Championships.
Colourplus Magic took the first step towards their goal of a New Zealand whitewash when they dispatche... Continue...
Magic on the rise, says Henry
Press Release April 30, 2008
A shift in position for Joline Henry has helped an improving Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic re-enforce their credentials as serious contenders in the ANZ Championship netball competition.
Stung by a loss to the NSW Swifts and less than convincing outings in the first... Continue...
Mental toughness the key, says Magic coach
Press Release April 23, 2008
Despite the obvious firepower within their ranks, the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic will need to play smarter netball if they are to make inroads in the ANZ Championship.
That’s the verdict from Colourplus Magic coach Noeline Taurua after her team’s faltering ... Continue...
Van Dyk’s game set to expand
Press Release April 16, 2008
Shooting ace Irene van Dyk is set to add to her already considerable netballing repertoire thanks to the arrival of Maria Tutaia at the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic.
At 35, van Dyk is the elder stateswoman in the Colourplus Magic line-up but is showing no signs of ... Continue...
Tutaia poised to make her mark
Press Release April 10, 2008
Long considered a rare talent, shooter Maria Tutaia’s growing maturity was pivotal in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s battling first-round ANZ Championship netball win.
A new recruit to Colourplus Magic for the inaugural trans-Tasman competition, the 22-test Sil... Continue...
Magic coach backs shooters to do the job
Press Release April 3, 2008
Shooters Maria Tutaia and Irene van Dyk hold the key for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s opening round clash of the ANZ Championship netball competition in Rotorua, on Monday night. Spearheaded by five Silver Ferns, the highly-fancied Magic face a potentially t... Continue...
Colourplus named as Magics principal sponsor.
80 to 90 people gathered in Morrinsville, including the Waikato Bay of Plenty Netball Team to learn who the naming rights sponsor was going to be for the team for the ANZ Championship. Board Chair, Peter de Luca, announced that Colourplus had joined the other sponsors that Magic had including Vod... Continue...
Old rival to give Magic a helping hand
Press Release March 17, 2008
Coach Noeline Taurua is hoping an Australian touch will help put the polish on her Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic team three weeks out from the ANZ Championship netball competition. Fresh from the weekend’s final pre-season hit-out matches in Te Awamutu, Taurua has virtu... Continue...
Success in Waipa
Media Release 17 March, 2008
Waipa Weekend was a success both on and off the court. The testing of the new stoppage rule ran with relative ease for umpires, bench officials and teams. The ten minute half time did not appear to impact on any particular group including the public. As one avid suppo... Continue...
Waipa Weekend Results
Friday 14th March
Pulse 45 vs Swifts 40
Team 55 vs sponsors 4
Magic 58 vs AIS 44
Saturday 15th March
Pulse 38 vs Magic 39
AIS 50 vs Swifts 63
Tactix 44 vs Magic 46
Pulse 28 vs AIS 52
Tactix 49 vs Swifts 59
Sunday 16th March
Tactix 38 vs Pulse 39
AIS 54 vs BOP 34
Swifts 48 vs M... Continue...
Monzee signs with Magic
Media Release 10 March, 2008
Monzee Magic has become the official name of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic mascot, following a seven-week competition where hundreds of names were entered from the netball faithful. The cartoon character used for Magic Mates, the supporters group for the younger age... Continue...
Magic look for better at Waipa
Press Release March 10, 2008
Satisfied with the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic’s first ``blow out’’ in the semi-professional netball era, coach Noeline Taurua is expecting further improvement in their second outing this weekend. Four teams – the Magic, Central Pulse, Canterbury and the NSW Swifts – ... Continue...
Magic Have a Mixed Results at Sydney Weekend
March 10, 2008
The first of the pre season weekends saw three wins and three losses for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Team. The fifteen minute each way matches meant that not a lot could be taken out of the results apart from the opportunity to give all players the chance to play and test thems... Continue...
Metcalfe back at the helm for the Magic
Press Release March 5, 2008
Amigene Metcalfe is set to re-establish her leadership credentials as the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic head into their first netball outing of the semi-professional era this weekend, in Sydney. All 10 teams – five each from New Zealand and Australia – involved in the in... Continue...
Rule changes set to impact
Press Release February 27, 2008
Significant international rule changes have forced a major re-think for franchise coaches ahead of April’s inaugural ANZ Championship netball competition.
Extending the halftime break to 10 minutes and the tightening up of stoppage time for injuries have introdu... Continue...
Five-pronged international base for Magic
Press Release 31st January, 2008
Spearheaded by five Silver Ferns, the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic today named a powerful line-up to contest the inaugural ANZ Championship netball competition starting in April.
The addition of top line shooter Maria Tutaia has fuelled the already potent mix of... Continue...
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic team:
Rachel Beale, Nicola Cooney, Keisha Grant, Joline Henry, Laura Langman, Halana Leith, Amigene Metcalfe, Brigette Tapene, Jodi Tod, Maria Tutaia, Irene van Dyk, Casey Williams.... Continue...
Magic Hold Initial Trial in Te Awamutu
27 Nov 2007
An initial trial in Te Awamutu on December 1 and 2 is being held to see where various players are at along the playing spectrum. Coach Noeline Taurua is keen to see just where players are before naming a squad whcih will lead onto the choosing of the team in January. Players have been... Continue...
New CEO for Magic
29 Oct 2007
Businessman Martin Ellis has added to a burgeoning portfolio with his appointment as chief executive officer of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Netball Franchise. As head of Event Management Solutions at Waikato Rugby, Ellis will oversee the franchise’s move towards netball’s inaugura... Continue...
Australasian Netball Competition to be the ANZ Cha
09 Oct 2007
The new Australasian netball competition will be called the ANZ Championship, Trans Tasman Netball Ltd (TTNL) announced today. ANZ has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with TTNL, the company running the premier competition. TTNL General Manager Tony Holding said the deal was criti... Continue...
Taurua Back at the Helm for Waikato Bay of Plenty
14 Sep 2007
Noeline Taurua will continue her tenure with the Waikato bay of Plenty Netball Franchise after being confirmed as coach for next year's Tasman Trophy competition. The Tasman Trophy replaces New Zealand’s National Bank Cup and Australia’s Commonwealth Bank Trophy and Taurua believes th... Continue...
