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A four person panel has been appointed to lead the independent inquiry commissioned by Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ), following the death of Olivia Podmore.

HPSNZ is now calling for applications for a second Te Hāpaitanga intake to support the development of emerging and high potential female coaches. Applications are open from today and must be received by 4 October 2021.

Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand are making good progress as we continue our work to confirm the details of the HPSNZ-Cycling New Zealand Independent Inquiry following the death of Olivia Podmore.

Cycling New Zealand together with High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) will commission an independent inquiry in the wake of Olivia Podmore’s death.

High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) has continued a programme of strategic investment in training facilities for New Zealand’s Snow Sports athletes, today announcing an additional $306,000 for the benefit of both alpine and park and pipe athletes.

Everybody in the high performance system – athletes, coaches and support staff – can inspire through their performances: from winning on the world stage in a way that makes us proud, to how they interact with each other and with the wider community as role models and ambassadors.

Michael Scott is stepping down as Chief Executive of High Performance Sport New Zealand after three years at the helm.

High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) has commissioned an independent audit of internal systems and processes to ensure it has a best practice framework for supporting the wellbeing of athletes, coaches and staff in the HP system.