Touch Southland Development Officer Ella Wilson joins us to chat about the 2026 Development Teams programme and why it's attracting so much interest across the region. With no trials and a strong focus on participation, skill development and creating opportunities, we talk about how the programme works, who can get involved, and why it's opening the door for more young touch players from Years 5 to 9.

<p>Touch Southland Development Officer Ella Wilson joins us to chat about the 2026 Development Teams programme and why it's attracting so much interest across the region. With no trials and a strong focus on participation, skill development and creating opportunities, we talk about how the programme works, who can get involved, and why it's opening the door for more young touch players from Years 5 to 9.</p>

Hokonui Breakfast with Kirstin Chittock. Gore's live and local breakfast show broadcast across South Otago and Southland on Hokonui.

<p>Hokonui Breakfast with Kirstin Chittock. Gore's live and local breakfast show broadcast across South Otago and Southland on Hokonui.</p>

Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Touch Southland Development Teams: More Kids, More Touch, More Opportunity

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