Sport NZ - ihi Aotearoa - Sport New Zealand

Kia ora and welcome to SPARC

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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On our site you'll find information for:

Recognising women leaders in sport
Nominations open
New Sportsville resources
Case studies and more
Supporting local sport makers
Three-year partnership to recognise and reward volunteers
Hillary Expeditions are go!
Seven teams take on world-class challenges

Active NZ Survey 2013/14

Our 2013/14 Active NZ Survey starts in April 2013 and will finish in March 2014. Results will follow later in 2014. Learn more

Sport in Education project

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Relay

Topical information and research in the sport and physical recreation sector.
  • Relay - 22 April 2013
    22 April 2013

    In this edition: Volunteers are an essential part of the glue that holds sports clubs and teams together. The Community Sport and Recreation and Useful Weblinks sections carry several items outlining new initiatives, best practice, and a new concept:...

  • Relay - 27 March 2013
    17 April 2013

    Fact – fewer females participate in sport. Is it because boys are more inclined to physical competition than girls? Is it because the activities on offer fail to appeal to all young people and/or women? Understandings of these are just some of things...

  • Relay - 12 March 2013
    12 March 2013

    Schools are critical in establishing and maintaining participation in sports. The Young People section presents the latest NZ Secondary Schools Sports Council census results and delves into the continuing international debate around PE in school. The...

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New: Coaching Strategy and Community Sport Coaching Plan

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Coaching adviser Andrew Eade introduces the new documents.

 

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