Healthy Active Learning programme introduced to more than 300 schools
Children and young people in more than 300 schools and kura are part of an innovative programme that brings together learning about healthy eating and drinking habits, while also taking part in quality...
View ArticleGovt committed to hosting Rugby World Cup
The Government remains committed to hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 2022 should a decision be made by World Rugby this weekend to postpone this year’s tournament.
View Article$950k funding boost for World Conference on Women and Sport
An additional $950,000 investment has been made to support New Zealand’s hosting of the 8th World Conference of the International Working Group on Women in Sport (IWG) in Auckland in 2022.
View ArticleFIFA Women’s World Cup to open in New Zealand
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson and Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash have welcomed confirmation New Zealand will host the opening ceremony and match, and one of the semi-finals,...
View Article$5.7 million investment to support disabled people in sport and recreation
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has today announced how $5.7 million will be allocated to create better quality experiences for disabled tamariki and rangatahi.
View ArticleFarewelling sports administrator and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today expressed his sorrow at the passing of Sir Eion Edgar – a leading sports administrator and celebrated philanthropist who has made a significant...
View ArticleDrug Free Sport supported to deal with new doping challenges
Drug Free Sport New Zealand will receive a funding boost to respond to some of the emerging doping challenges across international sport.
View ArticleCongratulations to the Black Caps – World Champions
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Black Caps as the deserved winners of the inaugural World Test Cricket Championship.
View ArticleGovt support for upgrade of Eden Park players facilities
Minister for Sport and Recreation Hon Grant Robertson has announced funding to upgrade the players facilities at Eden Park ahead of upcoming Women’s World Cup events.
View ArticleExemption granted for Wallabies to enter NZ
Bledisloe Cup rugby will be played in New Zealand after the Australian rugby team received an economic exemption to enter New Zealand.
View ArticleGovt congratulates Lisa Carrington on becoming NZ’s most decorated Olympian
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has today congratulated New Zealand Olympic kayaker Lisa Carrington on her exceptional performance at the Tokyo Olympics which has led to her becoming the...
View ArticleNZ Olympic team congratulated on historic campaign
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated New Zealand’s Olympic Team on making history at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
View ArticleGovernment congratulates NZ Paralympic team
The Government has congratulated New Zealand’s Paralympic Team following an outstanding showing at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
View ArticleFinancial support for Auckland sport and recreation organisations
The Government is providing $5.3 million to assist sport and recreation organisations in the Auckland region financially affected by the latest lockdown.
View ArticleHealthy Active Learning initiative to expand to 800 schools and kura
Healthy Active Learning is a joint initiative between Sport NZ and the Ministries of Health and Education that has been implemented across more than 300 schools and kura since last year.
View ArticleBlack Caps do us proud at World Cup
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Black Caps on an inspirational performance at the Twenty20 World Cup.
View ArticleTop honours for women in sport
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated Olympian Lisa Carrington and Paralympian Sophie Pascoe on being made Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in the...
View ArticleGovt congratulates Zoi Sadowski-Synnott on NZ’s first ever Winter Olympic...
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott on winning the gold medal in the Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
View ArticleGovt congratulates NZ Winter Olympic team on historic campaign
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated New Zealand’s Winter Olympic Team on making history at the Beijing Olympic Games.
View ArticleFurther 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...
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