Play is the foundation for an active life and one of the earliest physical experiences kids have.  While play is fun, there is a…

The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui is encouraging everyone involved in sport and recreation to share their feedback on a…

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT), The Lion Foundation and Aotearoa Gaming Trust (the Trusts) have confirmed they are working…

ACC is consulting on proposed changes to the levy classification units for sport to better reflect the risks of injury. The proposed…

Does your mahi require educating or upskilling people? Are you wanting to create courses or learning content, but not sure where to…

MBIE has released a new strategy to ensure future investments in major events generate significant immediate and long-term benefits…

Sport NZ, in collaboration with Education Outdoors New Zealand and Recreation Aotearoa, has released a new Accessibility and Inclusion…

At Waipukurau School in Hawke’s Bay, ākonga are taking up boxing in a programme that is showing how quality sport experiences at…

Kia ora,  As winter comes to an end (hopefully) and we welcome summer and daylight savings here in Aotearoa, we also bid adieu to…

It's been five years since Sport NZ launched the Disability Plan to address inequities for disabled people in play, active recreation…

Sport in Aotearoa New Zealand is fuelled by more than 300,000 coaches of which nearly 90 percent are volunteers.1 That means one out…

Māui Hīanga: Te Hui Taonga Tākaro 2024 - National Play Hui 2024 12 – 13 September 2024 Hoani Waititi Marae, Tāmaki Makaurau…

Sport NZ in partnership with the School of Curriculum and Pedagogy at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Physical…

This year, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori will take place from 14 to 21 September. The 14th of September acknowledges the date that Te…

Kia ora koutou, Hot on the heels of the Olympics, the 2024 Paralympic Games kick off today. I can’t wait to see the NZ Paralympic team…

Sport NZ has recently completed several research reports into the funding and economics of the play, active recreation and sport…

Kia ora koutou,  We are on the final countdown to Paris 2024 and for many, the excitement will be building. No matter who you are and…

Active NZ is Sport NZ’s nationwide survey that tracks participation in play, active recreation and sport for New Zealanders aged 5 and…

The 2024 DEI Sector Workforce Survey report is out now. This survey provides insights on the make-up and experiences of board members…

The fourth annual report from the Sport NZ-Isentia study of gender balance in sports news coverage, which covers the 2023 period, is…

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an exciting event on our national calendar – and this year it’s back and better than ever!  Te Wiki is all…

Kua whakarewahia tētahi hinonga Karauna motuhake e hou ana i Aotearoa – arā ko Te Kahu Raunui, tētahi Kōmihana Tākaro mō te Ngākau…

Kia ora koutou,     As we enter the season of Matariki, it felt like perfect timing this week to be celebrating and recognising the…

On 1 July, the new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission will be formed, and take responsibility for safeguarding sport in…

The world we live in is undergoing unprecedented change and the sport and recreation sector is no exception. Technological advances,…

Are you a second or third tier leader in the sector who leads people, projects or areas of work? The Te Au Mātāhae leadership…

The provision of sport for disabled people was a key focus of the 2023 National Sport Club Survey – an annual snapshot of the…

A new research report based on the Voice of Participant (VoP) survey is out now. Conducted in collaboration with National Sport…

Congratulations New Zealand Football for being awarded the Governance Mark renewal. The Governance Mark is awarded to organisations…

Sport NZ has tonight celebrated the winners of the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.   People from across the country’s…

Sport NZ has announced the finalists for its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, which celebrate individuals and…

Kia ora koutou,     As we head into winter, I hope you’re finding ways to keep moving... one of the less celebrated benefits of…

Kia ora koutou, I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to a short break tomorrow for ANZAC Day where many of us within our…

Kia ora koutou, I hope you’ve all had a great March. As we chase the final weeks of daylight saving, the seasons are changing before…

Entries are now open for the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.    Every year, individuals and organisations throughout…

Kia ora koutou, How are we already at the end of February? Most parts of the motu have enjoyed some great weather this summer, meaning…

Kia ora tātou,   Welcome back to a new year! I hope everyone had the perfect mix of whānau, relaxation, fun and being active over the…

Kia ora koutou, Well, what a year it’s been – there’s plenty to reflect on as 2023 comes to a close, across a year that featured lows…

Kia ora koutou,  The past week has been a significant one for our sector on many fronts. You will have seen that the Hon Chris Bishop…

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa contingent in attendance at the 2023 Te Tohu Tākaro o Aotearoa. Photo credit: www.photosport.nz Te Tohu Taakaro…

When Amber Clyde started her skating programme five years ago, she was determined to get more girls on four wheels.   She’s got a new…

It’s been three years since Rotorua’s Ashmit Danney first swam in a pool - now the teen is eyeing a spot in New Zealand’s Paralympic…

Play is all around us and Sport NZ is encouraging tamariki and their whānau to find ways to play anywhere and everywhere to celebrate…

Kia ora tātou,  Aotearoa’s bumper year of sport continues – how good is it to see the All Blacks in this year’s Rugby World Cup final!…

Kia ora koutou,  I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to what will hopefully be a long summer, let’s all cross our…

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is helping to ensure sport and recreation is inclusive for everyone with the launch of a new Inclusivity…

First Step Outdoors is providing opportunities and safe spaces for rangatahi to try outdoor activities in a supportive environment

