After a six-year absence, say hello to the Otago Daily Times sport power rankings, presented by completely objective sports editor Hayden Meikle. Rank the top 25 most powerful athletes in New Zealand right now, based on achievement, status, profile and good old-fashioned bias. Lisa Carrington (canoeing)Ms PaddlesRight now, the most popular and marketable athlete in New Zealand sport. Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (snowboarding)A Winter Olympic medallist and two-time world champion. Courtney Duncan (motocross)Two-time world champion and you get the sense she wants 20 titles.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 10, 2021 16:33 UTC