Black Caps test specialist Neil Wagner is moving from Otago to Northern Districts.

The big-hearted left-arm pace bowler has shifted homes from Mosgiel to Tauranga, making his playing decision for the Knights a simple equation.

Wagner arrived in Otago from South Africa in 2008 and went on to play 190 matches for the Volts, taking 579 wickets.



"It's extremely tough to leave Otago, a region that has been extremely good to me and I've been honoured to represent," Wagner said in a statement confirming his move.

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"Otago Cricket gave me my first opportunity in New Zealand and for that I'll be eternally grateful.

"Logistically it makes sense to represent Northern Districts and I thank them for the exciting new opportunity."

Wagner has just been rewarded with another central contract by New Zealand Cricket.

The process for announcing domestic contracts will begin in mid-June.

