Jan Shearer
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Jan Shearer is the chief executive of New Zealand Water Polo and a former Olympic sailor, who has played a crucial role in supporting the growth and funding of women's water polo in New Zealand.
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Jan Shearer has been WPNZ chief executive since August 2021.
The ‘toxic’ state of water polo: An ugly rift in senior women’s team - allegations of bullying, favouritism and poor leadership; and fears for athlete safety in a popular sport dominated by private schoolsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-03-06
New Zealand· 2026-03-06
Jan Shearer is the chief executive of Water Polo NZ and commented on the commission's investigation.
Water polo investigation: Probe into allegations in senior women’s programme, amid concerns about athlete wellbeingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-11
New Zealand· 2026-02-11
Jan Shearer is the first to join Water Polo NZ and has a background in mechanical design engineering.
LockerRoom: Sailing greats steer water polo team in LA Games effortThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-11
New Zealand· 2025-07-11
NZ Water Polo chief executive Jan Shearer competed at three Olympics in sailing.
Why Barbara Kendall backs women’s Olympic water polo campaignThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-04
New Zealand· 2025-07-04