A culture, values and leadership session has turned an Auckland climbing club on its head. In 2017, and after attending the Aims…

Kia ora tatou,  I hope you’re all well and enjoyed following the FIFA Women’s World Cup - it’s hard to believe it’s already over! It…

Against the backdrop of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ and rising interest in women’s sport, Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is helping to…

One of the legacies that will be left from Aotearoa hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup is safer, more inclusive spaces for people to…

Kia ora tatou,  It’s fair to say football fever has taken hold across Aotearoa now the FIFA Women’s World Cup has kicked off. It was a…

Sport NZ has tonight recognised the winners of the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation awards as part of its annual conference in…

Kia ora tatou,  I wanted to share some news with you all regarding recent changes on our Sport NZ and HPSNZ Boards.  Our current Chair…

A new role at Parafed Northland is giving disabled tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau more opportunities to be active in the Far…

Kia ora koutou, I wanted to start this update with a nod to our people in Tairāwhiti/ Gisborne who continue to do it tough after…

  In just three weeks the Football Ferns will take to the pitch for the biggest sporting event to be held in Aotearoa – the FIFA…

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is investing $4.5 million to expand the pilot initiative Tapuwaekura  throughout Aotearoa.  Along with the…

Supporting and growing Māori leadership and participation in sport, active recreation and play

Where some saw overgrown grass, and a dilapidated building, Ignite Sport saw a future that included a new home for their…

A new initiative in Ōtautahi Christchurch is growing in popularity as young wāhine take a break from their studies to make connections…

Sport NZ has announced the finalists for its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, which celebrate individuals and…

Kia ora koutou,    The countdown to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is a key focus as we get ready for the biggest female sporting…

The Duke of Edinburgh Award programme has helped to boost the confidence and physical endurance of neuro-divergent secondary school…

A new resource for adults supporting young people in community sport Sport NZ has launched a new resource to support adults to…

Innovative partnership brings Manawatū former refugee community together through physical activity initiatives Involvement in new…

Among the spin bikes and punching bags in the Toitū Pōneke Sports Hub, a group of rangatahi have found their happy place.   Three…

An Ōtautahi-based organisation is helping a group of rainbow and takatāpui rangatahi gain the confidence to ‘take up space’ in gym and…

He Oranga Poutama, a long-standing physical activity programme by Māori, for Māori, as Māori has been expanded to the Manawatū,…

Kia ora koutou,    I hope you're all doing well and you have plans over Easter to combine the best elements of Easter. Time with…

Ministerial press release Thousands of young wāhine across the country will be given the opportunity to develop their confidence,…

Sport NZ, in partnership with Variety NZ – the Children’s Charity, has announced it will invest a further $5.5 million into the Active…

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa announces new entity Te Taumata Māori

Entries are now open for the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.   Every year, individuals and organisations throughout…

Kia ora koutou, We recognise this is a very challenging time for many across the sector. The localised effects of recent severe…

Sport NZ is investing $4.3 million into a project that will help councils across Aotearoa highlight the value of play for tamariki and…

Kia ora koutou,  Welcome back to the new year, I hope everyone had a nice break over summer and managed to spend time with friends and…

Scooters were popular at The Active Hub Whānau Day at Richmond Primary in Napier, which offered a chance for the whole community to be…

Kia ora koutou,  I hope you’re all doing well and looking forward to a well-deserved break with friends and whānau over the festive…

Jessie Beer, KiwiHarvest and Megan Dawson, Healthy Families Invercargill play systems innovator, Active Southland A group of Southland…

What started with two Mums, a few children, a couple of mats and some other assorted gymnastics gear on loan has since grown into a…

A new initiative that aims to ensure rural children and their families have access to sporting and social opportunities in New…

Students playing at Marshall Laing Primary School A cluster of Auckland schools are embracing a new play initiative that is the first…

Sport NZ has developed guiding principles for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport (not elite sport). These are…

Collaborative approach to providing inclusive sport opportunities for disabled rangatahi proves a win-win Canterbury secondary schools…

New Plymouth Rangers AFC successfully applied for Tū Manawa funding through Sport Taranaki for a play project to keep the children of…

When Sam Lange is caving as part of her outdoor adventures, it’s her time to reset and then emerge feeling refreshed.  The 19 year-old…

Kia ora koutou,  I hope you're all well and managed to catch what was an amazing match between the Black Ferns and France over the…

Sport NZ is leading the call to encourage tamariki, whānau and communities to ‘Come Out and Play’ during Play Week Aotearoa 2022. Play…

Day two of Sport NZ’s Connections 2022 Conference in Christchurch featured an eclectic mix of speakers with sports broadcasting…

A challenge to envisage the best possible future for sport and recreation and to act now to ensure it becomes a reality was laid down…

Sport NZ has tonight recognised the winners of the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation awards.

