Simon Peterson
Simon Peterson is the current chief executive of Cycling New Zealand, who acknowledged the organization's past failures in supporting Olivia Podmore and expressed a commitment to improving athlete welfare in the wake of her tragic death. His leadership is under scrutiny as Cycling NZ seeks to rebuild trust with athletes.
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Simon Peterson is the Chief Customs Officer for the child exploitation operations team.
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
New Zealand· 2025-11-30
Simon Peterson is the chief executive of Cycling New Zealand who provided a letter of recommendation for Kwon.
Champion junior cyclist David Kwon faces uncertain future over citizenship concerns, unable to represent New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-07
Acting Customs investigations manager Simon Peterson said the joint investigation has disrupted this criminal group.
Operation Mexted: Police bust alleged drug-smuggling ring across Auckland, WaikatoNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Simon Peterson, the Customs child exploitation operations chief, discussed the agency's actions regarding child sexual abuse material.
Rich-lister wrongly linked by AI to child abuse case demands real culprit be identifiedNew Zealand· 2025-08-21
Simon Peterson is the Chief Customs Officer who commented on the legal and resourcing perspective regarding the management of offenders.
Police, Customs warned of ‘gap’ in NZ’s child sex offender system, how ministers respondedNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Simon Peterson, the current chief executive of Cycling NZ, offered an apology for Olivia Podmore's experiences.
Olivia Podmore coronial inquest ends with painful realities – ‘shocking’ insights and ‘shameful’ conductNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
