Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Tew

Happy Holidays! Our best of compilation series continues with part two - Best of Sport. We've chopped up some of the best bits from all of our favourite sport episodes from 2024. In this episode you'll hear from Dame Lisa Carrington, Ali Williams, Tim Brown, Raelene Castle, Samuel Whitelock, Megan Compain, Paula George, Craig Fenton, Simon Porter, Steve Tew, Andrew Mehrtens, Matthew Ridge, Sione Faumuina, Cameron Leslie, Dr. Inia Raumati, Emma Twigg and David Nyika. It's quite a list! If you missed part one - Best of Entertainment & Business go and check it out. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As always, there are winners and losers in High Performance Sport's latest funding round. In the lead up to the LA Olympics in 2028, the organisation has allocated $163 million to 36 different sports. Rowing, yachting, athletics, cycling, and canoeing all got a funding boost, while sports like hockey, equestrian, and men's sevens are worse off. Director Steve Tew says past performance was key when making the decision. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan they really need to hone in on the sports, athletes, and teams that are tracking towards a top eight or podium in LA. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Seamus share all the details of their big night at the NZ Radio and Podcast awards last week, the boys announce their new major sponsor, Steve does a Reflections interview with a 95-year-old man, and they reflect on recent episodes with Shane Bradley and Steve Tew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Steve Tew.These days Steve is a director with High Performance Sport New Zealand, but he's best known for being the CEO of New Zealand Rugby from 2008-2019.He was the boss when New Zealand held all four World Cups (men's, women's and two sevens), he guided the code through the Respect and Responsibility Review, inked critical sponsorship deals with Adidas and AIG, as well as a 5-year broadcast deal. In short, his administrative legacy in rugby in NZ may be unmatched. In this episode we talk about his relationship with Steve Hansen and that time they discovered Richie McCaw, court-sessions in the 90s and how he connected with players, observations of the Professor Wayne Smith, lessons in leadership and all the best stories in between. Steve has been very careful to stay away from commenting on rugby since leaving his pressure post and has refused all interviews on or off record when issues have arisen. His view is that ex-CEOs are just that, ex, and should not be heard, so we didn't touch on today's current hot-potato issues like the NZR governance spat or the future shape of professional rugby competitions.But this was a cracking chat, and an exclusive insight into the makings of one of NZ sport's best leaders.Steve is ultra Kiwi-authentic, whip-smart and as comfortable in the All Blacks dressing room as he was in World Rugby's board.You'll love this one. We're also super stoked to tell you about the business we've built. If you'd like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.And finally, we're delighted to announce the TAB as the shows new major sponsor. We've got some exciting integrations planned and are stoked with our new partnership. So… This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was a brilliant conversation with Steve Tew, former CEO of New Zealand Rugby Union- home of the most successful sports franchise in the history of sports - the New Zealand All Blacks. Included are some great insights into building a winning culture and an environment of success; how purpose ties to performance; the importance of winning and of course Steve's proudest impacts and magic moments. A few keynote segments are listed below. This was a brilliant conversation with Steve Tew, former CEO of New Zealand Rugby Union- home of the most successful sports franchise in the history of sports - the New Zealand All Blacks. Included are some great insights into building a winning culture and an environment of success; how purpose ties to performance; the importance of winning and of course Steve's proudest impacts and magic moments. A few keynote segments are listed below. Learn more about the power of purpose 

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The magic formula began its slow slide into dysfunction at the beginning of 2020.  Hanson left his post as head coach and NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew resigned.  Their dual resignation and replacement was not good for continuity. The culture and norms got lost in the crossover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final show of 2019 we say bye to Steve Tew, commiserate with Lochie Ferguson and find out about Jack Goodhue’s holiday road tripMerry Xmas !

