In May 2019 Drug Free Sport New Zealand had reported an anti-doping rule violation against the powerlifter Hinewai Pouwhare-Anderson after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Clenbuterol. After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission and waived her right to be heard. The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand settled the case based on the written submissions of the parties.
The Tribunal considers that the Athlete gave a prompt admission and that there were no grounds presented for a reduced santion. Therefore the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand decides on 12 July 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 13 April 2019.
