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Fair Play
Zoë George and a roster of athletic co-hosts shine the spotlight on women in sport. – from results and athletes to current affairs and issues.
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The year of a Ferns fairytale, football and fair pay
20 Dec 2019From the Silver Ferns’ stunning World Cup victory, to the fight for equal pay, it’s been a big year for women in sport. Fair Play’s Zoë George looks back at what 2019 had to offer both on and off the… Read more Audio
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Women must lean into the sports board table
28 Nov 2019Is the drive for NZ sports boards to reach a quota of 40 percent women by the end of 2021 a realistic goal, if women don’t put their hands up? Fair Play’s Zoë George asks female sports leaders. Read more
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Toilet equality - piss poor
Access to toilets is a basic human right, but for millions of people around the world, and in New Zealand, it’s a struggle. Fair Play’s Zoë George reports on why this still happens and what needs to… Read more
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Women’s sport funding isn’t ‘reverse discrimination’
31 Oct 2019A leading American sports academic has warned of a backlash following the announcement of a new $2.7 million fund for New Zealand women in elite sports leadership and coaching. Read more
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“Invisible” disabilities shouldn’t impair access to sport
26 Sep 2019Making time to listen and understand is key to helping women and girls with “invisible” impairments participate in sport in New Zealand. Read more
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Women’s cricket agreement is a start - but the gap is still wide
30 Aug 2019A new three-year payment agreement for women cricketers in New Zealand may be a breakthrough, but the gap between men and women is still wide. Read more
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Making sport accessible to all
25 Jul 2019The practice of sport is a human right, but why is there still segregation, and discrimination, based on gender? To find a solution we unpack traditional sports practices, the physical side of sport… Read more
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‘Support Women’s Sport Basin Reserve’: ‘Bold’ name for ground proposed
17 Jul 2019A new name is being proposed for the Basin Reserve, with a strong push for the Wellington cricket ground to be renamed ‘Support Women’s Sport Basin Reserve’. Read more
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Influencing positive social change through sport
28 Jun 2019Creating positive social change through sport is at the heart of Michele Cox's game plan in her new role as CEO of the New Zealand Football Foundation. Read more
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Helen Clark urges women: ‘Make your luck and hustle’
Former New Zealand Prime Minister the Rt Hon Helen Clark is a formidable leader. But she, like many women in leadership, has had to fight every step of the way. She speaks with Fair Play’s Zoë George… Read more
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Why Rachel Māia chose to have her leg amputated
30 Apr 2019What's it like to look at your leg for the last time then ask doctors to amputate it? Zoë George follows champion rock climber Rachel Māia as she says goodbye to her limb and embarks on a new chapter… Read more Audio
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Toilets for all… not almost all
29 Mar 2019Public toilets around the country, including at the Basin Reserve cricket ground, should be for all, not just for some according to an accessibility toilet advocate. Read more Video, Audio
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How to prevent sexual violence through and in sport
27 Feb 2019This month Fair Play brings in experts to give advice on how to prevent sexual violence in sport and through sport. Read more Audio
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Halbergs: U17s should win Team of the Year
29 Jan 2019This month on Fair Play, Football Ferns’ Sarah Gregorius gives us her take on the U17's chances at the Halbergs, Windsurfing legend Barbara Kendall and Seventh Degree Blackbelt Ava Strong talk… Read more Audio
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Expert female voices still not being heard in sports coverage
19 Dec 2018Only eight percent of guest analysts on Sky sports coverage are women, even though coverage of women in sport has increased. Zoë George, Suzanne McFadden and lead researcher Kylie Thompson ask why. Read more Audio
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Basin's lack of facilities for women, disabled "unacceptable"
Wellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons says it’s unacceptable the Basin Reserve does not cater sufficiently for women and those with disabilities, but says the council is addressing the… Read more Audio
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If you’re not sitting at the table, you are on the menu
“If you’re not sitting at the table, you are on the menu”. That’s the warning given to Women in Sport Aotearoa (Wispa) by the Botswana delegation who handed the reins over to a world leading working… Read more Audio
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Govt money should fund women not All Blacks’ pay packets
If the government is to give more money to rugby, then it should go to women and diversity in the sport, not the All Blacks says a former international player turned MP. Read more Audio
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Fair Play: Speaking up in Sport
Zoë George and co-host Yadana Saw discover how to speak up with sports psychologist Karen Nimmo, celebrate the LGBTQI+ community with the Central Pulse netball team, find out about pickleball and get… Read more Audio
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Fair Play: Being female in sport is not a disability
24 May 2018WRFU listed "female player" alongside "physical" and "developmental" conditions. Zoë George, NZRU’s Cate Sexton, Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero and para-climber Rachel Carter discuss… Read more Audio
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Fair Play: NZC president Debbie Hockley threatened with violence
Sports journalist Zoë George with co-host Sports Psychologist Karen Nimmo discover NZC president and cricket commentator Debbie Hockley has been threatened with violence and call sexist names online… Read more Audio
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Fair Play March 2018 - Silver Ferns still chasing gold
Sports journalist Zoë George and a roster of athletic co-hosts shine the spotlight on women in sports – this month Silver Ferns captain Katrina Grant look towards the Commonwealth Games, Karen Nimmo… Read more Audio
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Stamping out harassment at sports events
23 Feb 2018Sports journalist Zoë George and co-host Judy O'Brien shine the spotlight on women in sports – this month putting a stop to sexual harassment at sporting events; gender diversity; the upcoming White… Read more Audio
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NZ not immune to sexual abuse in sport
Sports journalist Zoë George and a roster of athletic co-hosts shine the spotlight on women in sports – this month women commentating men’s cricket, dividing sport by gender, potty parity and the rise… Read more Audio
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Fair Play for December 2017
14 Dec 2017Sports journalist Zoë George and a roster of athletic co-hosts shine the spotlight on women in sports – from results and athletes to current affairs and issues. Read more Audio
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Fairplay for November 2017
Zoe George shines the spotlight on women in sport – pay parity, the Rugby League World Cup, the growth of women's rugby and how to find the perfect sports shoe. Read more Audio
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Fair Play for October 2017
Zoe George and White Fern Sophie Devine shine the spotlight on women in sport - from results and athletes to current affairs and issues. Read more Audio
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