The Ministry manages the Crown relationship with Drug Free Sport New Zealand, administering its funding and Board appointments, monitoring its reporting and performance measures.
Contact details
Tel (09) 582 0388 or 0800 Drug Free (0800 378 437)
Postal Address - PO Box 17451, Greenlane, Auckland 1546
Board Membership (expiry term in brackets*):
The board will consist of no more than five members.
• Tim Castle – Chair (July 2023)
• Robyn Clements (April 2026)
• Keven Mealamu (June 2025)
• Patria Hume (December 2025)
• Dan Buckingham (March 2027)
*Members are subject to a rollover of their term under section 32 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.
Related links
Drug Free Sport New Zealand website
Crown Entities Amendment Act 2004 (with amendments)
Ministry for Culture and Heritage annual reports
Ministry for Culture and Heritage agency boards and nominations
Updated on 30th March 2023