For three years, Ishan Kokulan has been the youth voice guiding decisions, policy and change at the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.…

A group of young people in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland have seen huge gains from a new programme organised with the help of Tū Manawa…

Kia ora koutou, What an amazing start to the Rugby World Cup, with a record-breaking sell out at Eden Park and an unforgettable…

Sport NZ launches campaign to build support for elite women’s sport  Sport NZ has launched ‘It’s Time’ – a campaign aimed at…

Sport NZ launches campaign to build support for elite women’s sport With two women's world cups and a world series on the horizon in…

Healthy Active Learning, the joint government initiative between Sport NZ and the Ministries of Health and Education, has recently hit…

Kia ora koutou, This week’s announcement regarding the changes to COVID-19 guidance brings great news for sport and recreation with…

Funding of scooters for a young Auckland family has allowed them to be more active more often and changed family life for the…

Happy Wai-Walkers get active at lunchtime without having to change out of their school uniforms Girls at Waikowhai Intermediate are…

When students at Papakura’s Edmund Hilary School went into lockdown again in August 2021, take-home play packs and gutter boards, made…

Sport NZ has announced the finalists for its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, which celebrate individuals and…

A new initiative at Rotorua Girls’ High School called Let’s Go Girls is living up to its name with hundreds of girls giving physical…

In August 2022, Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa welcomed Trevor Himona (Ngāti Tūkorehe, Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairarapa) as…

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa has announced a partnership with Te Huinga Tākaro o Aotearoa (Te Huinga Tākaro), a new National Māori Sport…

Southland Boys High students with the school’s Head of Māori (Kaiako), Junior Tonga (left), and Ned Wepiha, Te Whare tū tauā o…

Kia ora koutou, What a great few weeks it's been for our athletes and teams at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. There have been…

Sport NZ has launched a collaboration with Les Mills to encourage and support young women to move their way.The digital collaboration…

Kia ora koutou, In just over two weeks the 2022 Commonwealth Games will be kicking off in Birmingham. So many people have been working…

On 8 July, the Minister for Sport and Recreation confirmed the latest organisations to receive funding towards their strengthen and…

Pānui Pāpāho  7 o Hūrae, 2022  Kua pānui atu a Ihi Aotearoa me Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa i tētahi hononga hou e whakawhiwhia atu ai…

Tākaro Māori allows tamariki to experience joy and fun while giving them the opportunity to make sense of their culture, whakapapa,…

On 29 June the Minister for Sport and Recreation announced the expansion of the long standing kaupapa Māori wellbeing programme He…

Kia ora koutou,It has been a much-anticipated couple of weeks as we announced the relaunch of a kiwi classic, the Push Play campaign.…

Sport New Zealand launches physical activity campaign to encourage nation to get moving again after COVID disruption. Sport NZ is…

A white-water rafting trip has instilled a passion for the outdoors and taught a group of West Coast young people that the sky is the…

Kia ora koutou, We’ve been fortunate to enjoy an extended period of long weekends and I hope you’ve had the opportunity to make the…

A further 15 national and regional sport organisations have signed up to Good Sports®, an initiative developed by Aktive, which is…

Students from St James Primary, a Healthy Active Learning School, have been taking play and sport equipment home and getting active…

New inclusive resource to empower rangatahi in the outdoors New resource by Education Outdoors New Zealand aims to increase gender…

The NZ Sport and Recreation Awards look to recognise the best of this work and celebrate excellence and leadership in the sector.

Kia ora koutou, I hope this Sector Update finds you in good health and spirits, though for many of you, Covid-19 will now be a lived…

Sport Hawke’s Bay and Te Aratika Academy have joined forces to provide active recreation opportunities for rangatahi.

Sport NZ study shows COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on physical activity Sport NZ has published a study into the impact…

Sport NZ welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson of a $3.64 million investment to…

Kia ora koutou,From 11.59pm on Friday 25 March 2022 the traffic light system is changing.  These changes reflect public health advice,…

Kia ora koutou,Today the Government announced changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF) and vaccine mandates. See the updated…

We’re excited to announce the release of Te Pākē o Ihi Aotearoa and Te Aho a Ihi Aotearoa.

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa has further demonstrated its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi with the release of Te Aho a Ihi Aotearoa, its…

Kia ora koutou,As we continue to deal with rising Omicron cases around the country, I hope you and your whānau are staying as well as…

Kia ora koutou, I hope you are staying as well as possible as we navigate the steep rise in Omicron cases around the country.  It’s…

In 2021, Dolamore Park set in the Hokonui Hills and featuring 95 hectares of native forest was the classroom for year 3 to 6 ākonga…

Tamariki in the rural community of Pahiatua have new play opportunities thanks to the development of a loose parts play park. Based at…

The outcomes of the Governance and Organisational review of Sport NZ and High Performance Sport NZ have been released. The purpose of…

Supporting young women to move the way they choose  We are thrilled to bring to market a new campaign focused on supporting young…

Sport NZ has today launched #itsmymove - a campaign to help young women get and stay active their way.

22 February 2022 10:00am   Are you passionate about growing Māori leadership in play, active recreation and sport? Are you keen to…

Kia ora koutou, Wherever you are in Aotearoa, we hope you have been able to make the most of the long weekends, keeping active with…

Kia ora koutou,  We hope everyone is continuing to enjoy the summer period and, within the framework of the Red setting we now find…

An Auckland-based holiday camp filled with sports activities has proven so successful its young Asian migrant participants can’t wait…

Kia ora koutou,We hope you all enjoyed the weekend, and for those in Wellington, that you are continuing to enjoy Anniversary Monday…

Managed Isolation Quarantine and the COVID-19 Protection Framework Kia ora koutou, Happy New Year to you all. We hope you have enjoyed…

Exposure to a range of sports has given intermediate student Maddisyn Sara both the confidence and encouragement to try new…

