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The Economic Value of Sport and Outdoor Recreation to New Zealand: Updated Data 2015
Professor Paul Dalziel
New Zealanders enjoy and value participating in sport and recreation. High levels of public and private investment support this participation, and so it is important to understand the benefits (and... read more
Future of Sport in New Zealand
Synergia
This report looks to New Zealand’s future over 2015 to 2030, and the opportunities and challenges for sport. As with any futures research, we are always confronted with three key challenges... read more
Our Futures Te Pae Tawhiti. The 2013 census and New Zealand’s changing population
Gary Hawke
The Royal Society of New Zealand has undertaken a major review of the rapidly changing New Zealand population, and the implications of this for the economy, social cohesion, education, and health... read more
Obesity, energy intake and physical activity in rural and urban New Zealand children
E. Hodgkin
The objective of this study was to investigate rural–urban differences in body composition, energy intake, physical activity and screen time in New Zealand children. This study reports on data... read more
Ngā Hua Ā Tāne Rore: the Benefits of Kapa Haka
Te Kotahi Research Institute, Waikato University
The report identifies that kapa haka plays an important role in the life of our nation. It is an unique part of our identity as New Zealanders and contributes positively to employment, economic... read more
ALCOHOL AND SPORT: What is the nature of the relationship and is there a problem?
PS Services
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... read more
Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan. Commercial and Recreational Fishing. Factsheet July 2014
Seachange
Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari is about ensuring the Hauraki Gulf is a healthy, productive and sustainable resource for all users. This is one of several project factsheets outlining key... read more
Gaming Funding for Sport and Physical Activity/Recreation 2012: Auckland Region. Sport and Recreation Knowledge Series. Short Report
James Heffield for Sport New Zealand and Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Sport New Zealand commissioned this analysis of gaming society funding distributed to the Auckland region by the four societies that distribute the majority of grants to the... read more
Wellington Cycling Demand Analysis
Wellington City Council
This report explores the data collection, analysis methods and results of a Wellington City Council cycling survey carried out between March and June 2014. Using latent class logit modelling... read more
Green Prescription Active Families survey: 2014 report
Annita Wood
This report was prepared for the Ministry of Health and presents the findings of the seventh annual survey in an on-going monitor of participants in the Green Prescriptions Active Families programme... read more