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Sport New Zealand Leadership Award for Katie Sadleir

Sport New Zealand Leadership Award for Katie Sadleir

WISPA congratulates Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir, who has been named as the recipient of the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award at the 2026 Halberg Awards.

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