Raelene Castle
Raelene Castle is the chief executive of Sport NZ, the government agency that funded the Karāpiro high-performance centre. She has defended the facility's value despite criticisms about its underutilization, highlighting its role in supporting various canoe racing programs.
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Recent news mentions
Raelene Castle confirmed that a debrief about the world championships campaign had been completed.
Water polo investigation: Probe into allegations in senior women’s programme, amid concerns about athlete wellbeing
New Zealand· 2026-02-11
Raelene Castle is the chief executive of Sport NZ who advised Chris Bishop on the guiding principles for transgender inclusion in sports.
Inside the wrangling over transgender sports guidelines: How NZ First flexed its coalition muscleNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Raelene Castle acknowledged Jennie Wyllie's contributions to Netball over many years.
Labour MP Willie Jackson labels ex-CEO Jennie Wyllie ‘sacrificial lamb’, slams Netball NZ boardNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Sheffield approached Sport New Zealand and former Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle.
New Zealand Rugby to announce Steve Lancaster as interim chief executive as search to replace Mark Robinson goes onNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Raelene Castle, the CEO of Sport NZ, confirmed that the government requested to cease any efforts related to these guidelines.
Nueva Zelanda elimina políticas deportivas para personas transgénero: ‘Los hombres biológicos no deben participar en el deporte femenino’
Costa Rica· 2025-07-24
Raelene Castle, Group CEO of Sport New Zealand, expressed concern about the health and safety risks of 'run it straight'.
Government seeks advice on what action to take against ‘run it straight’ sport amid calls to ban itNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Raelene Castle thanked Olivia Podmore's family for their integrity during the inquest.
Olivia Podmore coronial inquest ends with painful realities – ‘shocking’ insights and ‘shameful’ conductNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
Raelene Castle is the chief executive of Sport New Zealand and has previously held leadership roles in various sports organizations.
On The Up: Sport NZ’s Raelene Castle – challenges fuel the drive for successNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
Raelene Castle is the boss of Sport NZ and has commented on the importance of the Karāpiro facility.
Karāpiro high-performance centre empty as athletes stay in AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
