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Take a look at our case studies that highlight initiatives that use evidence and respond holistically to meet the needs of individuals and their communities.

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A journey to better organisational outcomes

Sport Hawkes Bay's renewed focus on insights and evaluation has led to better decision making and results, stronger relationships with partners and an improved ability to understand and communicate their impact.

A journey to better organisational outcomes

Netball NZ Leading Change

Making bold changes to create participant-focused and player-centred opportunities

Netball NZ Leading Change

Play in the Hutt

Championing play to increase quality experiences and opportunities

Play in the Hutt

Shift

Improving young women’s holistic wellbeing through co-design and empowerment

Shift case study

Tāmaki Touched case study

Working alongside local communities to achieve positive outcomes through sport and recreation

Tamaki touched case study

Equip'd Case Study

Encouraging Pasifika teenage girls to enjoy and participate in physical activity

Equip'd case study

Major Sports

Sport in New Zealand largely reflects the nation's British colonial heritage, with some of the most popular sports being rugby union, rugby league, cricket, football, footy, basketball, horse racing and netball, which are primarily played in Commonwealth countries.