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Welcome to Sport New Zealand

Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) is the new name for the  government organisation responsible for sport and recreation (formerly SPARC).

The name may have changed, but our aims stay the same - more kids playing and enjoying sport, more adults participating and getting involved, and - through High Performance Sport New Zealand - more Kiwi winners on the world stage.

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New Zealand Sport and Recreation Award Winners Announced

Excellence across the sport and recreation sector has been recognised tonight with the presentation of the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.

Independent Review of Swimming New Zealand: Invitation to the presentation of draft findings and recommendations

Sportsville conference resources are online. Sportsville partnerships bring together clubs to share ideas, resources, knowledge and skills.

Media Releases

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  • Swim and Survive Review recommends ways to improve programmes
    15 May 2012

    An independent review of swim and survive programmes in New Zealand has been completed. Led by prominent sports administrator Alan Isaac, in collaboration with UMR Research, the review was commissioned by ACC and Sport New Zealand (formerly SPARC).

  • New Zealand Sport and Recreation Award Winners Announced
    01 May 2012

    Excellence across the sport and recreation sector has been recognised tonight with the presentation of the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards in Rotorua.

  • International expert urges NZ sport leaders to innovate
    30 April 2012

    A globally respected expert on sports innovation and entrepreneurialism is in New Zealand this week to challenge local sports leaders to innovate more.

  • Jock Hobbs Tribute
    14 March 2012

    Sport New Zealand Chief Executive Peter Miskimmin has paid tribute to the late Jock Hobbs, saying his contribution to our national sport, and to New Zealand, will never be forgotten.

Relay

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  • Relay - 4 May 2012
    04 May 2012

    We are less than 100 days out from lighting the flame for the 30th Olympiad, in London. Yet for all the excitement of the event itself, it is hoped the legacy from hosting an Olympic Games also has powerful long term impact. The High Performance sectio...

  • Relay - 13 April 2012
    16 April 2012

    Questions about young people and sport abound. How do they acquire the skills and motivation to play? Why are adolescents turned off sports and recreation? What are the current skill levels of children in New Zealand? In this edition we include researc...

  • Relay - 26 March 2012
    26 March 2012

    The global under-representation of women in sport whether it be performance, participation or leadership is highlighted through new research and reflection. Included in the Sports Development section are also new tools to help address participation...

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Videos

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Pathways from basic movements to the Olympics

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Leverage and legacy at the 100% Pure Winter Games: four examples of how the Winter Games will continue to benefit New Zealand long after the closing ceremony.

 

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