Youth sport's set to see an increased emphasis on fun and skills development ... rather than just winning.
A public awareness campaign's been launched by Sport NZ, and five of our major sporting bodies, to try to change how young people experience sport.
Exactly a year ago, North Harbour Rugby created controversy as the first provincial union to axe junior rep teams.
Their aim was to focus on participation rather than performance.
North Harbour Rugby General Manager Dave Gibson talks to Kerre McIvor about how well its worked.
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