Netball New Zealand is on the hunt for a new chief executive.

Embattled Jennie Wyllie has resigned with immediate effect after nine years in the role, acknowledging 'challenges along the way'.

Wyllie has been in the spotlight over the drawn-out Dame Noeline Taurua saga - where the Silver Ferns coach was temporarily suspended for high performance environment issues.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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