Govt wishes Special Olympics team well
Beehive media release. Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson and Disability Issues Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan have wished the 39-strong New Zealand Special Olympics squad heading to1B…
Government on board with Winter Games
Beehive media release. The future of the Winter Games events in New Zealand over the next five years has been secured with new Government investment. The Government is backing the competition1th…
NZ signals interest in hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
Beehive media release. The Government is welcoming interest by the New Zealand Olympic Committee in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. “New Zealand has a proud record of hosting world-class1…
100 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Beehive media release. The largest women’s sporting event in the world is now only 100 days from hitting New Zealand shores. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is being co-hosted by New Zealand…
Sports stars and administers honoured
Beehive media release. The New Year Honours List includes an array of sporting stars and grassroots administrators who reflect the best of Aotearoa’s sporting and recreation community. The1app…
Black Ferns to be celebrated at Parliament
Beehive media release. A public event and celebration will be held on Parliament’s lawn on December 13 to celebrate our Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns. “The Black Ferns’ triumph at Ed…
Upgrades for sporting facilities ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
Beehive media release. Communities across the country will benefit from newly upgraded sporting facilities as a result of New Zealand co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The Government…
Healthy Active Learning now in 40 percent of schools across New Zealand
Beehive media release. A total of 800 schools and kura nationwide are now benefitting from a physical activity and nutrition initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of children and young1peopl…
Building resilience in sports affected by COVID
Beehive media release. National sport and recreation organisations are being supported to help recover and operate successfully after the impact of COVID-19. The $30 million funding announced to…
New standalone integrity entity for sport
Beehive media release. An independent body to strengthen and protect the integrity of the sport and recreation system is to be established. “There have been a number of reports over the years1…