Advocating for play, active recreation, and sport

Published:
Fri 17 Nov 2023

Local government has a unique and critical role in the play, active recreation, and sport ecosystem, providing vital community assets that are part of the fabric of our communities along with grants and opportunities that support local communities to participate in play, active recreation, and sport.

With rising budget pressures the local government sector needs to be able to demonstrate the return that is delivered from its investments across the board. The information on the SportNZ website is intended to support you to illustrate the value that local government investment in the local play, active recreation, and sport system delivers. 

We hope that this resource, and the evidence contained within it, can be used to support existing investment in the play, active recreation, and sport sector, as well as supporting any proposals for additional investment in this key area.

Check out the resources, case studies and advocacy support available on this topic here.

More news

View all news
NZ’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions reduce – but room for some sectors to do more
Thu 18 Apr 2024

NZ’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions reduce – but room for some sectors to do more

1990-2022 New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Snapshot – initial thoughts on the report.

Introducing our Pou Ārahi: Alecia “Leish” Thompson
Thu 28 May 2026

Introducing our Pou Ārahi: Alecia “Leish” Thompson

Taituarā is excited to welcome Leish into the newly created position of Pou Ārahi. She will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s Te Tiriti journey.

Putting integrity at the core of how public organisations operate
Mon 27 Jun 2022

Putting integrity at the core of how public organisations operate

Integrity framework released for public sector to support senior leaders and those in governance roles to deliver.