Kia ora koutou, This is our final Sector Update of 2021, and as is usual in the build-up to Christmas, I have been reflecting on the…

Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa funding and support from Active Southland has helped mark a special day on the calendar for the Southland…

Kia ora koutou,   It’s been almost a week since New Zealand moved into the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF). Thank you to everyone…

Kia ora koutou, I hope everyone is taking care as we count down to the end of the year. Just a few short weeks to go before we can…

Sport New Zealand looks forward to play, active recreation and sport resuming across all of Aotearoa New Zealand today, as the…

A Taranaki teenager with Down Syndrome feared the water so much she refused to even enter the pool. Just months later, her mother has…

Kia ora koutou, Following on from Friday's update, we are pleased to now issue the full COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF) guidance…

Kia ora koutou,I hope this email finds you well.  The guidance we are about to share will be much anticipated. It is the first update…

We have created a suite of new bite-sized modules as an introduction to key topics relating to child safeguarding and how to support a…

Kia ora koutou,  Sport NZ Monthly MIQ Allocation for Individuals  Sport NZ has recently been allocated 20 Managed Isolation…

Kia ora koutou, I hope this email finds you well. It goes without saying that these are interesting and challenging times as we await…

The focus is on fun for Play Week Ambassador Dame Valerie Adams as she encourages tamariki, whānau and communities to play their part…

Kia ora koutou,Thank you for your patience as we have worked through the most recent change in alert levels. In this Sector Update…

Kia ora koutou,With the Waikato now in Alert Level 3, Stage 2 and Auckland pending, we have updated our formal guidance to support…

A successful physical activity and nutrition initiative for schools is being doubled in size. Healthy Active Learning is a joint…

Kia ora koutou, I hope you are safe and well as we begin a new week and month. This email summarises today’s media conference which…

A new programme introduced to the Hawke’s Bay recently is changing the lives of a group of disabled young people and their familie

Welcome to the National Physical Activity and Play Plan for Aotearoa survey Building on the broad sector engagement last year to…

Kia ora koutou,      I hope everyone was able to enjoy the long weekend with their friends and whanau. It has been an unsettled…

Kia ora koutou, Firstly I wanted to thank you for your support over the weekend in achieving a record number of Covid-19 vaccinations…

Kia ora koutou, Thank you for your patience while we have worked with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) to…

Sector Guidance for COVID-19   Kia ora koutou,  We hope you’re all doing well in your regions. Please find a short update following…

Female voices in governance have been amplified across the sport and recreation sector, with the number of Sport NZ partner…

Kia ora koutou, We hope you are well, wherever in the country you may be. Our update today covers the following topics: Amended Alert…

Kia ora koutou, Thank you for your patience while we have worked with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) around…

Kia ora koutou, As you will know from this afternoon’s media conference, the Prime Minister has announced changes to current alert…

Kia ora koutou,  With Auckland in Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country in Level 2, it’s a wait and see approach to further news…

Sport NZ has released the results of a new Diversity and Inclusion Survey, creating a benchmark for the play, active recreation and…

Teenager Gala Baumfield spent most of her youth as the only female skateboarder at the skateparks she hung out at. Today, the…

Mōrena koutou katoa,   And a warm welcome to Alert Level 3 Tāmaki Makaurau.   You will know that as of…

While COVID-19 has put sport on hold for now, why not spend a bit of that extra time joining our upcoming Balance is Better webinar…

Kia ora koutou,  We hope you are well and acclimatising to life in both Alert Levels 2 and 4. This is a unique situation we find…

Kia ora koutou,  Thanks for your patience as we work through the finer details of the Alert Level 2 guidance for sport and…

Kia ora koutou,We hope you enjoyed the weekend, whether you were in Alert Level 3 or 4. As you will know from this afternoon’s…

Disabled tamariki and rangatahi will benefit from a new $3.6m fund being launched by Sport NZ today.  The fund, to be invested over…

Kia ora koutou,Please find below a further update on COVID-19 as it relates to sport, recreation and play, including new Alert Level 3…

Welcome to the latest update from Sport NZ bringing you news on the work of individuals and organisations from across the…

Into Nature School founders Amy Lake and Hillary Paalvast dreamed of a school in the native bush where children could run free, be…

Kia ora koutou,We hope everyone is doing well in their respective bubbles. Unfortunately with today’s news, Auckland and Northland…

Kia ora koutou,In today’s Sector Update: The extension to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 Guidelines around mandatory record…

Kia ora koutou,This Sector Update contains new information on the following topics: New Public Health Order – mask wearing and…

Kia ora koutou,With the news today that a case of community transition has been identified, with no known link to a border, we have…

Money raised from Sport NZ’s new crowdfunding platform BoostedSport will enable more girls from Journeys Central Otago to spend more…

Demolishing a school playground shouldn’t lead to more play opportunities, but that is exactly what happened at Epuni Primary School…

A group of West Coast Special Olympians are a big step closer to attending their first ever national competition thanks to the new…

An increasing number of young people in the Waikato region are exploring their backyards thanks to a social enterprise adventure…

Minister for Sport and Recreation Hon Grant Robertson has announced funding to upgrade the player facilities at Eden Park ahead of…

With Brisbane confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic Games, Sport NZ and High Performance Sport NZ Chief Executive Raelene Castle…

