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At SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) we're dedicated to getting New Zealanders moving. That means everything from supporting elite athletes to getting out into local communities and encouraging people to get active.
WAIKATO — Negotiations will soon be underway with Waikato/Bay of Plenty after SPARC’s High Performance Board selected the region as the preferred tenderer to develop a national cycling centre of excellence.
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Rowing, bike, equestrian and Paralympics will get significant increases in high performance investment, as New Zealand's leading sports reap the benefits of the Government's big boost to funding.
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Adventurers are being reminded they can apply for grants under the Hillary Expeditions Grants initiative run by Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC).
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Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) chief executive Peter Miskimmin said today the All Whites had done New Zealand proud in the FIFA World Cup.
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Excellence across the sport and recreation sector was last night recognised with the presentation of the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Sector Awards at a dinner in Wellington.
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SPARC chief executive Peter Miskimmin has today announced an extra $500,000 and a new contestable approach for SPARC’s investment in outdoor recreation.
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The judges on the panel considering entries for the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Sector Awards had some tough deliberations on their hands when they met in Auckland on 24 February to decide the finalists.
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It is the largest single investment by the government in rugby league in the history of the sport in New Zealand.
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Three kiwi climbers have arrived on the Antarctic Peninsula, only to discover they have been beaten by a French team Three kiwi climbers have arrived on the Antarctic Peninsula, only to discover they have been beaten by a French team up the route they planned to take on the remote Mt Parry.
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SPARC is investing a record $6.3 million in 19 national sport organisations' high performance programmes and projects following the 2010 contestable investment round.
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New Zealander Pat Deavoll has made the first ascent of Karim Sar (6180m) in the Batura region of northern Pakistan.
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When four kiwi climbers attempt a new route on Nafees Spire on K7 in the Karakorum mountains of Pakistan, "it’ll be harder than anything we’ve done before," says Bruce Dowrick.
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The SPARC Rural Travel Fund Committee approved $8139.00 in funds to 7 community groups at its meeting round for 2008/09.
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The climbers making up the New Zealand Nyambo Konka expedition are currently in the city of Ya’an in the Sichuan province of China, resting after a nine-day push on the mountain.
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Three leaders in sport and recreation have been honoured for their dedication and long-term service, while excellence across the sector has also been recognised in the inaugural Sport and Recreation Sector Awards.
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Six coaches have been selected as the first intake for a pressure-cooker programme aimed at turning good coaches into great ones.
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Six coaches have been selected as the first intake for a pressure-cooker programme aimed at turning good coaches into great ones.
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Young Kaipara sportspeople are being offered more than $10,000 of assistance to help them gain the benefit of playing in organised competitions.
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SPARC is pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.
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SPARC looks forward to working with New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) following today’s decisions at a Constitutional Meeting which will help define the future of the sport in this country.
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A new route on a remote peak in Antarctica and a caving expedition aiming to reach record depths under New Zealand are among the challenges seven groups of adventurous kiwis are tackling in this year’s SPARC Hillary Expeditions.
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SPARC has announced the four year 2009-2012 high performance investment programme for targeted sports geared to get New Zealand athletes on the podium at London 2012.
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SPARC congratulates the Independent Review Committee for completing a thorough and robust review which provides rugby league in New Zealand with a blueprint to be a sustainable, vibrant and growing sport.
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SPARC is investing $4.8 million in 18 sports in 2009 aimed at having more New Zealand athletes and teams winning on the world stage.
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The 2007/08 Active New Zealand Survey demonstrates that large numbers of Kiwi adults continue to participate in sport and recreation.
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The 2007/08 Active New Zealand Survey demonstrates that large numbers of Kiwi adults continue to participate in sport and recreation.
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Following John Key’s ‘sport for young Kiwis; a national priority speech in Waitakere today SPARC would like to clarify the following regarding the $35 million figure referred to as ‘never making it outside the Wellington office’.
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SPARC had a positive meeting with NZRL yesterday to discuss its offer to undertake an extensive independent review of the sport.
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CANTERBURY — The principles of coaching sport to primary school children has not changed much in the 20 years Tony Harvey has been working at Sport Canterbury.
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SPARC has appointed Nelson Cull as the independent commissioner who will work with NZ Football (NZF) to ensure the organisation is sustainable and working towards achieving long-term goals.
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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.
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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 Olympics.
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A new game called ‘Upball’ was launched nationwide today to get children who watch more than two hours of television a day more physically active.
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A new game called ‘Upball’ was launched nationwide yesterday to get children who watch more than two hours of television a day more physically active.
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CHRISTCHURCH — 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.
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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.
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AUCKLAND CITY — New Zealand will host the prestigious International Leaders in Sport conference in early April 2008 with a line-up of top international speakers and influential figures from across the sporting, business, political and academic worlds.
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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.
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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.
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Upon learning of Sir Edmund Hillary’s passing, SPARC Chairman John Wells issued the following statement on Friday 11 January 2008.
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HAVELOCK NORTH — 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.
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SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) Chief Executive Nick Hill announced today that he is resigning from his role, effective 28 March 2008.
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Living with Arthritis can make everyday tasks extremely challenging.
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AUCKLAND — New Zealand’s top sports journalists and photographers were recognised at the 2007 Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards Dinner in Auckland last night.
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SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) today announced newly adopted physical activity guidelines for children and young people (ages 5-18).
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AUCKLAND — 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.
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SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) has announced that it will invest $4.9 million in the high performance projects of 15 different sports in 2008 and beyond.
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SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) today announced that it will invest $4.9 million in the high performance projects of 15 different sports in 2008 and beyond.
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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, Chile.
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SPARC Chairman John Wells issued the following statement today regarding outgoing Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon.
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200,000-plus activity diaries distributed throughout New Zealand 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 Push Play Nation.
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