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Criticism Arises Over Dale Stephens' Appointment to Sport NZ Board

4/7/2026

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Dale Stephens has been appointed to Sport NZ’s board.
He will join Megan Campbell (Sport NZ board member), appointed in 2024.
Labour’s Cushla Tangaere-Manuel criticized the appointment as an 'old boys’ club' amid unemployment and corruption concerns.
Sport Minister Mark Mitchell said the appointment followed standard protocols and welcomed Stephens as a qualified leader.

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Story summary

Dale Stephens has been appointed to Sport NZ’s board.
He will join Megan Campbell (Sport NZ board member), appointed in 2024.
Labour’s Cushla Tangaere-Manuel criticized the appointment as an 'old boys’ club' amid unemployment and corruption concerns.
Sport Minister Mark Mitchell said the appointment followed standard protocols and welcomed Stephens as a qualified leader.