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| Nickname(s) | Volley Blacks [1] | ||
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| Association | Volleyball New Zealand | ||
| Confederation | AVC | ||
| Head coach | Sebastián González Moreno | ||
| FIVB ranking | – (as of 31 July 2023) | ||
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It appeared at the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship 10 times.
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