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‘Dressed like they’re working in a strip club’: Wānaka gym owner hits back at ‘sexist’ review

$FitGym Wanaka owner Bianca Simpson said the sexist, chauvinist review was the perfect opportunity to stand up for women, and to donate to our local shelter in Queenstown. Photo: Ruairi O\\'Shea$

$FitGym Wanaka owner Bianca Simpson said the sexist, chauvinist review was the perfect opportunity to stand up for women, and to donate to our local shelter in Queenstown. Photo: Ruairi O\\'Shea$

FitGym Wanaka owner Bianca Simpson said the sexist, chauvinist review was the perfect opportunity to stand up for women, and to donate to our local shelter in Queenstown. Photo: Ruairi O'Shea

Ruairi O'SheaReporter

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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