The ANZ Championship may have another Australian side from 2017 with Netball Australia set to begin the process of calling for expressions of interest to add another team.
It's the first major outcome from the joint review of the trans-Tasman competition.
Netball NZ chief executive Hilary Poole said they supported the growth of the league.
"We support Australia's initiative in recruiting additional Australian teams to the competition, and look forward to determining the structure of the competition once they have tested the market, and we have further clarification around the broadcast rights from 2017 onwards," Poole said.
Netball Australia chief executive Kate Palmer said the ANZ Championship had a clear impact on Australia's success at the World Cup and Constellation Cup.
"Now we need to further capitalise on that success, and realise the commercial potential of our sport. Here in Australia, that means securing a long-term broadcast partner who we can work with to create an even more dynamic entertainment product that will attract new viewers and fans," Palmer said.
"We now have five strong, successful and sustainable teams, and there is no doubt that we have the capacity for further growth.
"All the research in Australia, points to the opportunity for more Australian teams, and more home games."
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