Hearts On Court
More Than a Game. A Night with Heart.
A one-night charity netball showcase bringing legends, personalities, and community together.
SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2026
TSB Arena, Wellington
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Witness NZ legends and celebrities battle it out. Every ticket helps fund our frontline heroes and mental health services. Tickets on sale from 2nd February.
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“At its core, Hearts on Court is about people helping people.”
The Event
Hearts on Court – Celebrity Netball Showdown is a large-scale, professionally delivered charity sporting and entertainment event created to bring people together through sport, music and shared purpose — all in support of frontline and mental-health services that care for New Zealanders when they need it most.
The event combines a high-energy celebrity netball match with live entertainment, family friendly activities, and a strong community atmosphere. Well-known New Zealand sporting figures, media personalities, entertainers, and public figures come together on the court — not as elite athletes, but as everyday humans giving their time, profile, and heart to raise awareness
and funds for vital charities.
Irene van Dyk
Patron, One Heart Charitable Trust
Irene van Dyk is more than one of the greatest netballers the game has ever known, she is a symbol of humility, resilience, generosity, and heart, qualities we all aspire to live by.
We are delighted and honoured to have Irene on board as our Patron, and proud to her walking alongside with us on this journey.
Supporting vital
New Zealand charities
New Zealand relies heavily on charitable organisations to provide essential frontline services – particularly in emergency response, mental health, and crisis support. Hearts on Court was created to shine a positive spotlight on these organisations, raise meaningful funds, and remind people that behind every siren, every call for help, and every life saved is a human story.
One night. One court. One big heart.
Irene van Dyk is more than one of the greatest netballers the game has ever known, she is a symbol of humility, resilience, generosity, and heart, qualities we all aspire to live by.
Born in South Africa and proudly embraced by New Zealand, Irene’s sporting career is truly unparalleled. She redefined excellence in netball, becoming the most capped international netball player in history and representing both South Africa and New Zealand with distinction, including more than a decade as a Silver Fern. Her on-court achievements and countless accolades speak for themselves, but it is who Irene is off the court that truly defines her legacy.
One of Irene’s most enduring qualities is her unwavering belief that no single person ever achieves greatness alone. She has always acknowledged that success is built by teams by the people beside you, behind you, and supporting you along the way. Time and again, Irene has credited those around her, often without realising just how extraordinary that support network truly was and still is.
Irene van Dyk
Patron, One Heart Charitable Trust
Throughout her career and long after retirement, Irene has consistently used her platform to uplift others. She has been a tireless advocate for community, youth, wellbeing, and inclusion, always giving back, always encouraging the next generation, and always doing so with grace rather than ego. Her leadership has never been loud or self-serving; it has been steady, principled, deeply humble, and most importantly, filled with genuine enjoyment and fun.
That is why we are incredibly proud and honoured to have Irene van Dyk as Patron of the One Heart Charitable Trust, and as one of the guiding lights behind Hearts on Court. Irene embodies exactly what One Heart stands for: unity, compassion, service, and the belief that together we can make a genuine difference.
Her presence brings not just credibility to this event, but heart, integrity, and purpose.
She reminds us that sport is not just about winning, it is about connection, inspiration,
teamwork, and lifting others up while enjoying the journey along the way.
For everyone involved in Hearts on Court, from players and volunteers to partners, sponsors, and the wider community Irene’s involvement is a true privilege. We are grateful for her trust, her guidance and her unwavering commitment to doing good. With Irene alongside us, we are reminded that when sport and community come together with the right intent, extraordinary things can happen. Not for recognition, but for impact and truly making a difference.
We are delighted and honoured to have Irene on board as our Patron, and proud to her walking alongside with us on this journey.