Further financial support for sport and recreation organisations
The Government is providing more support for sport and recreation organisations in the Auckland, Northland and Waikato regions financially affected by the extended COVID alert level restrictions...
View ArticleStructural change confirmed at the top of Sport NZ and HPSNZ
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has today announced the outcomes of the governance and organisational review of Sport NZ and High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ).
View ArticleGovernment sends best wishes to NZ Winter Paralympians
On behalf of the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Government wishes the New Zealand Paralympian team all the best for the upcoming Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, Minister for Sport and...
View ArticleGovernment congratulates NZ Paralympic Team
The Government has congratulated the New Zealand Paralympic Team following their most successful Paralympic Winter Games for New Zealand in twenty years.
View ArticleMore opportunities in sport for disabled young people
Sixteen national and regional organisations have been awarded funding to increase opportunities for young people with disabilities in sport and recreation.
View ArticleTop honours for New Zealand’s sportspeople
Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated netball coach Ruth Aitken on being made a Dame on the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours List 2022.
View ArticleNew standalone integrity entity for sport
An independent body to strengthen and protect the integrity of the sport and recreation system is to be established.
View ArticleHe Oranga Poutama expanded into four new regions
A long-standing physical activity programme that focuses on outcomes for Maori has been expanded to four new regions with Government investment almost doubled to increase its reach.
View ArticleBuilding resilience in sports affected by COVID
National sport and recreation organisations are being supported to help recover and operate successfully after the impact of COVID-19.
View ArticleMinister to travel to Europe and UK for finance engagements and Commonwealth...
Grant Robertson departs tomorrow for engagements in his finance portfolios and to support New Zealand’s athletes at the Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom.
View ArticleFunding confirmed for 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
More than $20 million is being invested over the next four years to prepare athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan.
View ArticleHealthy Active Learning now in 40 percent of schools across New Zealand
A total of 800 schools and kura nationwide are now benefitting from a physical activity and nutrition initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of children and young people.
View ArticleUpgrades for sporting facilities ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
Communities across the country will benefit from newly upgraded sporting facilities as a result of New Zealand co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
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View ArticleSports stars and administers honoured
The New Year Honours List includes an array of sporting stars and grassroots administrators who reflect the best of Aotearoa’s sporting and recreation community.
View ArticleNew Sport Integrity body a step closer
The Integrity Sport and Recreation Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, marking a major step towards establishing the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission.
View Article100 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup
The largest women’s sporting event in the world is now only 100 days from hitting New Zealand shores.
View ArticleNZ signals interest in hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
The Government is welcoming interest by the New Zealand Olympic Committee in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games.
View ArticleGovernment on board with Winter Games
The future of the Winter Games events in New Zealand over the next five years has been secured with new Government investment.
View ArticleSports stars and administrators honoured
The King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List 2023 includes sporting stars and administrators who reflect the best of New Zealand’s sporting community.
View ArticleGovt wishes Special Olympics team well
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson and Disability Issues Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan have wished the 39-strong New Zealand Special Olympics squad heading to Berlin the best of luck.
View ArticleNew Sport NZ chair appointed
Raewyn Lovett has been appointed as Chair of the Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa (Sport NZ) and High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) Boards.
View ArticleFIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicks off
The biggest sporting event New Zealand has ever hosted is getting underway, with the Football Ferns facing Norway at the opening match at Eden Park tomorrow night.
View ArticleHistoric win for Football Ferns kicks off World Cup
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Football Ferns on an inspirational performance at last night’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
View ArticleWomen and Girls in Sport Strategy showing results with improved media coverage
2022 was another year of positive change in visibility of women in sport with a further jump in the coverage of female athletes and teams in news media.
View ArticleGovernment congratulates Football Ferns
The Government has congratulated the Football Ferns on their inspirational performances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
View ArticleNew standalone integrity entity for sport formally established
Legislation establishing an independent body to strengthen and protect the integrity of the sport and recreation system has passed its final reading in Parliament with unanimous support.
View ArticleSport Minister to represent Govt at RWC final
The Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson will represent the Government at the Rugby World Cup final in Paris this weekend.
View ArticleAll Blacks finish runners up at Rugby World Cup 2023
The Government has congratulated the All Blacks on their effort in finishing runners up in the Men’s Rugby World Cup in Paris.
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