Another head has rolled at Cycling New Zealand as the fallout from their investigation into bullying and inappropriate behaviour in the sport continues.
Chief executive Andrew Matheson has "stepped away" from his role, Cycling NZ announced this morning, with the decision to "move on to his next challenge".
"This has been a very challenging job, particularly over the last 12 months, but I am pleased with the way we have responded to the Heron Review and I am happy that Cycling New Zealand is well positioned to handle the ongoing challenges faced by all national sports organisations," Matheson said in a statement.
"In roles like this in sport you are never an owner but rather a guardian, and I am handing on the baton with real satisfaction that I have contributed my all in making the organisation and sport notably better than when I started. We have achieved some amazing things and I believe the organisation is now well positioned for a very successful future."
A review into the Cycling NZ High Performance programme found the allegations revealed by 1 NEWS about former head sprint coach Anthony Peden earlier this year were true, sparking multiple departures.
Peden had already stepped down from his role when the revelations surfaced, but the investigation has also led to former Olympian Hamish Cater standing down from his role at HPSNZ as well as two other high profile coaches.
Matheson will leave at Christmas with the board to appoint an interim CEO to guide the organisation over the next six months while it seeks a permanent replacement.
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