Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Te whakaehu me te whakawhāiti
Our vision is Every Body Active. We want Aotearoa to be a place where no one is missing out on the benefits of physical activity. Every New Zealander – regardless of age, gender, disability, cultural or religious background, sexual orientation, or where they live – has the right to be treated fairly and enjoy the physical activities of their choice. A big part of our mission is making sure everyone feels accepted, respected and included in play, active recreation and sport.
What is DEI?
Learn why diversity, equity and inclusion are important in the play, active recreation and sport sector.
The Inclusivity Hub is helping to ensure sport and recreation is inclusive for everyone. Created specifically for people working in play, active recreation and sport, the Hub provides a range of resources for organisations and individuals wanting to start or progress on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning journey.
Key areas
At Sport New Zealand, we are particularly focused on groups for whom play, active recreation or sport may not be meeting their needs or making them feel included. Below are our plans, commitments and key areas that focus on addressing inequities to ensure everybody has the access and opportunity to participate.
Research
Diversity in Action
How Sport NZ organization tackle diversity on the different sports
New Zealand Football diversity review could bring end to..
The All Whites nickname used by New Zealand’s national football team could be ditched as part of a review New Zealand Football has launched into cultural diversity.
All Blacks stars make powerful statement
Super Rugby Aotearoa players including All Blacks Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga have celebrated rugby's ability to knock down barriers, drawing a distinction between New Zealand society and “inequality” in other parts of the world.
Gender, ethnicity and age problems for New Zealand sport
Gender pay gaps, under-representation of Asian and Pasifika people and an aging workforce have been identified as issues in the sports governance sector in New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/452602/gender-ethnicity-and-age-problems-for-new-zealand-sport
