Reports and legislation

Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002

SPARC's functions are set out in section 8 of the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002.

In a general sense SPARC has been charged with improving the wellbeing of New Zealanders through sport and physical recreation - this includes the physical, mental, social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits offered by participation in sport and physical recreation.

• View the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002
• Read a summary of SPARC's functions under the Act

Getting Set for an Active Nation

The establishment of SPARC in January 2003 followed the recommendation of a Ministerial Taskforce on Sport, Fitness and Leisure that a new entity be established that would be capable of:

• providing clear direction in shaping sport and recreation policy
• providing increased levels of funding, and
• leading change in sport and physical recreation.

The Taskforce's report, 'Getting Set for an Active Nation' (also known as 'The Graham Report') identified problems in the sector, and sets out a 25-year vision.

• Read 'Getting Set for an Active Nation' (PDF 443kb).

Submissions, Bills and Select Committee reports

• Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives - submissions page
• Bills before Select Committees (Use the 'Bills before Select Committees' link in the bulleted list)
• Select Committee reports

Updated | 17 Oct 2007.

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