[1][2] The New Zealand team were coached by Noeline Taurua and captained by Ameliaranne Ekenasio.

[3] England were coached by Liana Leota and co-captained by Sophie Drakeford-Lewis and Halimat Adio.

[4][5][6][7][8] Before the series started, England faced criticism from Netball New Zealand and Taurua for selecting an understrength "B team".

[9][10][11][12] However they subsequently defeated New Zealand 55–54 in the opening test.

[15][16][17][18] The series was broadcast live on Sky Sport in New Zealand, on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland, on SportsMax in the Caribbean and on YouTube.