Media centre uuid:14506157-33eb-4f67-95dd-bc0a5617f8e3;id=334 2013-05-01T08:55:01+12:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz d4f4c392-6fda-4572-90eb-a6426535723b Kiwi kayakers to descend unexplored canyons and white-water in Papua New Guinea 2013-05-01T08:47:00+12:00 2013-05-01T08:55:01+12:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz 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. 055b3e52-2437-4570-adf8-6eca32e0d600 Passion, dedication and innovation showcased in sport and recreation awards 2013-04-15T22:09:00+12:00 2013-04-15T22:19:02+12:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz 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. bf84794a-3420-4fb1-8b97-a5e5f8e95c9f Lotto and Sport NZ team up to support local sport makers 2013-04-15T21:34:00+12:00 2013-04-15T21:44:14+12:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz 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. d0af4eea-262c-4c5d-9bad-9e4218c05dab New Zealand climbers to attempt world first in the Himalayas 2013-04-04T14:00:00+13:00 2013-04-03T16:28:17+13:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz The third 2013 Sport New Zealand Hillary Expedition will depart on Sunday afternoon to tread where no one has set foot before. 3648896f-a7d0-4b46-8e57-84e72846225e New guide for sport and recreation facilities management 2013-04-03T10:41:00+13:00 2013-04-03T10:44:40+13:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz 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. b39a208c-4abd-444a-b59d-e5c2edbe3c6e Shot in the City - Valerie Adams competing in Auckland tomorrow 2013-03-01T15:21:00+13:00 2013-03-01T15:25:02+13:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz 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. 34b36844-22bf-4bf8-aa9f-4af751564da1 Sir John Wells receives Sport New Zealand leadership award 2013-02-14T22:10:00+13:00 2013-02-14T22:13:12+13:00 Sport & Recreation New Zealand http://www.sparc.org.nz 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.