A bold call ahead of the search for the next All Blacks coach.Applicants are devising their plans and pitches to be Steve Hansen's replacement, with an announcement expected before Christmas.While a lot of people seem to have their thoughts on the matter, former New Zealand Rugby CEO David Moffett believes the players shouldn't have a say."They are the employees. Any player that believes that they should be speaking out on the selection of the coach is a little bit out of line."Sonny Bill Williams is one of the players to have commented on the hunt, saying that a Maori or Pacific Islander should be appointed to the role. New Zealand Rugby invited 26 Kiwi coaches to apply for the vacant role as All Blacks head coach, asking those invited to bring their team of supporting coaches into the process with them.NZR chairperson Brett Impey said NZR wrote to a number of coaches directly asking them to apply for roles with the national team, with a five-person panel to ultimately make the selection.Alongside Impey on the panel will be former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson, NZR Head of High Performance Mike Anthony and former Silver Ferns Coach and High Performance Sport New Zealand director, Waimarama Taumaunu. Outgoing NZR boss Steve Tew elected not to be on the panel.

Steve Tew has given little away on who the next All Blacks head coach will be, saying only that Kiwis will know "before Christmas".Speaking to Martin Devlin on the The Devlin Radio Show, Tew, the departing New Zealand Rugby CEO, said that a panel to decide on Steve Hansen's successor will be announced after the World Cup bronze playoff match on Friday.The All Blacks will face Wales in that clash, after crashing out to England in Saturday's semifinal in Yokohama City.Tew, who will hand over the reins to Mark Robinson at the end of the year, admitted that no-one wanted to play in the bronze match but said: "it's just one of things you have to do at a World Cup"."Nothing has changed from the original process, with the semifinal result no need to accelerate the decision, it is important that we focus on that, win or lose this was always the process," Tew said.The panel will consist of four members who will interview candidates, but the NZR board will make the ultimate decision on who takes over from Hansen.Tew wouldn't comment on who he thought should be appointed."We reach out to all of them, there is a group that self-selects themselves, all high performance coaches know exactly what we are doing," he told Devlin.Tew wasn't sure whether current Wales and British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland would be able to apply, but insisted it would be "impossible to coach the All Blacks and the Lions in a four-year period."."They don't know if he is going to apply, or what he has written into his current contracts," Tew said.Gatland signed a four-year deal to coach the Chiefs from next season after also agreeing to remain in charge of the Lions for the 2021 tour to South Africa.Tew was philosophical when asked about the All Blacks' crushing 19-7 defeat to the English, also using the opportunity to heap praise on Hansen and captain Kieran Read.Both are expected to join Japanese side Toyota Verblitz next season."This is sport. The best team won and it wasn't us. I am very proud of this team and how they carry themselves," Tew said."They [Hansen and Read] can leave with pride after their time with the All Blacks."He [Hansen] cares deeply about the people around him, I think people should take a deep breath and let it go."Everyone is hurting. These are not easy days."

Welcome to the All Blacks Edition, a show where Michael, Hermann and I talked All Blacks again. This week we talk about the All Blacks 7s, Baby Blacks, Steve Tew, Super Rugby transfers and All Blacks bolters. Join me on the DrivingMaul Journey by becoming a Patreon

Justin Marshall talks about Banana skins and Steve Tew’s legacy, Mitch Santner admits he wasn’t expecting to bat against Bangladesh, Tony Iro previews the Storm game and Nate names the only food on earth that isn’t made better by adding Bacon

The Four Brothers are down to 3 this week with Mike Paul and Con running the show (Brian and Sam absent). We chat about Steve Tew's impact. Aussie coaches, Player exodus. As well as the usual Super Rugby Chat. Recorded 5th June 19. Intro - Sabotage by Beastie Boys

Welcome to the All Blacks Edition, a show where Michael, Steven and I talked All Blacks again. This week we talk about the All Blacks 7s, Baby Blacks, Steve Tew, Super Rugby transfers and All Blacks bolters. Join me on the DrivingMaul Journey by becoming a Patreon

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to look at the week in rugby.NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year.We take a look at the things he has achieved during his tenure and what the next challenges are for the union.The Crusaders blew a 20 point lead against the Chiefs in Suva, Nigel explains what the atmosphere was like in Fiji.The Hurricanes got the points in South Africa and the Blues could only muster a draw against the Bulls at Eden Park.Who has the pressure on them with only two weeks left in the regular season.All this and more. 

