Statement regarding Human Rights Commission open letter

Sep 8 • General News, International • 1836 Views • Comments Off on Statement regarding Human Rights Commission open letter

New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew has today said:

“Despite all we are doing in this area, recent events show we have not got it right so we will talk with the Commissioner as a priority on what more we could do.

“By way of context, in recent years, New Zealand Rugby has ramped up programmes that provide education for players as they enter our environment. These include our induction programmes for professional players which deliver modules relating to risk awareness and their heightened responsibility as public figures, social media, healthy relationships and mental well-being. We are continuing to expand on this work, and are developing a respect and responsibility education programme focussed further on healthy relationships and consent issues.

“Today, we began advertising for a Respect and Responsibility Manager to spearhead the project underlining our commitment to this important work. In addition, New Zealand Rugby is also leading work with six other sports codes on inclusion and diversity.”