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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 2 December 2023) | ||
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| Asian Championship | |||
| Appearances | 10 (First in 1975 ) | ||
| Best result | 7th (1975) | ||
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