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NZ First plans combat sports safety reforms
NZ First to overhaul combat sports rules for athlete safety and stop criminal influence.
In brief
NZ First to overhaul combat sports rules for athlete safety and stop criminal influence. New Zealand First will create a Combat Sports Commission to improve safety and reduce gang involvement in combat sports if elected. Originally reported by RNZ.
New Zealand First announces combat sports reforms
New Zealand First wants to overhaul combat sports regulation to improve safety and stop criminal influence.
“Following coronial recommendations after the tragic death of Kain Parsons, alongside growing concerns over gang-affiliated bare-knuckle fights and unsanctioned prize-money events, New Zealand First will deliver decisive reform”
Kain Parsons death drives reforms
Kain Parsons died in 2018 after receiving 30 blows to the head in a charity boxing match.
“Kain Parsons died in 2018 after receiving 30 blows to the head in a charity boxing match”
New Zealand First's proposed reforms
If elected, New Zealand First would establish a Combat Sports Commission to oversee nationwide event licensing and contestant registration, introduce minimum health and medical standards, and penalise illegal events.
What to remember
New Zealand First will create a Combat Sports Commission to improve safety and reduce gang involvement in combat sports if elected.
