Research and Resources
New Report: Fundamental Movement Skills among Children in New Zealand
This report provides a national picture of movement skills among Year 4 and Year 8 students, with skill levels measured in 2006 compared with skill levels measured four years earlier in 2002. The report is available in the Young People section.
New reports: Kiwis value sport and recreation
What's the economic and social value of sport and recreation to New Zealand? Find out in our new report series.
Sport and Recreation Knowledge Library
Our new site is designed for all those working or interested in sport and recreation in New Zealand – practitioners, researchers, students, policy makers and planners.
Research and reports
Sport New Zealand’s major areas of research include monitoring young people’s and adults’ participation in sport and recreation, the economic and social value of sport and recreation, and research to support the implementation and assessment of Sport NZ’s strategic plan.
We publish results in reports and factsheets.
Sport NZ commissions research and funds research from a contestable research grants fund.
Publications
Other Sport NZ publications include newsletters and magazines, as well as Sport NZ’s annual reports, statements of intent, and other corporate publications.
Knowledge resources
Links to a knowledge library and useful websites.
Other resources
Resources for clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and others are in the Information for... section.