Who we are and what we do
Ko wai mātou, he aha hoki ā mātou mahi
As a Crown entity, Sport NZ promotes and supports quality experiences in play, active recreation and sport to improve levels of physical activity and, through this, ensure the greatest impact on wellbeing for all New Zealanders.
The Sport NZ Group also includes High Performance Sport NZ, which leads the high performance sport system, supporting athletes and coaches to deliver performances on the world stage that inspire the nation and its communities, helping to build national identity and promote New Zealand internationally.
Together, Sport NZ and High Performance Sport NZ provide end-to-end leadership of the system.
Sport NZ ‘s vision is simple - to see Every Body Active in Aotearoa New Zealand.
It’s a bold vision. Our 12-year strategic direction 2020 – 2032 explains how we’ll achieve it.
Our purpose
To contribute to the wellbeing of everybody in Aotearoa New Zealand by leading an enriching and inspiring Play, Active Recreation and Sport system.
Our values
These values represent what is universally important to us:
He Tangata - We stand for the people
Mahi Toa – We strive for the remarkable
Ngātahi – We’re better together
Creating happier, healthier people and better connected communities.
Sport NZ’s three approaches aim to create better quality experiences for participants and encourage their ongoing participation in physical activity.
Our focus is on young people (ages 5 to 18) and putting them at the centre to drive meaningful and positive change.
A whole of Government view focussed on inter-generational outcomes.
The Sport NZ Outcomes Framework shows how Sport NZ and the wider play, active recreation and sport system contributes to the wellbeing of all New Zealanders. The document enables us to demonstrate the impact the system is having.
Our long-term outcomes focus on improving:
- the proportion of leisure and recreation time spent being physically active
- levels of physical literacy
- the proportion of people being physically active in the way they want to be.
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Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) is the Crown entity responsible for governing and promoting play, active recreation, and sport across Aotearoa New Zealand. Its primary purpose is to shape a more active future for all New Zealanders, enhancing national wellbeing and binding communities together. [1, 2]
The Mission: Sport NZ operates under the vision "Every Body Active," striving to ensure that all New Zealanders have access to quality physical activity. [1, 2]
High Performance NZ (HPSNZ): This is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sport NZ, specifically tasked with leading the elite sporting system to help New Zealand athletes succeed on the world stage. [1]
Community Impact: Beyond competitive sports, the organization manages programs for children's development, everyday recreation, and community health. [1]
Current funding or grant opportunities available through Sport NZ
Specific active recreation programs for youth
How High Performance NZ selects and supports elite athletes
Bernard Hickey: Shaping what’s next - Sport and recreation as part of Aotearoa’s answer
Bernard Hickey, Economic columnist, business and political writer This future focused keynote explores the challenges facing Aotearoa and the choices ahead. It places sport and recreation within the wider national context, highlighting where the sector is well placed to contribute and where new thinking will be needed. Rather than offering solutions, the focus is on understanding what’s coming, building on our strengths and identifying the few areas where focused effort will matter most.
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