Competition was fierce at the Waitangi Day netball game on Saturday morning when New Zealand took on The World at Wellington oval.
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The sign on day and Waitangi day match was a success with many players, newbies and spectators attending.
After the national anthems of both New Zealand and Australia were sung by Sabrina Gasio, the Waitangi game was played in four-ten minute quarters.
Spectators were treated to a showdown when both teams fought like champions.
The teams drew in an action-packed first quarter.
New Zealand took the lead in the second quarter by two points but by the third quarter the two teams were in a draw again.
The last quarter saw New Zealand amp up the pace and blow the World out of the court with a victorious 27-17 win.