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SPARC Board Appoints New Chief Executive
Monday, 28 April 2008, 2:34 pm | SPARC
One of the most influential positions in sport and recreation has been confirmed today with SPARC’s Board announcing the appointment of Peter Miskimmin as the new chief executive. More >>
SPARC invests in NZ bobsleigh team
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 9:59 am | SPARC
A talent identification project funded by the government agency Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) has resulted in a nationwide search for strong male athletes to form a New Zealand bobsleigh team that would compete at the 2010 Vancouver Winter ... More >>
Data analysts discuss winning way
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 11:20 am | SPARC
When it comes to sharing information New Zealand’s small size is a real advantage, which is why SPARC invited a range of sports to Christchurch on Tuesday for a data and video analysis workshop. More >>
SPARC invests $600,000 into NZ’s top coaches
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 9:29 am | SPARC
SPARC has invested over $600,000 into some of New Zealand’s top coaches through Coach Performance Enhancement Grants (CPEGs) – almost twice the amount invested in this programme during 2007. More >>
Talent Identification Programme Announced
Friday, 15 February 2008, 10:19 am | SPARC
Volleyball New Zealand today announced that they have reached agreement with SPARC on investment in a talent identification programme to support Volleyball New Zealand’s emerging and established beach volleyball athletes. More >>
Snow Sports New Zealand Appoints New Chief Exec
Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 12:39 am | SPARC
Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) Board Chairman Roger Holmes Miller today announced the appointment of Ross Palmer as the organisation’s new chief executive, effective 28 February 2008. More >>
SPARC: Edmund Hillary's Passing
Friday, 11 January 2008, 4:02 pm | SPARC
“Sir Edmund Hillary’s life and achievements have inspired generations of Kiwis to explore the great outdoors and to treat our environment with the utmost respect,” said SPARC Chairman John Wells. More >>
Havelock North High wins SPARC Get2Go
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 12:46 am | SPARC
After several days of outdoor action and team adventure, eight students from Havelock North High School are celebrating their victory at the 2007 SPARC Get2Go Challenge. More >>
SPARC Chief Executive Nick Hill Resigns
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 2:51 pm | SPARC
SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) Chief Executive Nick Hill announced today that he is resigning from his role, effective 28 March 2008. More >>
Teams prepare for Great Barrier Island final
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 2:15 pm | SPARC
Outdoor team adventure and action are on the agenda for Year 9 and 10 students preparing for the SPARC Get2Go Challenge grand final on Great Barrier Island next week. More >>
Exhibition to celebrate sport and rec volunteers
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 1:43 pm | SPARC
A photo exhibition, capturing sport and recreation volunteers in action, will be held at Civic Square in Wellington as part of SPARC’s celebrations for International Volunteer Day. More >>
$4.9 Million Investment In High Performance Sport
Friday, 23 November 2007, 12:06 am | SPARC
23 November 2007 SPARC Announces $4.9 Million Investment In High Performance Sport Ongoing Commitment to Winter Sports, Canoeing Highlight Package More >>
Duo to Tackle Peak in Patagonia
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 4:36 pm | SPARC
Two Kiwi climbers are preparing to take on one of the most daunting areas in the world this month, when they will attempt to make the first ascent of a remote, unnamed rocky peak in the middle of the Northern Patagonian icecap in the Aisen Province, ... More >>
SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards Winners Announced
Friday, 2 November 2007, 10:49 am | SPARC
Winners in the SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards 2007 have been announced today. Out of fourty-seven nominations the winners are as follows: More >>
SPARC farewells Mallard
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 3:59 pm | SPARC
SPARC Chairman John Wells issued the following statement today regarding outgoing Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. Trevor Mallard: More >>
Thousands Getting Active for Push Play Nation
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 2:12 pm | SPARC
New Zealanders got up and active during Push Play Nation 2007, responding to SPARC’s (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) call to pick up one of the more than 200,000 activity diaries distributed throughout the country during the first few weeks of ... More >>
Waitakere gets active for Push Play Nation 07!
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 11:37 am | SPARC
Waitakere is getting behind SPARC’s Push Play Nation Campaign and encouraging people to get active. More >>
Sparc Cycle-Friendly Awards Finalists Announced
Monday, 15 October 2007, 9:37 am | SPARC
Finalists in the SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards 2007 have been announced today, (in no particular order) as follows: More >>
SPARC introduces new online resource for clubs
Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 12:22 am | SPARC
Running a sports club has just become significantly easier thanks to a new online resource that provides useful information and practical tools to help clubs operate more efficiently and effectively. More >>
International Sports Leaders To Meet In Auckland
Friday, 5 October 2007, 11:52 am | SPARC
More than 600 leaders in sport and recreation from across Australasia will descend on Auckland next autumn to exchange ideas and address current and future issues facing the sector. More >>
