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The Halberg Awards honour the achievements of NZ athletes during the 2014 calendar year. Thirteen different sports feature in the list of finalists, with cycling providing the most with six shortlisted. The winners will be announced on February 11.
Sportswoman of the Year: Emma Twigg (Rowing), Lisa Carrington (Canoeing), Lydia
Ko (Golf), Valerie Adams (Athletics).
Sportsman of the Year: Brendon McCullum (Cricket), Brodie Retallick (Rugby), Richie McCaw (Rugby), Sam Webster (Cycling), Steven Adams (Basketball).
Disabled Sportsperson of the Year: Corey Peters (Para-Skiing), Emma Foy and Laura Fairweather - pilot (Para-Cycling), Mary Fisher (Para-Swimming), Sophie Pascoe (Para-Swimming).
Team of the Year: Auckland City FC (Football), Kiwis (Rugby League), Men's Pair - Hamish Bond, Eric Murray (Rowing), Men's Team Sprint - Ethan Mitchell, Eddie Dawkins and Sam Webster (Cycling), Men's 49er Class Team - Peter Burling, Blair Tuke (Yachting).