Beauden Barrett will know where his future lies in the coming weeks.Like many All Blacks, the incumbent first five-eighth is off contract at the end of the season and likely to have a number of lucrative contract offers from clubs abroad.A two-time World Rugby player of the year, Barrett told Radio Sport Breakfast he and his team had been assessing their options."Hopefully we can get something across the line and announce it in a couple of weeks' time."Late last year reports emerged out of France that clubs were willing to pay the 27-year-old upwards of $2 million a year to lure him overseas, while a sabbatical in Japan was also reported as a possibility.Barrett wouldn't be the only All Blacks star to take a sabbatical in Japan. Yesterday it was announced Sam Whitelock had re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for four years, however his contract had a few points of interest included.Whitelock will play in Japan following this year's World Cup, which will see him miss the 2020 Super Rugby season. He has also been granted exit clauses in his contract, with NZR admitting they needed to show flexibility in their negotiations with top players.Speaking about Whitelock's contract, NZR boss Steve Tew said: "We know our players have a number of choices to make when it comes to where they play their rugby and we have to be flexible when it comes to renegotiating with our leading players."Barrett said Whitelock's contract could lead to a number of other players trying to negotiate extras into their own clauses going forward."There's no harm in asking. NZR will have some tough decisions to make on where they draw the line. A lot of players will push as hard as they can but it comes down to the protocols or rules the NZR have and they'll make the decisions at the end of the day." 

Three quarters of those surveyed by a new poll are against the Crusaders changing their name.The team's branding has been the subject of debate after the Christchurch mosque attacks as it's associated with the religious Crusades, a 'holy war' launched against Muslims.The 1 NEWS-Colmar Brunton poll shows 76 percent are against a name change, and just 14 percent are in support.Otago and Southland residents are most likely to support keeping the name.But NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew says change is coming, as the imagery of horse-mounted knights along with the Crusaders name is too closely linked to the holy wars.They're exploring two options: keeping the name but changing their branding and imagery, or ditching the name and starting their brand again from square one.On whether it is a good idea or not, Tim Roxborogh and Tim Wilson went head to head with callers on what the team should do next. 

Three quarters of those surveyed by a new poll are against the Crusaders changing their name.The team's branding has been the subject of debate after the Christchurch mosque attacks as it's associated with the religious Crusades, a 'holy war' launched against Muslims.The 1 NEWS-Colmar Brunton poll shows 76 percent are against a name change, and just 14 percent are in support.Otago and Southland residents are most likely to support keeping the name.But NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew says change is coming, as the imagery of horse-mounted knights along with the Crusaders name is too closely linked to the holy wars.They're exploring two options: keeping the name but changing their branding and imagery, or ditching the name and starting their brand again from square one.On whether it is a good idea or not, Tim Roxborogh and Tim Wilson went head to head with callers on what the team should do next. 

Three quarters of those surveyed by a new poll are against the Crusaders changing their name.The team's branding has been the subject of debate after the Christchurch mosque attacks as it's associated with the religious Crusades, a 'holy war' launched against Muslims.The 1 NEWS-Colmar Brunton poll shows 76 percent are against a name change, and just 14 percent are in support.Otago and Southland residents are most likely to support keeping the name.But NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew says change is coming, as the imagery of horse-mounted knights along with the Crusaders name is too closely linked to the holy wars.They're exploring two options: keeping the name but changing their branding and imagery, or ditching the name and starting their brand again from square one.On whether it is a good idea or not, Tim Roxborogh and Tim Wilson went head to head with callers on what the team should do next. 

