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In Fact series

The In Fact series summarise key research that Sport New Zealand have funded.

Young Women’s Views and Experiences of Sport

This factsheet provides a summary of the findings of a study Sport NZ funded looking at young women’s engagement with sport, with a focus on 15 to…

Sport and Recreation and the Links with Socio-economic Background: (New Zealand Young People’s Survey Series)

Sport New Zealand’s Young People’s Survey is a school-based survey of over 17,000 young New Zealanders (5 to 18 years old). This in-depth report puts the…

Outdoor Recreation: Research Series

This new research series page contains research on Sport New Zealand commissioned research on outdoor recreation. It includes the outdoor recreation research agenda 2011, and research stocktake/synthesis…

Sport and Recreation in the Lives of 15 to 18-year-old Girls

This report provides a profile of 15 to 18-year-old girls’ involvement and interest in sport and recreation. The report also compares these girls’ participation and interest with that of:…

Environmental and socio-demographic associates of children's active transport to school: A cross-sectional investigation from the URBAN Study

Active transport (e.g., walking, cycling) to school (ATS) can contribute to children’s physical activity and health. The built environment is acknowledged as an important factor in…

Post-Secondary School Sport Participation, Transition & Withdrawal

The general perception and anecdotal evidence suggests that upon leaving secondary school, people participate less in sports. The decline in physical activity and participation in sport…

Farmers’ mental health: A review of the literature

More than any other developed country, New Zealand's economy, people and environment depend on the success of land-based industries. The agriculture industry is at the core…

Problem Substance Use Among New Zealand Secondary Schools Students

This report explores the health issues and contexts of New Zealand secondary school students who use substances at very high levels. Young people who use substances…

BreastScreen Aotearoa National Policy and Quality Standards

The BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) National Policy and Quality Standards sets the policy and quality standards, and level of service required by all providers of the national…