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SPARC Launches Active Movement For Under Fives
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 4:41 pm | SPARC
A new initiative which aims to get more young children more active has been launched today by SPARC CEO, Nick Hill, and Sport & Recreation Minister, Trevor Mallard. More >>
Sir Brian Lochore Takes Sparc Leadership Award
Friday, 25 February 2005, 8:18 am | SPARC
Sir Brian Lochore has been awarded the SPARC Leadership Award at the Halbergs’ in recognition of his outstanding contribution to New Zealand sport both on the field, and for his roles in coaching and sports administration. More >>
Funding Secures Future Of Green Prescriptions
Monday, 21 June 2004, 2:30 pm | SPARC
PHARMAC and SPARC have boosted funding of the Green Prescriptions programme that last year encouraged nearly 6,000 Kiwis to improve their health through physical activity, bringing total funding to $1.4 million this year More >>
Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 4:05 pm | SPARC
It’s time to start preparing your entry for the 2004 Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards. More >>
Ian Ferguson Takes Leadership Award At Halbergs
Friday, 20 February 2004, 12:01 am | SPARC
Ian Ferguson has been awarded the SPARC Leadership Award at the Halbergs in recognition of his superb contribution to New Zealand sport both on and off the water. More >>
Key motivators and barriers to physical activity
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 4:41 pm | SPARC
A new SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) study has revealed the key motivators and barriers to physical activity experienced by inactive people - an estimated 1.3 million adult New Zealanders. More >>
SPARC Future Champions Announced
Friday, 28 November 2003, 8:19 pm | SPARC
The SPARC Future Champion Awards recognising New Zealand’s most promising secondary school athletes were announced today. More >>
Sir Terry Mclean National Sports Journalism Awards
Monday, 3 November 2003, 9:14 am | SPARC
New Zealand’s top sports journalists and photographers were recognised at the annual Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards held in Wairakei tonight. More >>
Get Active and Help Support Daffodil Day
Thursday, 28 August 2003, 10:18 pm | SPARC
SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) is encouraging all New Zealanders to get active this Friday in support of the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day. More >>
SPARC Speaks Out to Defend Sport Recreation Events
Monday, 11 August 2003, 12:21 am | SPARC
Nicholas Hill, CEO of SPARC has spoken out after Astrid Anderson was found guilty in the district court last week. Anderson was found guilty of criminal nuisance after a cyclist died in a head on crash in 2001. More >>
Success of Push Play Campaign Recognised
Friday, 8 August 2003, 11:59 am | SPARC
New Zealand's prestigious health journal, the New Zealand Medical Journal has today published a research article recognising the success of the SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) Push Play campaign, which promotes 30 minutes of daily physical activity, ... More >>
Talbot Faces Stern Test At Student Games
Monday, 4 August 2003, 5:35 pm | SPARC
Champion New Zealand backstroker Scott Talbot wants more than a pass mark when he swims at the World Student Games in Daegu, South Korea this month. More >>
Sir Terry McLean Sports Journalism Awards 2003
Friday, 1 August 2003, 10:38 am | SPARC
The countdown is on for the 2003 Sir Terry McLean Sports Journalism Awards. Entries for the awards close on 29 September 2003. More >>
SPARC Supports Sport Officials
Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 12:33 am | SPARC
SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) has today released a national officiating strategy that provides direction for the future development of sports officiating in New Zealand. More >>
SPARC Releases Statement of Intent
Monday, 7 July 2003, 4:38 pm | SPARC
SPARC's (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) Statement of Intent 2003/04 has been tabled in Parliament. The Statement of Intent details SPARC's key initiatives and investment for the sport and recreation sector for the coming year. More >>
Budget Boost for Sport and Recreation
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 4:35 pm | SPARC
Nicholas Hill, Chief Executive of SPARC welcomed today's budget announcement for sport and recreation. More >>
SPARC Hillary Expedition Falls Victim to SARS
Wednesday, 14 May 2003, 5:37 pm | SPARC
SPARC Chief Executive, Nicholas Hill, has today announced that the inaugural SPARC Hillary Expedition has been postponed to 2004 due to the SARS virus in Asia. More >>
Five Kiwis Set to Create a World First
Wednesday, 5 March 2003, 3:11 pm | SPARC
Mekong River is the destination for five young Kiwi adventurers who were today named as the successful team to take part in the first SPARC Hillary Expedition worth up to $100,000. More >>
PM's Scholarships Help Steer Athletes to Glory
Wednesday, 5 March 2003, 8:41 am | SPARC
It ' s back to University for thousands of New Zealanders this week. And while student fees are an issue for most students, top New Zealand swimmer Dean Kent ' s financial pressures have been eased by a Prime Minister ' s sports scholarship that will help ... More >>
$100,000 SPARC Hillary Expedition
Friday, 28 February 2003, 5:58 pm | SPARC
The Expedition is a significant bi-annual project open to all New Zealanders, which aims to tackle some of the world’s toughest outdoors challenges, inspire young people and celebrate New Zealand’s passion and tradition of adventure and achievement. More >>
