Over 50 high-profile sporting identities and former Olympians have signed an open letter urging the Government to rethink the guiding principles for transgender athletes participating in sports.

The letter claims Sport New Zealand’s guidelines disregard the rights of female athletes and go against scientific evidence.

Former Olympian Dave Gerrard says allowing athletes to compete under self-identification ignores the science - and dismisses female athletes.

"I'm not, for one moment, trying to exclude transgender individuals from participating - I'm just trying to get some logic to this. How far do you allow somebody to go?"

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Over 50 high-profile sporting identities and former Olympians have signed an open letter urging the Government to rethink the guiding principles for transgender athletes participating in sports.
The letter claims Sport New Zealand’s guidelines disregard the rights of female athletes and go against scientific evidence.
Former Olympian Dave Gerrard says allowing athletes to compete under self-identification ignores the science - and dismisses female athletes.
"I'm not, for one moment, trying to exclude transgender individuals from participating - I'm just trying to get some logic to this. How far do you allow somebody to go?"
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Dave Gerrard: former Olympian and Otago University Emeritus Professor on the open letter urging the Government to rethink letting trans athletes take part in sports

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Plugging a a solar panel into your own wall is currently illegal in New Zealand, but the Government's looking into changing that.

In a post on Facebook, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says work is currently under way to make this change happen.

Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey has welcomed this move, saying this development would be 'amazing'.

"It's something that we thought needed to happen in New Zealand, it hasn't happened in Australia yet - we copy a lot of our regulations and standards from Australia, so we're breaking the mould and heading out and doing it ourselves."

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Plugging a a solar panel into your own wall is currently illegal in New Zealand, but the Government's looking into changing that.
In a post on Facebook, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says work is currently under way to make this change happen.
Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey has welcomed this move, saying this development would be 'amazing'.
"It's something that we thought needed to happen in New Zealand, it hasn't happened in Australia yet - we copy a lot of our regulations and standards from Australia, so we're breaking the mould and heading out and doing it ourselves."
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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government looking to changes laws on plug-in solar panels

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Has a second NRL team in New Zealand edged closer to a reality after the NRL's new multi-billion dollar broadcast deal?

The Australian Rugby League Commission has signed a new seven-year TV rights deal with its existing partners on both sides of the Tasman, including Sky TV, starting in 2028.

The NRL wants to increase to 20 teams during that period, with Christchurch considered a candidate for an expansion licence.

Sky TV boss Sophie Moloney has been asked what the new deal means to that end.

"That's definitely one for the commission - that wasn't determinist of our values, we've valued it up based on what we've got and we love our Warriors." 

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Has a second NRL team in New Zealand edged closer to a reality after the NRL's new multi-billion dollar broadcast deal?
The Australian Rugby League Commission has signed a new seven-year TV rights deal with its existing partners on both sides of the Tasman, including Sky TV, starting in 2028.
The NRL wants to increase to 20 teams during that period, with Christchurch considered a candidate for an expansion licence.
Sky TV boss Sophie Moloney has been asked what the new deal means to that end.
"That's definitely one for the commission - that wasn't determinist of our values, we've valued it up based on what we've got and we love our Warriors."&nbsp;
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Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on Sky winning NRL and Warriors rights in new broadcast deal

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Tauranga residents are up in arms over NZTA's plan for a second toll point on the new Eastern Link.

Drivers passing through the Pāpāmoa East Interchange would be charged $1.10, on top of the $2.30 already charged.

A public meeting tomorrow's expected to be fiery. 

City Councillor Steve Morris says it's not fair for people living in Pāpāmoa East.

"What's worse is that 80 cents out of that $1.10, according to NZTA, is going on transaction charges."

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Tauranga residents are up in arms over NZTA's plan for a second toll point on the new Eastern Link.
Drivers passing through the Pāpāmoa East Interchange would be charged $1.10, on top of the $2.30 already charged.
A public meeting tomorrow's expected to be fiery.&nbsp;
City Councillor Steve Morris says it's not fair for people living in Pāpāmoa East.
"What's worse is that 80 cents out of that $1.10, according to NZTA, is going on transaction charges."
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Steve Morris: Tauranga City Councillor on NZTA's plan for a new toll point on the Eastern Link

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Dave Gerrard: former Olympian and Otago University Emeritus Professor on the open letter urging the Government to rethink letting trans athletes take part in sports

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