Well it’s obvious that virtue signalling and political correctness is alive and well in this country, and it’s not where you expect it.As we rampage our way at great haste towards a new gun regime where military style and modified weapons are illegal, National’s police spokesperson Chris Bishop has rumbled into life.He’s brought up a private members bill that he drafted and presented to Parliament back in the old days when National was the government.It would bring in Firearm Protection Orders and warrantless searches and he thinks that’s necessary at this time.  With the gangs already saying you’ll be lucky to see us handing in our illegal weapons, Chris Bishop thinks that the police need more powers to target the gangs.The Firearm Protection Orders would allow Police Commissioners to designate certain gang members with violent offending histories to be subject to orders and allow the Police greater powers to search their cars and search their houses for illegal firearms, without having to seek a warrant.Now this was defeated last time it was presented to parliament and I can see why.  It makes the Police  judge, jury and executioner without legal oversight. Police already have the powers to search gang member houses and cars for illegal weapons, but they do have to get a warrant to establish they have a valid concern.  If Police Commissioners were given the power to search anyone they designate then we’re veering dangerously close to a police state.  We might be happy enough about that but civil rights campaigners and lawyers would have a field day.Chris Bishop was asked whether he was grandstanding which he denied.  But it did seem to me like a bit of empty virtue signalling to show that National is tougher on crime than the government who are currently running a type of crackdown that National never did.Meanwhile, the Crusaders and Steve Tew from the Rugby Union are now being accused of being politically correct. Who ever thought that rugby heads could be PC?It is difficult to see who is advocating a name change for the Crusaders other than the Crusaders themselves, but that’s their business.As I’ve always said, everyone is politically correct and everyone virtue signals, it’s just that the actual politics and virtues that differ.On a relared note, yesterday when we had some talkback on the Crusaders decision, we had some vehement and horrific texts and calls from people that could be described as Islamophobic, despite the fact that the Muslim community had never asked for a name change or been involved in the decision.As another emailer said; it didn’t take long for a veneer of unity to fall off and expose the dark heart of religious intolerance that runs in a sizable number of people in our country.

Catholic cross-emblazoned knights on horses have been scrapped from the Crusaders' pre-match entertainment, after the Christchurch mosque attacks.The Canterbury team have been considering moving away from the association with the Crusades, a religious war started by the Latin Church against Muslims.Today, they've announced the Crusaders Horsemen won't feature in the rest of this year's games, including this weekend's match.And the team have engaged Research First to look at two options for their future: keeping the Crusaders name, but changing the imagery of knights on horseback - or scrapping the name in a complete rebrand.NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew says maintaining the status quo is no longer an option, as the association with the religious Crusades is too strong.Also today, how the markets reacted to the shock departure of Simon Moutter from Spark, and why are so many New Zealanders still being scammed online? Hosted by Juliette SivertsenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew has set the record straight about the proposed Nations League format, saying his organisation hasn't yet agreed to the concept despite reports suggesting otherwise.RFU interim chief executive Nigel Melville indicated today that England won't be signing up for World Rugby's proposal due to concerns about the prospect of relegation.Melville's comments is seen as a major roadblock to the development of a global league, with the April 5 deadline to reach an agreement looming.Speaking to D'Arcy and Goran, Tew said reports suggesting a divide between Southern and Northern hemisphere teams in their support of the Nations League was a "complete exaggeration"."The concept that's on the table is one we're all working through," he said. "It's been reported since Nigel's comments that the Southern hemisphere wants it and the Northern hemisphere don't."Well that's not quite accurate. The reality is we have a great idea, it comes with complications, we need to do a lot of analysis ... and we're all still working through it."Tew was quick to point out that NZ Rugby and SANZAAR haven't agreed to the concept either, but praised World Rugby for trying something different."We haven't said yes or no to anything. We've just said good on World Rugby for coming up with something a bit different. Good on them for bringing a bid to the table that provides us with a reference point. And we're going to work it through."To say the south have said yes and we're on to it is a complete exaggeration. There's still a lot of water to run under this bridge."Tew didn't, however, share the same views that Melville had about the prospect of relegation. The NZR boss said relegation is a fear for any team but is needed if there is to be fair mobility between nations in world rugby."I don't think anyone are going to suggest that you are not at some point in time going to have a poor season and might be at the bottom of a competition," Tew said. "If that's a year that relegation is on the table then yeah you would fear that. But obviously you work very hard to mitigate it."The reality is if teams don't go down, no other teams can go up and you'll have everybody in place forever. And that's clearly not something that we all want."All Blacks captain Kieran Read, who returns for the Crusaders against the Hurricanes this week, also added his voice to the issue and expressed the need to do what's best for the world game."I think you can understand where they (England) are coming from around certain things but it's got to be good for the world game. So it's important we get to that point." 

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine after a World Rugby meeting in Dublin overnight.Tew said he was happy with the work and subsequent changes World Rugby has made to their proposed Nations Championship, and told Jason Pine that NZ has made a promotion/relegation system a non-negotiable.

