Media contacts
For interview requests for Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) or High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ), including senior management and general information enquiries, please contact the following.
Sport NZ
(For example, for inquiries about overall sport funding and strategy, community sport and recreation.)
Greg Palmer Senior Advisor Media and Communications Sport NZ
Phone 04 472 8058 x 3027; mobile 021 563 176; email greg.palmer@sportnz.org.nz
or
HPSNZ
(For example, for inquiries about high performance investment and strategy, support for carded athletes.)
Sue Eden Senior Advisor Media and Communications HPSNZ
Phone 09 477 5420 x 223; mobile 021 490 797; email sue.eden@sportnz.org.nz
If you’re unable to reach these initial points of contact, try Marketing and Communications Manager Laurie Edwards: Phone 04 472 8058 x 5001; mobile 027 4470 255; email Laurie.Edwards@sportnz.org.nz
Location
Ground floor, AMP Building, 86 Customhouse Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.
Resources and publications
See the Research and resources section for research, reports, strategies and publications.
Media Releases
Snow Sports NZ is looking for top young talent
Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Launching Future Champions
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‘Gradient and Water’ return triumphant from their Papua New Guinea Expedition
Tuesday 28 May, 2013
The fourth 2013 Sport New Zealand Hillary Expedition, Gradient and Water, returned home from Papua New Guinea last night after becoming the first to kayak the canyons of the Chimbu River – one of the most challenging wilderness kayaking runs in the world.
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Kiwi kayakers to descend unexplored canyons and white-water in Papua New Guinea
Wednesday 01 May, 2013
The fourth 2013 Sport New Zealand Hillary Expedition, Gradient and Water, will leave on Friday morning for Papua New Guinea to take on the unpaddled canyons of the Chimbu River – one of the most challenging wilderness kayaking runs in the world.
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Passion, dedication and innovation showcased in sport and recreation awards
Monday 15 April, 2013
Excellence and outstanding achievement in sport and recreation in New Zealand were recognised at the annual Sport and Recreation Awards ceremony, held in Wellington on Monday night.
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Lotto and Sport NZ team up to support local sport makers
Monday 15 April, 2013
Lotto and Sport New Zealand are teaming up in a new partnership to recognise and reward the volunteers, or sport makers who make sport happen all over New Zealand.
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New Zealand climbers to attempt world first in the Himalayas
Thursday 04 April, 2013
The third 2013 Sport New Zealand Hillary Expedition will depart on Sunday afternoon to tread where no one has set foot before.
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New guide for sport and recreation facilities management
Wednesday 03 April, 2013
A new guide has been released today that aims to help New Zealand’s councils with the decisions they make for managing sport and recreation facilities.
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Shot in the City - Valerie Adams competing in Auckland tomorrow
Friday 01 March, 2013
It’s hoped a big crowd will turn out to see New Zealand’s double Olympic champion Valerie Adams in action tomorrow at a rare international exhibition event in Auckland.
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Sir John Wells receives Sport New Zealand leadership award
Thursday 14 February, 2013
The distinguished sport sector leadership of Sir John Wells has been recognised at the 50th Westpac Halberg Awards with Sir John receiving the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award.
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