Martin Guptill celebrates his double century, going on to get 237 not out, during the ICC Cricket World Cup quarterfinal match against West Indies. Barclay was chairman of Northern Districts Cricket before being appointed to the New Zealand Cricket Board in 2012, becoming chair in 2016. She has held executive roles with the Ngongotahā Rugby League Club for 55 years and Bay of Plenty District Rugby League for 40 years. She led the transformation of Puketāwhero Park into the central hub for rugby league in Rotorua, including project management and building development. Whittle is a life member of the Auckland Rugby League Referees Association and of Auckland Rugby League since 2008, and was recognised with a Distinguished Service Award from New Zealand Rugby League in 2000.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 30, 2025 20:31 UTC