Kieran Read will walk away from the All Blacks after this year's World Cup, and take up a short stint in Japan.The All Blacks captain made the announcement today and will front a press conference in Christchurch.Read, 33, has played 118 tests in the black jersey and has captained the team in 49 tests.He was part of the victorious 2011 and 2015 teams and was named World Player of the Year in 2013.He will join Toyota Verblitz in Japan next year after reported interest from French side Racing 92 and at least one unnamed English club.That would mark the end of 13th season of professional rugby in New Zealand."Every young rugby player in New Zealand dreams of the opportunities I have had to represent the All Blacks and the Crusaders, and I know I'll look back at the end of the year with a great deal of pride to have worn those jerseys for as long as I have," Read said."My family and I are looking forward to an overseas experience and Japan presents an awesome opportunity to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture as part of the Toyota club."I feel the time is right to make this announcement on my playing future, so that I can focus my efforts on the season ahead."The Herald first reported that Read would quit the All Blacks in November last year.NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew called Read one of the most influential players in the world and thanked him for his contribution."We want to wish Kieran all the very best for his swansong season in New Zealand Rugby," Tew said. "He's been one of the most influential players in the world in his 13 years at the top of the professional game, an outstanding and hugely-respected All Blacks Captain, and an All Blacks centurion."We owe 'Reado' and others like him, who have given so much to our teams, a huge debt of gratitude. We wish him, wife Bridget and his family all the best for their adventures next year.""On behalf of New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks, I'd like to acknowledge the fantastic contribution that Reado has made to our game. His performances on the park speak for themselves: he's played 118 Tests and started 111 of them, which is an outstanding achievement.All Blacks coach Steve Hansen echoed Tew's sentiments and praised Read's leadership."However, that is only part of the Kieran Read story," he said. "His contribution off the park has been just as impressive. He's developed into a fantastic leader, who has the utmost respect of all his peers."What he has achieved has been remarkable, and its fair to say that he is one of the greats of our game who has enhanced the legacy of not only the All Blacks jersey but also the Crusaders jersey. We wish him, Bridget and the kids all the very best in their next rugby chapter." 

All Blacks' coach Steve Hansen still has time for second thoughts about his decision to step down after the Rugby World Cup.He's announced next year will be his eighth and final year in the role.NZ Rugby CEO Steve Tew told Larry Williams that s if Hansen has wanted to press on, they would have seriously considered it given his track record."But he's formed the view that it's time to go, and while we've kept the door open for him to change his mind, ultimately that's his decision."Tew says they will focus on next year, and then organise a huge thank you for Steve Hansen.While he says coaches and players are loathe to compare eras, Tew says there's no doubt Hansen will go down in history among the legendary All Blacks coaches."But someone that coaches nearly a 90 per cent success records has t be considered successful in any sport anywhere in the world."LISTEN TO STEVE TEW TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVE 

New Zealand will host the 2021 women's Rugby World Cup, or to be more accurate Auckland and Whangarei.New Zealand was overnight awarded the hosting rights to the tournament, the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere.Matches will be staged in Auckland and Whangarei - Waitakere Stadium, the Northland Events Centre and Albany - from July to August, with the final and, possibly, semifinals to be played at Eden Park.All 12 teams will experience the same training facilities and hotels used to host the 2011 World Cup and last year's British and Irish Lions tour.New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew told the Radio Sport Breakfast they looked at the option of holding games throughout the country but it proved unfeasible."We made an early decision that the bid would not be successful if we tried to play it across the country."It would have been logistically difficult for the players and also very expensive to run so therefore much more difficult to balance," Tew said."So we went out effectively to the market and got a lot of interest which we're grateful for but chose to base the tournament in Auckland and in Whangarei, which have proven track records around these events."Tew said it was 'the passion and Kiwi approach' that seemed to win the bid for New Zealand."In the end I think World Rugby was spoilt for choice with two very compelling bids. Both very capable of delivering outstanding tournaments. At the end I think the councillors probably connected a little better with passion and the Kiwi approach we put in front of them. But who knows?""You can't turn up to these things and pretend you have a good bid if you haven't. No amount of show ponying will fix a weak bid. So we had a very strong bid. A country that has a proven track record now of hosting these big international events. People enjoy coming to New Zealand and one thing we pushed very hard was if you want to be the best in any particular sport you go where the game is strongest.LISTEN TO STEVE TEW TALK WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST ABOVE

New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew talks to Martin Devlin on the DRS about the discussions the international rugby community is having to try and create the perfect global season. LISTEN ABOVE TO STEVE TEW ON THE DRS.