The new BoostedSport crowdfunding platform couldn’t have come along at a better time for central Canterbury’s Hororata Golf Club. Find…

Tū Manawa funding helps basketball role models connect with tamariki/rangatahi. More youth will get a chance to rub shoulders with…

Sport NZ has launched a new crowdfunding platform to help clubs and local groups fundraise for community projects, whether that’s new…

Over $150,000 has already been distributed to 778 tamariki and rangatahi in Auckland and Northland and through the Active Me – Kia Tū…

Press Release from the Minister for Sport and Recreation Drug Free Sport New Zealand will receive a funding boost to respond to some…

Sport NZ congratulates the winners of the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, held in Hamilton this evening. "Tonight is…

Duane Kale, Karen Vercoe, Rakesh Naidoo, Robyn Cockburn and Suri Bartlett have been appointed to the board of Sport NZ. They replace…

Teenager Liam has managed to face his fear of water thanks to a surf therapy programme in Northland.  Liam has been involved in the Te…

Children at Favona School in Mangere have new ways to be active, develop skills and have fun through play thanks to a new Tū Manawa…

Sport NZ has announced the finalists for its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, which celebrate individuals and…

Yoga classes are transforming the lives of young people at one school in the Taranaki region. Waitara’s Manukorihi Intermediate has…

The Sport NZ Board hosted a special event in Queenstown today to acknowledge and celebrate Sir Eion and Lady Jan Edgar for their…

Sport NZ has appointed Rebecca Rolls as its new Diversity and Inclusion Manager, responsible for the organisation’s Women and Girls…

Manurewa Marlins Rugby Club has had tremendous success with a new programme – Mareikura – that encourages women and girls to give…

Sport NZ and Isentia have today released the first report from a major study into the gender balance of coverage and reporting of…

An idea born from the aspirations of inspiring Tairāwhiti women, Well Wāhine Week was an initiative delivered by Sport Gisborne…

Another 10 national sporting bodies have joined NZ Cricket, NZ Football, Hockey NZ, Netball NZ and NZ Rugby in backing the Balance is…

Details have today been released of the Governance and Organisational Review of the Sport NZ Group (Sport NZ and High Performance…

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is pleased to announce its partnership with Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu to provide a new $850,000 Government…

After a 2020 winter season heavily disrupted by COVID-19, Sport NZ and five of the country’s largest participation sports are calling…

Identity reflects the organisation’s focus on equity, inclusion and the power of physical activity to transform lives. On Tuesday 16…

Entries are now open for the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, with two new categories for 2021.  Every year,…

Two-year pilot to support tamariki and rangatahi in high need communities Sport NZ has today launched a two-year partnership with…

Sport NZ has announced a set of integrity initiatives to ensure sport and recreation remain safe, fair and inclusive for all New…

iCoachKids has announced the 4th Annual International Conference. This will be a free online event which can be booked below: Day…

Sport NZ is pleased to play a key role in the announcement of the $2 million in Government funding for player facilities at the five…

E haumi ana a Ihi Aotearoa i te $7 miriona pūtea tāpiri ki tētahi mahere hou mō te oranga o te Māori Kua whakaputaina e Ihi Aotearoa…

More than 2,000 play, active recreation and sport organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand have received relief funding from Sport…

Raelene Castle ONZM has been appointed as the next CEO of Sport NZ. She replaces Peter Miskimmin, who steps down on 11 December after…

A new report which highlights key themes that emerged from conversations with Muslim girls and women.

Over 750 already registered for three-day event. Registrations for day one close 10.00am Wednesday. More than 750 people have…

New COVID-19 research highlights post-lockdown decline in participation levels Sport NZ is encouraging New Zealanders to take full…

Sport NZ congratulates the category winners of the 2020 New Zealand Sport and Recreation awards. Originally scheduled to be held in…

Sport NZ has announced the two winners of the leadership categories from its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards. Scheduled…

Applications are now open for Sport NZ’s new fund – Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa – for community-based programmes and projects targeting…

Thanks for coming to our newly designed website. We’ve updated our site to make it more accessible, inclusive, relevant and user…

More than $1.85m has been distributed to 38 national organisations through Sport NZ’s Exceptional Systems Support Fund (ESS). Designed…

Sport New Zealand is pleased to announce the finalists for the NZ Sport and Recreation Awards 2020. The awards were due to be…

Sport NZ is encouraging all New Zealanders to remain physically active, but to follow the Government’s guidelines for their region’s…

Gymnastics New Zealand (Gymnastics NZ) has released the terms of reference for the Independent Review to be conducted by David Howman.…

Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit 2020Wednesday 7 October – Friday 9 October 20201.00pm – 4.00pm daily Sport NZ is pleased to announce…

Sport NZ Women and Girls Summit 2020Wednesday 7 October – Friday 9 October 20201.00pm – 4.00pm daily Sport NZ is pleased to announce…

Peter Miskimmin has resigned as CEO of Sport NZ and will step down from his role in December. He has served as CEO of Sport NZ…

Sport NZ will shortly launch major new initiatives to help sport and active recreation bodies at all levels of the sector strengthen…

On Tuesday, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson announced $80m in funding targeted at all levels of the Play, Active…

On Tuesday, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson announced $80m in funding targeted at all levels of the Play, Active…

Grant Robertson has today announced the first major release of funding from the $265 million Sport Recovery Package announced at…

