With a team coached by Noeline Taurua, captained by Laura Langman and featuring Leana de Bruin, Irene van Dyk, Julianna Naoupu and Casey Williams, Magic eventually won the premiership.

However, they subsequently won 12 matches in a row to finish third during the regular season and champions overall.

Sources:[16][17][18][19][20] On 2, 3 and 4 March, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic hosted a pre-season tournament at the TECT Arena in Tauranga.

The tournament was won by Queensland Firebirds who defeated Melbourne Vixens 50–30 in the final.

Sources:[21][22][23][24] Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic received a bye.