Government removes Sport NZ transgender inclusion guidelines

RNZOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldFriday 22 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Ministers have directed Sport NZ to remove its guidelines for transgender inclusion in community sport. The government cited its coalition agreement with New Zealand First when making the decision. Sport NZ had previously urged the government to retain the guidance, which focused on safety, fairness, and inclusion.

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First reported by RNZ, Fri 22 Aug 2025, 1:48pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 83 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    Sport NZ urged government not to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Sport NZ urged to keep transgender guidelines, Government removes them (opens in new tab)