LISTEN TO JOHN HART TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVEFormer All Blacks coach John Hart was happy to step on to the board of the Blues, but insists New Zealand Rugby's presence on it will be temporary.Hart, along with Richard Dellabarca and Sam Lotu-Iiga, was appointed to the board for the Super Rugby club by NZR, after an independent review of the club's governance structure."My understanding is it's an interim move," Hart told D'Arcy and Goran of his appointment."NZR have stepped in as an interim move and ultimately they'll want to bring back some private equity interest. That will take time. All the other franchises have that structure and I'm sure that's where the New Zealand Union see the Blues of the future."Hart, who coached the All Blacks from 1996-1999, has strong ties to the game in the Auckland region. A former coach of the province, Hart is a life member of the Auckland union."I'm a passionate rugby man, I'm a passionate Aucklander and we'd all like to see the Blues do well."I guess they're hoping I might be able to help the board in terms of governance and decision-making around the football team, but I'm just a board member – one of six or seven."I'm going on as a board member to meet with the board and come up with strategies to support the management team. I don't see it going beyond that at the moment."Current NZR board member Dellabarca and NZR committee member Lotu-Iiga join Hart on the Blues' board, with the appointments being made as part of the NZR's 40 per cent partnership interest in the club.The trio all have a proven background in the sport which NZR chief executive Steve Tew said was an important part of the selection."We are pleased that John, Richard and Sam are available to represent New Zealand Rugby's partnership interest in the Blues Super Rugby club."Their collective skills will extend the existing depth of experience of the Blues Board and in combination with other recent changes to the coaching team and re-signing and recruitment of key players, this is one of many steps to help rebuild the success of the club." 

Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson is championing participation and inclusion as part of the coalition government's plans to change the sporting landscape.Robertson spoke to NZME about his desire to get a better deal for those - such as women and people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds - who can be marginalised.As a gay man who played rugby at community level, Robertson was encouraged by the public's reaction to Instagram comments from Wallabies fullback Israel Folau that homosexuals will go to hell "unless they repent of their sins and turn to God".All Blacks Brad Weber and TJ Perenara condemned the comments in April."I give credit to Brad and TJ," Robertson said."From those negative comments I think, at least in New Zealand, a more inclusive approach has emerged."Robertson also acknowledged sports clubs can galvanise communities because of the relationships they forge when people commit to exercise."We all know there have been drop off rates. Clubs struggle to get people to join but, if we want elite sportspeople, we've got to start at community level."For some there are too many barriers in place. We want to build better partnerships, which means making better connections with schools about their facilities, and ensuring they're available more often for people to use."My focus is more on the community level. The No.1 priority I've given to Sport New Zealand is getting women and girls in sport."Robertson said it was about setting out values and aspirations, like New Zealand Football achieving pay parity.He considered rugby another success story through the Black Ferns' new contracts.Robertson said the fact past players would be capped this Saturday ahead of the All Blacks-France test at Eden Park was "a recognition of women's rugby that's probably a decade overdue"."Rather than saying we can't do it because of [a lack of] advertising revenue, let's work on what we can do. [New Zealand Rugby chief executive] Steve Tew and I have had meetings and we're making progress."The next step would be some form of professional or Super Rugby competition for women. We probably have to start small and build a competition that would attract interest and the revenue the rugby union want."Robertson was conscious of extending that inclusive approach into the community."For instance, Aktive [the Auckland Sport and Recreation charitable trust] is doing good work growing participation by the Asian and Pacific Island communities."That way we get good outcomes for lifestyle reasons, and we might discover the next Dame Valerie Adams, too. That's the only way you'll create opportunities for elite sportspeople."The culture of First XV rugby with its television coverage, and the recent involvement of Drug Free Sport New Zealand, had raised a red flag."I have concerns at a personal level with pressure coming on those athletes. They love the fact they're on TV, but it does up the ante."We've got to get a balance in that and learn lessons from other jurisdictions, like the US. There is also a huge role for players associations because most young sportspeople need other jobs and careers as they go on in life."Don't do something in your teenage years to be the fittest, fastest and strongest that will destroy your future down the line." 

Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson is championing participation and inclusion as part of the coalition government's plans to change the sporting landscape.Robertson spoke to NZME about his desire to get a better deal for those - such as women and people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds - who can be marginalised.As a gay man who played rugby at community level, Robertson was encouraged by the public's reaction to Instagram comments from Wallabies fullback Israel Folau that homosexuals will go to hell "unless they repent of their sins and turn to God".All Blacks Brad Weber and TJ Perenara condemned the comments in April."I give credit to Brad and TJ," Robertson said."From those negative comments I think, at least in New Zealand, a more inclusive approach has emerged."Robertson also acknowledged sports clubs can galvanise communities because of the relationships they forge when people commit to exercise."We all know there have been drop off rates. Clubs struggle to get people to join but, if we want elite sportspeople, we've got to start at community level."For some there are too many barriers in place. We want to build better partnerships, which means making better connections with schools about their facilities, and ensuring they're available more often for people to use."My focus is more on the community level. The No.1 priority I've given to Sport New Zealand is getting women and girls in sport."Robertson said it was about setting out values and aspirations, like New Zealand Football achieving pay parity.He considered rugby another success story through the Black Ferns' new contracts.Robertson said the fact past players would be capped this Saturday ahead of the All Blacks-France test at Eden Park was "a recognition of women's rugby that's probably a decade overdue"."Rather than saying we can't do it because of [a lack of] advertising revenue, let's work on what we can do. [New Zealand Rugby chief executive] Steve Tew and I have had meetings and we're making progress."The next step would be some form of professional or Super Rugby competition for women. We probably have to start small and build a competition that would attract interest and the revenue the rugby union want."Robertson was conscious of extending that inclusive approach into the community."For instance, Aktive [the Auckland Sport and Recreation charitable trust] is doing good work growing participation by the Asian and Pacific Island communities."That way we get good outcomes for lifestyle reasons, and we might discover the next Dame Valerie Adams, too. That's the only way you'll create opportunities for elite sportspeople."The culture of First XV rugby with its television coverage, and the recent involvement of Drug Free Sport New Zealand, had raised a red flag."I have concerns at a personal level with pressure coming on those athletes. They love the fact they're on TV, but it does up the ante."We've got to get a balance in that and learn lessons from other jurisdictions, like the US. There is also a huge role for players associations because most young sportspeople need other jobs and careers as they go on in life."Don't do something in your teenage years to be the fittest, fastest and strongest that will destroy your future down the line." 

The boss of New Zealand Rugby concedes it's an odd decision to award the 2023 Rugby World Cup to France.Steve Tew and the other New Zealand Council members voted for SANZAR partners South Africa, who had been given the tick of approval by World Rugby's independent evaluation committee.But the 39 Council members voted overwhelmingly in favour of France who won the final vote 24-15 over South Africa after Ireland had been eliminated in the first round.Tew said it does look odd and people can speculate around that as much as they want.He says World Rugby now has an opportunity to review the process."We'll take that time to see what we can do better. I'm not sure I would be an advocate for a report being produced with a recommendation and then trying to keep it secret when it's gone through 36 people."However, Tew doesn't beleive the decision smaller makets will no longer be able to host sport's showpiece as next time round they might have different criteria for hosting the World Cup.He believes if France is commercially successful it sets the banks balance up for World Rugby and they might set different criteria and might want to take the game to a developing market.LISTEN ABOVE AS STEVE TEW SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST

NZ Rugby's Steve Tew on why the Sevens needed to move, and whether the tournament can make money in Hamilton. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/day-sevens-died

NZ Rugby ceo Steve Tew says balancing broadcasting rights and connection to fans is a delicate balance. Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/are-skys-rugby-broadcast-days-numbered-fr-p-203254

New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew joins the All Blacks podcast to talk all things rugby. From grassroots to the global rugby calendar, Tew chats about his time at the helm of New Zealand Rugby, the changes seen in the game and casts an eye forward to the DHL NZ Lions Series 2017.

