Frequently asked questions

Who can help me find local sport or recreation activities?

For local questions, contact your Regional Sports Trust - you can find their details here: Regional Sports Trusts directory

To discover activities near you, check out this directory: https://sportnz.org.nz/find-a-sport-or-recreation-activity/

How do I get funding for a community activity or event?

Here are two main funds you can apply for:

Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa: Supports local projects that help tamariki and rangatahi get active. This is managed by your Regional Sports Trust.
Rural Travel Fund: Helps cover travel costs for junior sports teams (ages 5–19) in rural areas so they can join local competitions

Your Regional Sports Trust may also have regional funding options additional to these funds.

We also have a directory of awards, grants, scholarships and other external funding sources available to search here.

If your group is eligible, we encourage you to apply and make the most of these opportunities.

How do I apply for Tū Manawa funding?

You can apply through your Regional Sports Trust.

Find your nearest one here: How to apply | Sport NZ
Learn more about what the fund covers: Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa | Sport New Zealand - Ihi Aotearoa

Where can I find detail on team or individual sponsorship?

Sport NZ supports organisations that help increase physical activity for tamariki and rangatahi – we don’t provide individual or team sponsorship.

Learn how we invest: https://sportnz.org.nz/funding/how-we-invest/
If you're a club, check out tips on fundraising, sponsorship, and grants.

Can I become a Sport NZ partner or get funding?

Sport NZ invests with organisations that help increase physical activity for tamariki and rangatahi.

Our current funding cycle runs from 2024 to 2028 and all partnership funding has been allocated for this period.

Learn more about how we invest: https://sportnz.org.nz/funding/how-we-invest/

How do I list my activity in the Sport NZ directory?

Please note that only national organisations are listed in this directory and being listed is not formal recognition or endorsement from Sport NZ.

To add or update a listing, please send us the following details:

Organisation name
Location
Contact email or phone
Website address

Our team will review and approve the information before it goes live.

How do I apply for Sport NZ recognition status?

Only national sports organisations are eligible to apply for recognition status from Sport NZ, which confirms them as the peak body for their sporting code in New Zealand.

Find out more about the process here: Recognition Assessment | Sport New Zealand - Ihi Aotearoa

Where can I find information on running a club?

We have helpful resources for clubs on our website, including templates for meetings, management and sponsorship.

Check them out here: https://sportnz.org.nz/sector-guidance/club-management/.

How do I update details or unsubscribe from Active NZ?

Please email activenz@sportnz.org.nz with your request and remember to include your details.

Learn more about the Active NZ survey here: https://sportnz.org.nz/research-and-insights/surveys-and-data/active-nz/

How do I request an interview or media information?

For any media or interview enquiries, please check our media centre.

You can find media releases and contact information here: https://sportnz.org.nz/about/news-and-media/media-centre/

Where can I find governance resources?

Sport NZ provides tools and advice to help strengthen governance in play, active recreation and sport organisations.

Explore resources and guides here: https://sportnz.org.nz/sector-guidance/governance/

How do I get help on a sport or recreation integrity matter?

In an emergency: 

If anyone is in immediate danger or you want to report a crime, contact the police on 111. 
If you are worried about a child and want to report a concern, contact Oranga Tamariki on 0508 326 459.

For other matters:

In the first instance, refer to the complaints process offered within your club, regional sport organisation or national body. If you remain concerned, are not satisfied with the way your complaint has been managed, or don’t feel your complaint will be handled independently, then contact the Sport Integrity Commission.

The Sport Integrity Commission is an independent, free service set up in 2024 to help keep sport and recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand safe and fair.

To make a complaint or report a concern, visit: https://sportintegrity.nz/making-a-complaint/make-a-complaint. 
For support services and information on safeguarding children and young people, go to: https://sportintegrity.nz/support-services

What is an integrity matter?

Integrity matters include:

bullying, abuse, violence, harassment, intimidation, and sexual misconduct
failing to keep children safe
racism and other types of discrimination
match-fixing,
doping, and
corruption, fraud, and other dishonest conduct.

They can relate to an individual(s) or an organisation.