 The ANZ Championship is a Trans @-@ Tasman competition that has been broadcast on television in both New Zealand and Australia since 2008 . It is contested among ten teams from Australia and New Zealand . It began in April 2008 , succeeding Australia 's Commonwealth Bank Trophy and New Zealand 's National Bank Cup as the pre @-@ eminent netball league in those countries . The competition is held annually between April and July , consisting of 69 matches played over 17 weeks . The ANZ Championship saw netball become a semi @-@ professional sport in both countries , with increased media coverage and player salaries . 
