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Drug Free Sport New Zealand

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

[email protected]

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)

Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006

Ministry for Culture and Heritage annual reports

Ministry for Culture and Heritage agency boards and nominations

 

Updated on 30th March 2023