Southern Steel's Kate Burley has been picked for the 2023-24 Silver Ferns squad.

She will join fellow Steel player Kate Hefferman.

Meanwhile Steel's Shannon Saunders has been selected for the Silver Ferns Development Squad.

Burley's elevation into the Silver Ferns Squad follows her time in the Silver Ferns Development Squad and another strong season for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in the ANZ Premiership where she was recognised for her aerial game. 

Other newcomers include shooter Amelia Walmsley and Paric Lokotui.

Netball New Zealand’s national selectors also confirmed a Silver Ferns Development Squad which features a number of new faces, along with some experienced campaigners making a return. 

Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua said it was exciting to finalise the Silver Ferns Squad and Silver Ferns Development Squad for 2023/24 season, particularly moving into a new cycle following the Netball World Cup.

"Amelia and Kate have earned their spots in the Silver Ferns Squad through their consistency on the ANZ Premiership court this year. Paris was identified as a future Silver Fern prior to her ACL injury. Her ability to get back out on court for Tactix after that particular injury shows testament to her character and work ethic. "

"It's exciting to know most of these current squad members have the potential to be around for a few Netball World Cup cycles. These squads are demonstrating the new generation of players coming through and the depth we have been building over numerous years. This is our opportunity to bring them together to work towards a common goal."

Silver Ferns Squad

Shooters:

Ameliaranne Ekenasio

Tiana Metuarau

Grace Nweke

Amelia Walmsley

Maia Wilson

Midcourters:

Maddy Gordon

Kate Heffernan

Mila Reuelu-Buchanan

Whitney Souness

Peta Toeava

Defenders:

Karin Burger

Kate Burley

Kelly Jury

Phoenix Karaka

Paris Lokotui

Jane Watson

Silver Ferns Development Squad

Tayla Earle

Georgia Heffernan

Fa’amu Ioane

Amorangi Malesala

Parris Mason

Kimiora Poi

Shannon Saunders

Michaela Sokolich-Beatson

Carys Stythe

*Elle Temu

*Contracted until 31 December, 2023 as per international eligibility criteria