Sport NZ has provided a total of $4.6 million to the Wellington Phoenix, Vodafone Warriors, Super Rugby clubs and the ANZ Premiership…

Sport NZ has provided a total of $4.6 million to the Wellington Phoenix, Vodafone Warriors, Super Rugby clubs and the ANZ Premiership…

Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has today announced a $264.6m investment into the Sport and Recreation sector as…

Following yesterday’s announcement on the transition to Alert Level 2, Sport NZ can confirm that the 10 person gathering limit does…

Following yesterday’s announcement on the transition to Alert Level 2, Sport NZ can confirm that the 10 person gathering limit does…

Primary focus on clubs and regional organisations Sport NZ has created a $25 million package to provide further short-term relief for…

Sport NZ has this afternoon published public guidance on how people can remain physically active during COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

This media release has been republished from Beehive.govt.nz

This update has been republished from covid19.govt.nz

This media release has been republished from Beehive.govt.nz

"Specialising later is not going to reduce New Zealand's chances of winning on the world stage"

Novel Coronavirus / COVID-19 has reached New Zealand although the likelihood of a widespread outbreak remains low-moderate.

Beatrice Faumuinā ONZM OLY has been appointed to the board of Sport NZ for a term of three years.

Cameron Leslie MNZM has been appointed as the new intern on the Sport NZ board - a position created by Sport NZ in 2017 as part of…

New ground was broken from 20 – 22 November at Pulman Lodge in South Auckland with the piloting of a residential course for Coaches of…

Sport NZ's Disability Plan has been launched at the Halberg Games in Auckland today, October 11.

Exciting projects such as Volleyfest, a Girl Guiding Community Programme and off-road mountain biking are amongst those selected by…

Sport NZ has today released a new strategy and vision to get Every Body Active in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Sport NZ undertook a public consultation on sport integrity, seeking the views of a wide range of organisations and individuals…

Healthy Active Learning is a new $47.6 million initiative that will be delivered as part of the Government's 2019 Wellbeing Budget

The Sport NZ Balance is Better Champions programme continues for another year with some new and existing faces.

Introducing the inaugural Sport NZ Women + Girls Summit 2019. The one-day event will take place on 7 October 2019 at Te Papa,…

Give-it-a-go skateboarding workshops and inclusive ability netball are amongst the innovative ideas selected by Sport NZ

Sport NZ congratulates the winners of its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards

Sport NZ announces joint delivery partners for annual event focusing on women and girls in sport and active recreation

In its 12th year, the 2019 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Auckland on Monday 24 June 2019.

In its 12th year, the 2019 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Auckland on Monday 24 June 2019.

In its 12th year, the 2019 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Auckland on Monday 24 June 2019.

In its 12th year, the 2019 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Auckland on Monday 24 June 2019.

The continued success of play, active recreation and sport in New Zealand depends on great leadership within our sector.

A new fund from Sport NZ designed to support and develop innovative ideas to engage young women to get and stay active

Sport NZ doubles number of schools trialling fresh approach to PE and other physical activity

Sport NZ has announced the finalists for its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards

Nominations are now open for Future Leaders and Women in Leadership programmes, and close on 30 April.

Two new funds designed to get more young women physically active through play, active recreation and sport have launched today.

The Independent Taskforce reported its findings to the Minister of Education in November 2018.

The move by the North Harbour Rugby to disband its under-14 rep team has created significant debate.

Entries are now open for the 12th New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards 2019

Our Government is committed to championing equality for women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand. We know there are clear inequalities…

Sport NZ has today released a report by sports lawyer Stephen Cottrell on elite athletes’ rights and welfare. Commissioned as part of…

Sport NZ pays tribute to Sir John Anderson, who passed away on Tuesday night, and extends its condolences to his family.

Sport NZ is calling on anyone involved in sport to share their thoughts on a range of integrity issues through an online survey

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years.

New research from Sport New Zealand shows that physically active Kiwis are more likely to have good mental health

Hi, I’m Conor Gilchrist. I’m approaching the halfway point of my second year on the Sport NZ Graduate Programme. Before joining…

Kia ora, my name is Maddi McLean and I am currently halfway through my first year on the Sport NZ Graduate Programme. I studied a…

This is a story from one of our past graduates, who participated in Sport NZ's Graduate Programme.

Sport NZ has today released the first report from its new Active NZ participation survey

Of the 1.2 million people who volunteer in NZ every year, 5 out of 6 are giving their time to the sport and recreation sector.

Sport NZ congratulates the winners of the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, held in Wellington this evening.

Next week we celebrate the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards in Wellington.

- Enjoyment lags behind other activities - Findings suggest parents play a key role

In its 11th year, the 2018 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Wellington on Monday 28 May.

Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) has appointed Jennah Wootten as GM Partnerships & Communication.

In its 11th year, the 2018 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Wellington on Monday 28 May.

In its 11th year, the 2018 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Wellington on Monday 28 May.

In its 11th year, the 2018 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Wellington on Monday 28 May.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the winter sport options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years old.

The NZ Sport and Recreation Awards capture and acknowledge the exemplary work taking place across the sport and recreation sector.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years old.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years old.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years old.

Playing, sharing; making friends and having fun. That's the underlying philosophy for New Zealand Cricket (NZC)'s Biggest Sporting…

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years old.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years.

