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Focus areas
We continue to implement critically important programmes that include our focus on Diversity and Inclusion (inclusive of the Disability Active Recreation and Sport Strategy and the Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation Strategy), Healthy Active Learning, the Integrity in Sport programme and supporting disadvantaged communities.
Sector information
COVID-19 response
The play, active recreation and sport sector has been hit hard due to COVID-19 and the restrictions placed on New Zealanders.
Sport NZ launched an early relief package to help the sector remain viable through the pandemic. Following this, Government announced it would invest $264.6m across four years into the recovery of the play, active recreation and sport sector as part of Budget 2020.
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Keep up with the play
We're losing kids from sport. But you can change that.
Find out what parents, coaches and sports administrators delivering youth sport can do to stop losing kids from sport. Be part of the collective action and commitment of five of the largest participation sports in New Zealand (Rugby, Cricket, Football, Netball and Hockey).
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Advocating for women and girls
Leadership, participation, value and visibility
Our Government is committed to championing equality for women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Commitment update: See the progress we’re making to address the inequities for women and girls.
- Funding: Find out about the projects we’re funding to engage young women to be physically active and lead through play, active recreation and sport.
- Highlights: Look back at the highlights one year on after the launch of the Government’s strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation.
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Disability plan
Improving the wellbeing of disabled New Zealanders by addressing inequalities in play, active recreation and sport.
Our Disability Plan seeks to improve the wellbeing of disabled New Zealanders by addressing inequalities in play, active recreation and sport.
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