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28 May 2026

Trauma-informed tips for responding to disclosures

If you’ve ever wondered what to do or say when someone discloses harm to you, we’re here to help.
This post draws on trauma‑informed care principles to guide you in responding in a way that is supportive, respectful, and avoids re‑traumatising the person. You’ll learn what to say, what to do, and what to keep in mind when someone trusts you with their experience.
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Paul O'Neil, Josie Fitzsimons, Jonathan Jansen, Belinda Edwards and Ash Peters on stage.

23 April 2026

Integrity in action: Insights on the Integrity Code

Sector leaders got together at the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga for a free and frank kōrero about the challenges, benefits and insights they experienced while adopting or preparing to adopt the Integrity Code.
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Iain Stewart holds a framed Tuku Panel beside Commission CE Rebecca Rolls adn former Board Chair Don Mackinnon.

31 March 2026

NZ Ultimate and SkateNZ adopt Integrity Code

The Sport Integrity Commission welcomes NZ Ultimate and Skate NZ who adopted the Integrity Code effective 31 March 2026.
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24 March 2026

Sport Integrity Commission acknowledges Don Mackinnon’s tenure as Board Chair

Don Mackinnon steps down from his role as Board Chair of the Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui. Traci Houpapa MNZM has been appointed interim Chair.
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Rebecca Rolls, WORD CE Nic Johnson and Don McKinnon on stage at the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga

19 March 2026

Mountain bike charity WORD Youth MTB Adventures adopts Integrity Code

Mountain bike charity WORD Youth MTB Adventures adopts Integrity Code at the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga
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16 March 2026

Tennis icon Jelena Dokic to headline national conversation on integrity in sport and recreation

Former tennis star, author and advocate Jelena Dokic will headline the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, hosted by the Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui.
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10 December 2025

Protecting the integrity of anti-doping testing: The role of the chaperone

In this post, we hear from the person responsible for staying with the athlete from start to finish to protect the integrity of the sample. Meet Sahil Patel, anti-doping chaperone.
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Lee Jones wears a smart Commission-branded polo shirt and smiles to camera.

28 November 2025

Protecting the integrity of anti-doping testing: The role of the Doping Control Officer

Sample collection personnel are the unsung heroes of clean sport. In this post, we hear from Doping Control Officer Lee Jones, who shares what it's like to manage the doping control process.
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