Stacey Mowbray: Headway CEO pleased with Run it Straight legislation but says education is needed episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 2 MIN

Stacey Mowbray: Headway CEO pleased with Run it Straight legislation but says education is needed

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

The Government plans to crack down on run it straight-type events and other combat sports following lobbying from sports and health organisations. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed that work on a potential law change was progressing. Mitchell sought advice from sports officials and health experts after Palmerston North teen Ryan Satterthwaite died from a serious head injury suffered during an impromptu version of the game last year.  CEO of head injury organisation Headway, Stacey Mowbray, told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "I would like to see a mix of legislation, but also education. I don't think, legislation alone is going to be enough." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOW PLAYING

Stacey Mowbray: Headway CEO pleased with Run it Straight legislation but says education is needed

0:00 2:24

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Mike Hosking Breakfast?

This episode is 2 minutes long.

When was this The Mike Hosking Breakfast episode published?

This episode was published on June 7, 2026.

What is this episode about?

The Government plans to crack down on run it straight-type events and other combat sports following lobbying from sports and health organisations. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed that work on a potential law change was progressing. Mitchell...

Can I download this The Mike Hosking Breakfast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!