Margaret Henley
United KingdomresearcherFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Margaret Henley is a dedicated researcher and historian who has devoted decades to chronicling the history of netball in New Zealand. A former lecturer in media and communication at the University of Auckland, Henley has played a pivotal role in uncovering the sport’s origins and preserving its legacy for future generations. Her significant contributions include the creation of exhibitions and the archiving of invaluable memorabilia, which highlight the vital role women have played in the sport’s development. In recognition of her efforts, she received a Netball New Zealand Service Award.
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Dr Margaret Henley was a recipient of a Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Grant for her study on netball's role in women's health.
Commonwealth Games: Netball's basketball roots and 2032 Olympic dreamsUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-23
Henley’s decades-long commitment to chronicling and preserving the sport’s history has been honoured with a Netball New Zealand Service Award.
Reward for revealing netball’s forgotten past
New Zealand· 2025-04-30
