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Participation data and tools

Great physical activity experiences start here

Here you’ll find data on how, where and why people are active across Aotearoa – along with tools to explore insights by sport, activity and region. Use this information to support informed decisions and create better outcomes in play, active recreation and sport.

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Active NZ

Find data from our nationwide survey of how New Zealanders aged 5 and over take part in play, active recreation and sport.

Active NZ
Insights tool

Use this interactive tool to explore participation data from different sources, broken down by regions across Aotearoa.

Insights tool
School Sport New Zealand Census

See data on secondary school sport, including student participation and teacher involvement by sport and region.

School Sport New Zealand Census
Voice of participant

Explore insights from club members about their experiences. Use this information to help grow and retain participation.

Voice of participant
Voice of rangatahi and tamariki

Surveys exploring how school students experience physical activity in schools and beyond across Aotearoa.

Voice of rangatahi and tamariki
Demographic group insights
Tamariki and rangatahi

Explore data, insights and case studies on how tamariki and rangatahi engage, what drives them, and what’s working.

Tamariki and rangatahi
Disability

Find data, research and case studies on disabled people's participation, plus links to resources and good practice.

Disability
Ethnicity

Research and insights to understand diverse ethnic group experiences and support inclusive, culturally responsive approaches.

Ethnicity
Women and girls

Explore research on women and girls’ participation and visibility in play, active recreation and sport.

Women and girls

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