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A New Structure – Active New Zealand
To implement the vision a new national structure is proposed by the Taskforce that integrates
key elements of policy, strategy development and delivery. It responds to the need for
change and coordinates delivery through a structure that maximises interaction and the
opportunity for close working relationships between sector organisations and government
agencies.
This new national organisation, named in this report as Active New Zealand, is characterised
by a lean structure that provides a cohesive force, clear direction and direct links with all
major recreation and sport organisations. The challenge for this new organisation is
considerable but the new structure is essential for effective change.
Active New Zealand will have six major priorities for New Zealanders:
1 To provide leadership through the development of a national policy framework.
2 To develop and maintain an outstanding national recreation and sport infrastructure.
3 To improve participation in quality recreation and sport activities.
4 To achieve excellence in sports performance.
5 To coordinate and resource the regional delivery network.
6 To develop and disseminate quality services, programmes, products and research.
Active New Zealand will have three major areas of work:
• Recreation
• Sport
• Policy and Services
Each major area of work reflects the strategic priorities for Active New Zealand and must have
a seamless interaction with all other areas of work within Active New Zealand. All areas of
Active New Zealand will ensure their operations provide for full inclusion in recreation and
sport initiatives by all sectors of New Zealand.
The recommendations in relation to the existing structures can be summarised as:
• The renaming of the Minister for Sport, Fitness and Leisure as the Minister for
Recreation and Sport.
• The establishment of a new Crown Entity, Active New Zealand, responsible for the
leadership and support of recreation and sport.
• The establishment and use of an Electoral College to appoint the Board Members for
Active New Zealand
• The replacement of the Hillary Commission by the new Crown Entity, Active New
Zealand
• The integration of the functions of the New Zealand Sports Foundation into the new
Crown Entity, Active New Zealand.
• A partnership between Active New Zealand and the New Zealand Olympic Committee
that implements a sector-wide strategy which maximises corporate interest and
investment in sport.
Ministerial Taskforce on Sport, Fitness & Leisure January 2001 page 12 of 153