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Every Body Active Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora

Sport NZ’s purpose is to contribute to the wellbeing of everybody in Aotearoa New Zealand by leading an enriching and inspiring play, active recreation and sport system.

Our vision is simple: Every Body Active.

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02 February 2026

2026 NZ Sport and Recreation Awards

Every year, individuals and organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand make outstanding contributions to enhance people's lives through…

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Active Design Guide launched

Practical guidance for creating places that support movement, wellbeing and connection

Active Design Campaign

Active Design Guide

Practical guidance for creating places that support movement, wellbeing and connection

Active Design Campaign
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Our Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028
Our strategic plan 2024 - 2028

Explore Sport NZ’s vision for an active, thriving Aotearoa—our Strategic Plan sets out goals to grow participation, improve experiences, and strengthen the sector for the future. See the plan.

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Principles of Active Design

These principles work together. They are most effective when applied early and consistently across spatial planning, street design, parks, town centres and neighbourhood development, rather than as isolated interventions.

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Celebrate the essence of people and place

Embed mana whenua values and narratives so places reflect identity, purpose and connection to whenua. Working in partnership with people, whānau and communities enables environments that foster belonging and support everyday physical activity, movement and choice.

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Celebrate the essence of people and place

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Celebrate the essence of people and place

Embed mana whenua values and narratives so places reflect identity, purpose and connection to whenua. Working in partnership with people, whānau and communities enables environments that foster belonging and support everyday physical activity, movement and choice.

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