In Extra Time this week, more woes for the Warriors as coach Andrew McFadden stands almost half of his side down for misconduct. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew talks Olympics. Kane Williamson's finally been confirmed as captain of the Black Caps, but why did it take so long? We meet the man "beside" Hayden Paddon's success on the World Rally stage and Equestrian Blyth Tait returns to Kentucky in the hope of reaching the Rio Olympics.

In Extra Time this week, more woes for the Warriors as coach Andrew McFadden stands almost half of his side down for misconduct. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew talks Olympics. Kane Williamson's finally been confirmed as captain of the Black Caps, but why did it take so long? We meet the man "beside" Hayden Paddon's success on the World Rally stage and Equestrian Blyth Tait returns to Kentucky in the hope of reaching the Rio Olympics.

On Extra Time this week, we look back at the historic All Blacks match against Samoa in Apia, Steve Tew discusses the upcoming Lions Tour and looks back at the success of the Samoa test. Professional golfer Danny Lee becomes the first New Zealander since Michael Campbell to win on the PGA Tour. Black Sox coach Mark Sorenson shares his thoughts on the team's efforts at the Softball World Champs. Radio New Zealand International reporter Vinnie Wylie shares all the details from the Pacific Games and New Zealand Warriors prop Charlie Gubb talks about playing in the top tier of Rugby League.

On Extra Time this week, we look back at the historic All Blacks match against Samoa in Apia, Steve Tew discusses the upcoming Lions Tour and looks back at the success of the Samoa test. Professional golfer Danny Lee becomes the first New Zealander since Michael Campbell to win on the PGA Tour. Black Sox coach Mark Sorenson shares his thoughts on the team's efforts at the Softball World Champs. Radio New Zealand International reporter Vinnie Wylie shares all the details from the Pacific Games and New Zealand Warriors prop Charlie Gubb talks about playing in the top tier of Rugby League.

On the show this week we hear from the New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew on the changes planned for Super Rugby. The Kiwis halfback Shaun Johnson gets to know his team mates after a fresh-faced New Zealand rugby league team was named to take on Australia in the ANZAC test. Lydia Ko rises to number two in the world golf rankings, and her coach David Leadbetter reflects on her latest victory and whether she should still receive government funding. The All Whites interim Coach Neil Emblen talks through his squad to face South Africa and why the big names of New Zealand football are not on the team sheet, and the general manager of the Wellington Phoenix David Dome previews a four way tournament involving the English premier league teams Newcastle and West Ham United.

On the show this week we hear from the New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew on the changes planned for Super Rugby. The Kiwis halfback Shaun Johnson gets to know his team mates after a fresh-faced New Zealand rugby league team was named to take on Australia in the ANZAC test. Lydia Ko rises to number two in the world golf rankings, and her coach David Leadbetter reflects on her latest victory and whether she should still receive government funding. The All Whites interim Coach Neil Emblen talks through his squad to face South Africa and why the big names of New Zealand football are not on the team sheet, and the general manager of the Wellington Phoenix David Dome previews a four way tournament involving the English premier league teams Newcastle and West Ham United.

The best interviews from Radio New Zealand Sport for the week ending Friday June the 29th. In the programme this week… We hear from the New Zealand rugby union's chief executive Steve Tew about the challenges facing the Blues and Auckland rugby, we we talk to New Zealand's sole Olympic weightlifter Richie Patterson about his second tilt at an Olympic Games, we chat to returning Warrior Nathan Friend about the club's chances of forcing their way back into the top eight and we investigate Sky TV's monopoly over sports coverage in New Zealand.

The best interviews from Radio New Zealand Sport for the week ending Friday June the 29th. In the programme this week… We hear from the New Zealand rugby union's chief executive Steve Tew about the challenges facing the Blues and Auckland rugby, we we talk to New Zealand's sole Olympic weightlifter Richie Patterson about his second tilt at an Olympic Games, we chat to returning Warrior Nathan Friend about the club's chances of forcing their way back into the top eight and we investigate Sky TV's monopoly over sports coverage in New Zealand.