Sport NZ is excited to announce a new $10,000 scholarship to be awarded to an emerging leader as part of this year’s New Zealand Sport…

Napier City Council listened to the local community to design its two-stage Marine Parade redevelopment project

Sport Canterbury has been trialling a SportStart Home Kit to help busy parents to support their kids to get active at home.

Sport NZ welcomes the IOC's decision to ban the Russian Olympic Committee sending a team to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

It is with sadness that we advise and acknowledge the passing of a great Ngāti Whakaue rangatira Pihopa Kingi.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand CEO Paul Dalton says last summer was one of the worst in many years, with 19 beach drownings between…

Sport NZ has released a set of principles that recognise, and will be used to protect, the right of young New Zealanders to play.

Sport NZ congratulates Wellington City Council for winning the Outstanding Recreation Programme Award for its SHIFT initiative

The Koraunui Stokes Valley community hub brings multiple community services together in one place

Quality coaching is a key factor in keeping young people participating in sport. Look no further than NZ to see how it can be done

The Toitu Poneke Community and Sports Centre - or 'The Hub' - has restored 'the heart beat' of a critical community facility

Warm weather and lighter nights mean more time to be outside, and team sports are a great way to stay connected over the summer.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years.

Sport NZ is taking a look at some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years.

Sport New Zealand is taking a look some of the options available for kids aged 5 to 8 years.

Joint media release from Sport NZ, NZ Cricket, NZ Football, Hockey NZ, Netball NZ and NZ Rugby

Recently Time magazine published an insightful article on the professionalisation of youth sports in America.

Sport NZ congratulates Heather Knox, whose work encouraging Kiwi kids to get active has received global recognition.

The Peak Te Pumanawa o Rototuna is an exemplar of a collaborative approach to regional facilities planning

Building on her lifelong love of physical activity brought Jo Colin to her current role at Sport NZ

Living Well is based on Sport NZ’s locally-led delivery approach, together with information about the region from sources

Sir John Graham leaves an immense legacy through his efforts and achievements as a sportsman, educator and administrator.

This Regulatory Impact Statement has been prepared by Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) and provides an analysis of options for improving…

Sport NZ recently hosted a senior leader from Sport Singapore to collaborate and share insights with sector organisations

A Hutt City Council project is having a dramatic impact on the lives of children from high-deprivation communities

More than 550 people have completed New Zealand's 3,000km national trail over the past year

Sport NZ has published an independent baseline evaluation of the first year of Play.sport.

Sport NZ acknowledges the vital contribution volunteers make in sport and recreation

Sport NZ acknowledges the vital contribution volunteers make in sport and recreation

Sport NZ acknowledges the vital contribution volunteers make in sport and recreation

Sport NZ acknowledges the vital contribution volunteers make in sport and recreation

Sport NZ acknowledges the vital contribution volunteers make in sport and recreation

It doesn't take an awful lot to get kids active and having fun, and the lifelong benefits are huge, says Sport NZ's Jo Colin.

Sport NZ congratulates winners of the tenth anniversary Sport and Recreation Awards in Auckland this evening.

Sport NZ would like to congratulate the winners of our tenth anniversary Sport and Recreation Awards held in Auckland this evening

We're looking forward to celebrating the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards in Auckland next Monday 29 May.

Next week we celebrate the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards in Auckland.

The Government’s Big Change Starts Small public awareness campaign has great ideas for including more play in children’s lives.

In just two weeks' time we celebrate the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards in Auckland.

JSA Commissioner Daichi Suzuki, PM Bill English and Sport NZ CE Peter Miskimmin   New Zealand and Japan today signed a Memorandum of…

Annually Immigration NZ review their Essential Skills in Demand Lists to facilitate the entry of appropriately skilled people

On 29 May, we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards in Auckland.

25 young Wellington athletes were fortunate to hear Peter share some of his stories & life-lessons at his visit to Te Papa Museum

In its tenth anniversary year, the 2017 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards will be held in Auckland on 29 May.

The 16 finalists for the 2017 NZ Sport and Recreation Awards exemplify the exciting and valuable work happening in the sector

Prime Minister Bill English, Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Sport NZ celebrate one year of Play.sport

Sport NZ has launched a new online course specifically designed for new entrants to the workforce.

Sport NZ was delighted to honour Christchurch sportswoman & commentator Lesley Murdoch at NZ Sports Journalists Association Awards

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the release of a document on supporting older people to stay active

The GEMBA sports and entertainment report (GSER) is driven by the need to make better-informed, fact-based decisions.

Peter Miskimmin, CEO Sport NZ and dual Olympian (Hockey - 1984, 1992)

Sport NZ CE Peter Miskimmin says South Canterbury can be extremely proud of Natalie Rooney, who won a silver at the Rio Olympics

Sport New Zealand has today released a "plan of attack" for keeping young people in New Zealand active.

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes Sport NZ’s new online tool which will help communities and the sector to…

Public awareness campaign launches today. Sport NZ to make support for changes a condition of investment into all sports.

Over 160 sport & rec leaders will gather in Wellington over the next 2 days for Sport New Zealand's Connections 2016 conference.

Excellence and outstanding achievement in sport and recreation was recognised during the annual NZ Sport and Recreation Awards.

