The world of netball

From City Scene, published on 2 September, 2007

World of netball - Tickets are available for the New World Netball World Championships from 10 to 17 November. Come see the first game between current champions, New Zealand (pictured above, playing Australia), and Malawi at The Trusts Stadium in Waitakere on Saturday, 10 November.

The countdown is on to 48 games of the world's most entertaining and competitive netball. Sixteen leading nations will congregate in Auckland for the New World Netball World Championships from 10 to 17 November. Auckland City Council is a government partner of the championship, and is looking forward to working with others in the region to deliver a successful, memorable event that demonstrates Auckland's ability to host major international events.

Tickets are available for the opening ceremony and first game between current champions, New Zealand (pictured right, playing Australia), and Malawi at The Trusts Stadium in Waitakere on Saturday, 10 November. Three-day finals packages and eight-game round robin tickets are also available, with special concessions for children and families. Visit www.netballworldchamps.com for more information and www.ticketek.co.nz to book tickets.