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Contestable Fund | Supporting women’s cricket beyond the boundary

Friday 17 October 2025, 01:50 pm

New Zealand Cricket is proud to support 14 initiatives through the 2025/26 Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund, continuing its mission to amplify female visibility and capability in off-fie

NZC prioritise understanding of Female Athlete Health

Thursday 29 February 2024, 10:45 am

New Zealand Cricket with support from Sport New Zealand, have adopted a multi-pronged approach to help female athlete's better understand how to support their health.

Wairarapa Female Festival an opportunity to inspire

Thursday 08 February 2024, 11:00 am

Wairarapa Cricket recently hosted their Female Cricket Festival, offering female players in the region several opportunities to compete and connect with other women in the game.

Female coaches lead the way at National U19 Tournament

Wednesday 24 January 2024, 02:00 pm

A plethora of female coaches and managers have led the way at NZC’s recent National Women’s U19 Tournament in Lincoln.

PNG Lewas retain South Seas Healthcare Pacific Cup

Wednesday 24 January 2024, 11:00 am

An inspiring week of cricket ended with Papua New Guinea emerging as South Seas Healthcare Pacific Cup Champions for 2024.

St Matthew’s Collegiate making moves in cricket

Thursday 30 November 2023, 09:00 am

Despite being relative newcomers to the cricketing arena, St Matthew’s Collegiate School in Masterton have witnessed a positive surge in their cricketing prowess over the past 6+ years.

‘Top of the South’ Tournament bridges gap for female cricketers

Wednesday 29 November 2023, 02:30 pm

The ‘Top of the South (Te tau ihu) Cricket Tournament’ arrived in Nelson this November, seeing five Twenty20 matches played between U18 female teams over three days – all on grass wickets.

Collaboration allows Young Leader programmes to thrive

Wednesday 11 October 2023, 06:00 pm

Collaboration between associations and inspiration from young leaders has allowed ‘Young Leader Programmes’ to thrive in Wellington, Canterbury & Otago

2023-24 Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund initiatives

Thursday 03 August 2023, 11:30 pm

New Zealand Cricket are delighted to be supporting fourteen (14) initiatives through the Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund this cricket season