Government Releases Independent Review Of Sport New Zealand

Government Releases Independent Review Of Sport New Zealand

Shifting the strategic policy function to a government agency will ensure a more consistent and integrated approach on government priorities and other policy decisions across portfolios like education and health.

Sport NZ loses policy role in major overhaul following independent review - Daily Telegraph NZ

Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell has announced a significant restructure of Sport New Zealand following the release of an independent rapid review, which found the agency generally effective but recommended key institutional changes to improve accountability and policy alignment. The review, conducted by Brendan Boyle from November 2024 to January 2025, endorsed Sport NZ’s commitment to youth activity and sector engagement but identif…

Government releases independent review of Sport New Zealand

An independent rapid review into the effectiveness and efficiency of Sport New Zealand has been released today. “I am very pleased with the findings of the review,” Sport and Recreation Minister Mark Mitchell says. “The review highlights the effectiveness of Sport New Zealand as a Crown Entity, and I remain supportive of their priorities to ensure young people become and remain physically active. “The main recommendations from the review focus o…