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collaborating with all relevant government agencies, recreation and sport
organisations and local government.
7 Every child should learn at school, as integral components of the education
curriculum, the basics of recreation and sport, including: fundamental movement,
sports and aquatic skills, outdoor pursuits, the pleasure of self-expression,
teamwork, skill development, human values, personal development, enjoyment,
the importance of competition and the pursuit of excellence.
8 The agencies involved in the recreation and sport sector must reflect a
commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi in their policies and practices at all levels.
9 Recreation and sport may be seen differently by various ethnic groups.
10 Recreation and sport provides a means of bridging social differences between
people from widely varied backgrounds, personal orientations and cultures.
11 The volunteer infrastructure of family members, teachers, instructors, coaches,
administrators and officials in clubs, schools and community groups is integral to
the future recreational and sporting experiences of all New Zealanders.
12 Recreation and sport opportunities should be available to any sector of the
population without undue constraints of cost or access.
13 Recognition of safety and training responsibilities appropriate to recreation and
sport.
14 Involvement in recreation and sport should be a seamless progression of
participatory experiences through all ages and all levels of involvement.
15 Recreation and sport do not have inherent values that place them above arts and
culture but are valued equally so that each is integral to the wellbeing of a New
Zealand citizen.
16 Participation in organised sport involves an acceptance of competition and an
intense striving for excellence, especially at elite level.
17 Participation in informal recreation and sport involves motivational forces which
may include enjoyment of such factors as competition, reaching goals, social
interaction, health benefits, and a means of expressing oneself as an individual
or member of a group.
6.3 Realising the Vision
This report has noted the urgent need for change in New Zealand recreation and
sport. The rationale for restructuring is based upon the unanimous conclusion of the
Taskforce that New Zealand recreation and sport is not being adequately served by the
present structures and processes. Governance, funding, relationships and delivery
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