Sport NZ has today launched a new initiative aimed at ensuring young people are getting quality PE and sport at school

More than 100 sport and recreation leaders have gathered in Auckland today to discuss the future of sport in the city

HPSNZ Chief Executive Alex Baumann has congratulated Kane Williamson and Lydia Ko for their outstanding achievement

Brendon McCullum has been honoured at the 53rd Halberg Awards with the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award

Celebrating sporting sector excellence in commercial partnerships, communication, community impact, events, innovation and more.

Carole Hicks has been honoured by her sport at the highest level after being named the World Archery Volunteer of the Year (2015).

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Sport New Zealand confirms investment of around $43m a year for the next four years

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Andrew Cornaga received the Supreme Award at tonight's Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards held in Auckland.

Baroness Sue Campbell, says she's pleased to see New Zealand working hard to keep young people active

One of the great things about a Kiwi summer is the improvised sport that takes place on the beach or in the back yard.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Featuring high profile coaches from New Zealand and abroad, Sport NZ's 'Connecting Coaches' convention will be a landmark event.

The New Zealand versus Australia rivalry continues with the inaugural Golf Croquet Trans-Tasman Test Series in Nelson.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Sport leaders say the sporting world has lost a giant with the passing of former All Black great Jonah Lomu today at the age of 40

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Sport and recreation also make a significant contribution to New Zealand's economy, according to new research.

'Big change starts small' is the theme of a public awareness campaign to help tackle childhood obesity.

McFadden quickly forged a career as player, coach and is now best known as mentor for Oklahoma City Thunder NBA star Steven Adams.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will address 600 diverse coaches at Sport NZ's 'Connecting Coaches' convention

Ultimate Frisbee has come a long way from when Iain Stewart first played it in 1999.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

The All Blacks have made New Zealand proud again and etched their place in rugby history by winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

We caught Wellington Gaelic Football & Hurling Association Vice President Davey Rynne to find out how the sport is catching on

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

As rugby and football posts come down and the days get longer it's almost time for summer sports to begin.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Sport and Rec Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the announcement that NZ will host the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Olympic gold medalist & ITU World Cup Champion Hamish Carter has been included in the list of inductees into the ITU Hall of Fame

Paul Strang is now making his mark developing the next generation of New Zealand sporting stars through Pathway to Podium.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Parliament recently passed the Health and Safety Reform Bill

After over 30 years involvement in the Special Olympics movement, Lyn Ryan is showing no signs of slowing down.

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Sport NZ says ensuring Kiwi kids have active lives will be an important part of a wider initiative to tackle obesity.

In looking to tackle obesity the Government is taking a broad approach with a focus on food, the environment & being active

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

Now with his professional playing days behind him, Tonu'u is giving back to sport at the grassroots level

Here's our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed!'

As a boxer, Shane Cameron was as tough and determined as they come - but it's now his work outside the ring that is turning heads.

College Sport Auckland CEO Dave Currie talks on how Auckland's young people are getting ready for a life of sport and recreation.

Our list of the 'top 10 sports stories you may have missed'!

Sport New Zealand CE Peter Miskimmin is reminding parents and other supporters to be mindful of their behaviour on the sidelines

Sport in Auckland has received a boost with the opening of Sport Central, a new hub for sports bodies to live and work together.

Understanding and responding to the customer's changing needs to future proof New Zealand sport

Excellence in sport and recreation in New Zealand were recognised at the annual Sport and Recreation Awards in Auckland.

Sport NZ has launched a new Strategic Plan (2015-20) to ensure NZ remains one of the world's most successful sporting nations

Sport and recreation continue to play a big part in the lives of Kiwis, according to the latest Active New Zealand survey.

Celebrating sporting sector excellence in commercial partnerships, communication, community impact, events and innovation.

Former champion athlete Seb Coe shares his views on inspiring young people to take up sport and the barriers they face

Barbara Kendall has been honoured at the 52nd Halberg Awards with the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award

The programme provides ten hours of one on one support from experienced practitioners across a twelve month period.

Seven teams will test their mettle when they embark on some world-firsts as part of Sport NZ's Hillary Expeditions.

We are developing some further governance resources in 2015 and want be support these with stories from the sector.

Recent decisions by the Charities Registration Board have raised questions about the standing of sport and the desirability of sport…

The recipients of the 2015 women in governance scholarships and the participants in the 2015 mentor programme.

The New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards celebrate excellence in the sport and recreation sector.

Applications are now open for the 2015 intake as part of the Sport New Zealand women in governance programme.

An early advisory about the likely effect on the sport and recreation sector of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Auckland Sport recently released its strategic plan, which aims to make Auckland the world's most active city by 2020.

The creation of New Zealand's first nationwide talent development programme, called Pathway to Podium, has been announced today.

Young coaches and staff from Sport New Zealand and Unitec recently got together to discuss the Growing Coaches programme.

Young coaches and staff from Sport New Zealand and Unitec recently got together to discuss the Growing Coaches programme. Filmed at…

Outstanding achievement across the sport and rec sector has been recognised at the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.

NZ's HP athletes have the benefit of another world-class sports facility with the Royal opening of the Avantidrome in Cambridge

Organisers of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 are looking for volunteers to join their team.

A team of Kiwi adventurers will attempt to summit the unclimbed 6815 metre peak of Anidesha Chuli in Nepal

Sport and Rec Minister Murray McCully announced 2 important steps to prevent match-fixing and protect the reputation of NZ sport