Sport and Recreation
Sport
- Push Play for active living
- Ideas, action packs, contacts, gear … and more to help you Push Play 30 minutes a day.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/pushplay/overview
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Push Play Activator
- Use the Activator to find fun, fast and cheap ways to Push Play 30 minutes a day.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/pushplay/activator/play-now
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Sport safety
- Find out what you can do to prevent injury in your sport or activity.
- http://www.acc.co.nz/Injury-prevention/Sport-safety/index.htm
- Source: Accident Compensation Corporation (NZ Govt)
- Sport safety smart tips
- Create your own training guide with activities to prevent injury, improve performance, and team and training information.
- http://www.acc.co.nz/injury-prevention/sport-safety/smart-tips/index.htm
- Source: Accident Compensation Corporation (NZ Govt)
- Club kits
- Tools, tips and resources to run a successful sports club.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/sport/running-your-club/starting-your-club
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Coaching
- Information and resources for coaches, including the coach development framework and FAQs.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/dashboard/coaches
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- National sports organisations
- See a list of the recognised national sports organisations, with links and contacts.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/dashboard/sports-clubs
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Sport and leisure in New Zealand
- See what New Zealanders do in their leisure time and the kind of sports they enjoy.
- http://www.teara.govt.nz/NewZealandInBrief/SportsAndLeisure/en
- Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ Govt)
Biking and walking
- Biking safety
- Do the safe cycling checklist and find out about safety gear for you and your bike.
- http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/road-user-safety/walking-and-cycling/safety-cyclists.html
- Source: Land Transport New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Get cycling
- Download a pamphlet for all you need to know to get pedalling, from choosing a bike to safety tips.
- http://www.sparc.org.nz/getting-active/push-play/resources-and-tools/cycling
- Source: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Bike Wise Programme
- Try one of NZ's top mountain biking rides and read about where other people have been on their bikes.
- http://www.bikewise.co.nz/Site/Default.aspx
- Source: Land Transport New Zealand (NZ Govt)
- Walking to school
- Take the walking bus to school and be safe and healthy.
- http://www.energywise.govt.nz/yourtravel/a-to-b/walking-school-buses.html
- Source: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NZ Govt)
- Walking school bus
- Set up a walking school bus or school travel plan. All the information, guidelines and support you need.
- http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/sustainable-transport/guidelines/index.html
- Source: Land Transport New Zealand (NZ Govt)
Tramping
- Parks and recreation
- Visit our national parks - information on tracks, accommodation, trip planning and more.
- http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=34234
- Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
- Hut, campsite and permit bookings
- Book and pay for selected huts, campsites and permits on New Zealand's most popular tracks and reserves.
- http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=38567
- Source: Department of Conservation (NZ Govt)
