Sport and recreation in New Zealand Pasifika Communities Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 One of the fundamental issues underpinning this research is the simple question of why Pasifika should be encouraged to participate in sport and recreation. There is…
Alcohol and Sport: What is the nature of the relationship and is there a problem? Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2010 The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s liquor laws to achieve equilibrium between the social and commercial benefits of responsible alcohol use and alcohol-related harm. This report provides…
A National Survey of Children and Young People's Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviours in New Zealand: 2008/09: Key Findings Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2010 This is the first national survey of physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary habits in five to 24 year-olds in New Zealand. The Survey was commissioned…
Project InterActive Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that children’s physical activity decreases as they age, particularly during the transition from one school level to another.…
Vehicle crime at outdoor recreation and tourist destinations: prevalence, impact and solutions Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 Vehicle crime in car parks at outdoor recreation and tourist destinations poses an unwelcome problem for visitors and destination managers in New Zealand. Some tourists and…
Participation events and sustained, increased levels of physical activity Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 Physical (in)activity remains a significant public health issue in most countries including New Zealand. In recent years participation in large sporting events, aimed at mass participation,…
Design and assessment of a school‐based circuit training programme for the promotion of physical activity, fitness and movement competency Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009 Physical inactivity in NZ children is a major growing public health concern. Recent information from the Ministry of Health (2003) has shown almost a third (31%)…
Powering participation: Successful initiatives to boost sports participation and club membership Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Presents five case studies that detail the variety of approaches selected sports have taken to improve participation and membership. The success factors that emerge from the…
Sport NZ: Outdoor Recreation Review Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 In 2006 the outdoor recreation sector indicated to Government that a review of the outdoor recreations sector was needed. The sector was described as ‘rudderless’, fragmented…
Physical Activity For Healthy, Confident Kids: Guidelines For Sustainable physical activity In School Communities Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 These guidelines will help school communities to plan and provide opportunities for their students to enjoy many physical activity experiences, both within the school curriculum and…
