The White Ferns have ended their World Twenty20 campaign with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, guaranteeing them automatic entry to the next tournament.
Sri Lanka made its biggest total of the tournament as Yashoda Mendis (45) and Chamari Atapattu (46) guided their side to 131 for seven.
The White Ferns, though, put on a much improved batting display from their previous match against South Africa, surpassing the target with an over to spare.
Having been knocked out in the pool stages due to net run-rate, the White Ferns head home having lost just one match.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Sri Lanka got off to a flying start through Mendis.
The dynamic opener slammed six fours and two sixes in her 35-ball knock.
Following her dismissal in the 11th over, Atapattu took the reins for Sri Lanka, anchoring the side until the final over.
While the lower-order only made small contributions, it was still enough to set the White Ferns a very competitive target.
Nicola Browne was the best of the bowlers with two for 16, while four others took a wicket apiece and Sara McGlashan had a run-out.
The New Zealand response was full of partnerships, despite the loss of Sophie Devine in the first over.
Suzie Bates continued her strong showing at the tournament with a team-high 45 from 36 balls.
After she was dismissed in the 11th over, the middle-order pair of Katie Perkins (28) and Rachel Priest (42 not out) steadied the ship, putting on 34 for the fourth wicket.
Perkins departed with a further 25 needed, but Priest saw out the task until the end. In the process, she made her top score for the White Ferns.
The White Ferns finish the season with a win-loss record of 11-1.
Sri Lanka 131 for seven (Yashoda Mendis 45, Chamari Atapattu 46, Nicola Browne two for 16) lost to New Zealand 135 for four (Suzie Bates 45, Rachel Priest 42 not out) by six wickets.
