New Zealand Sport

Many New Zealand sportsmen and sportswomen have achieved world records. This resource covers history of sport, types of sports, including funding, rules, laws, sexism, drugs in sports, Māori sports, international games and the value of sport in Aotearoa. SCIS no: 1922227

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Winners of the women's 80-metres hurdles, 1950 British Empire Games, Eden Park, Auckland
Winners of the women's 80-metres hurdles, 1950 British Empire Games, Eden Park, Auckland
Winners of the women's 80-metres hurdles event in the 1950 British Empire Games at Eden Park, Auckland. Shows an Australian athlete (probably the winner of the gold medal) standing with two New Zea...
Articles
Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
Where can I find information about the Commonwealth Games?
Articles
Olympic and Commonwealth games: New Zealand as the Commonwealth Games host
The 1950 British Empire Games New Zealand hosted the fourth British Empire Games at Auckland in 1950. Held in the wake of the Second World War, the 1950 games were seen as strengthening New Zealand...
Articles
New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes
A searchable index of New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes.
Images
America's Cup, San Francisco, 2013
America's Cup, San Francisco, 2013
Image of race for the America's Cup in San Francisco
Videos
The sailing collection
This collection brings together titles that reflect the Kiwi passion for sailing, pays homage to sailing legends like Sir Peter Blake and recognises New Zealands's achievements in the America's Cup.
Articles
Steven Adams: When Dad got sick | E-Tangata
Steven Adams: When Dad got sick | E-Tangata
Stories
America's Cup
America's Cup
A set of resources on the America's Cup. Includes images, video, audio, research papers and articles.
Articles
Everything you need to know about the 36th America’s Cup
Follow the build-up to the 36th America's Cup as the teams prepare for the 2021 sailing showdown in New Zealand.
Articles
New Zealand cricket: The World Cup a brief history
New Zealand's Black Caps were 1 of 16 teams competing in the 2007 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies during March and April 2007.
Articles
Israel Folau loses contract
Wallabies superstar Israel Folau has had his four-year, $4 million contract with Rugby Australia terminated because of his controversial social media posts about gays and other so-called "sinners" ...
Images
Say no to doping
Say no to doping
Javelin thrower Holly Robinson shows her support for Drug Free Sport in New Zealand.
Stories
Olympians
Olympians
Some well known and not so known New Zealand Olympians. If you recognise or know the team members who are not identified please leave a comment.
Articles
Traditional Māori games – ngā tākaro: Sports and games in traditional Māori society
Sports and games, widely played by both adults and children, were important in traditional Māori society. As well as providing entertainment, they could be educational or form part of a ritual. Miru
Images
Sports writing
Sports writing
The story of New Zealand writing wouldn't be complete without acknowledging the important role sport has played as a source of inspiration for many New Zealand writers. For some writers sport is a ...
Research papers
The role of sports brands in niche sport subcultures
This research investigates the role of sports brands in niche sport subcultures, athletes’ perception of brands and the role of brands in building group identity. The dissertation examines theory o...
Articles
New approach reveals high sector value
New approach reveals high sector value
New approach reveals high sector value. By taking an innovative approach to analysing the sport and recreation sector, the AERU has revealed the significant role the sector plays in the well-being...
Stories
Springbok Tour Protests
Springbok Tour Protests
Videos
Chasing Great
Chasing Great
Nominated for three Moa Awards, this documentary follows All Black Richie McCaw on his 2015 quest to become the first skipper to defend the World Cup. Directors Justin Pemberton (The Golden Hour) a...
Articles
Women's worth and sexism in sport
ANALYSIS: It's been a week of controversial comments about women's sport. Megan Whelan looks at the issue.
Articles
Māori rugby timeline - Māori rugby timeline
This timeline covers some of the key events and major players in the history of Māori rugby. It was compiled to mark the centenary of the first official New Zealand Māori team.
Research papers
Obstacles to Action - A Study of New Zealanders' Physical Activity and Nutrition
In 2003, SPARC (now Sport NZ) and the New Zealand Cancer Society undertook a study of more than 8,000 New Zealanders to find out about motivators and barriers…
Audio
Ban of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport
Ban of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport
A report calling for the ban of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport is being labelled a feel good piece that will do little to tackle New Zealand's binge drinking culture.
Audio
School Kids PE Gear - how much?
School Kids PE Gear - how much?
Sports tops for kids at Parnell District School are raising eybrows and parents' bills priced at $62.
Stories
New Zealand at the Olympics
New Zealand at the Olympics
Images, videos, audios and articles past and present about New Zealand's participation in the Olympic Games.
Videos
London 2012 Paralympic Games
London 2012 Paralympic Games
London 2012 provided the most widely attended Paralympic Games ever. We follow New Zealand’s team on their path to glory, as well as bringing behind the scenes footage of the Games. Follow Us on Fa...
Articles
Concussion injury guidelines for sports
Sports players should be taken out of play immediately anyone suspects they may have concussion, according to guidelines just released by the ACC guidelines.
Images
[mass marathon]
[mass marathon]
Depicts hundreds of people densely crowded together, wearing t-shirts and singlets, running.
Images
Cartoon of the Oxford v Cambridge sports
Cartoon of the Oxford v Cambridge sports
A page from Jack Lovelock's scrapbook containing a cartoon by Harold Gittens of the 'Evening news' showing various athletic performances at the 1934 Varsity sports. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Des...
Images
Smith, Hayden James, 1976- :Calf worship. 14 August 2013
Smith, Hayden James, 1976- :Calf worship. 14 August 2013
A man reads a poem about popular All Black rugby player, Dan Carter, and his injured calf muscle. The calf injury has caused Carter to miss the Bledisloe Cup opening game in Sydney on 17 August, as...
Videos
John Knowles: From the newsroom to sports boss…
John Knowles: From the newsroom to sports boss…
John Knowles began his broadcasting career as a television reporter in the 1960s. Later he ran TV One operations in Christchurch, and did stints managing TVNZ operations in both Dunedin and Aucklan...
Videos
Weekly Review No. 267 - Winter Sports at Mount Cook
Weekly Review No. 267 - Winter Sports at Mount Cook
This jaunty early National Film Unit film promotes the alpine scenery of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and its recreational opportunities. It includes slalom at the 1946 New Zealand ski champs, ice-...
Articles
Military and sport: Military and sport overview
Sport has a long and varied tradition in the armed forces, ranging from impromptu games to pass the time through to organised competitions. As a means of improving skills, character or physical fit...
Images
Clark, Laurence 1949- :[Line-out]. New Zealand Herald, 9 June 1993.
Clark, Laurence 1949- :[Line-out]. New Zealand Herald, 9 June 1993.
Shows All Black rugby players leaping into the air in a line- out to catch a bag of money that another All Black has thrown. Refers to the debate about whether the All Blacks should turn professio...
Images
All Black rugby legend Sir Colin Meads dies
All Black rugby legend Sir Colin Meads dies
Digital cartoons by Shaun Yeo on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Articles
Māori and sport – hākinakina: Māori and sport in the 19th century
When Europeans arrived in New Zealand they brought their sports with them. For Europeans civilisation and sport went hand in hand, and they attempted to involve Māori in European sports. Māori did ...
Articles
Schools portray rugby player poaching as a win-win. But do students really benefit?
Schools portray rugby player poaching as a win-win. But do students really benefit?
This win at all costs culture isn’t new in secondary schools rugby isn't new – schools have been recruiting talent in return for “opportunity” and “a better education” for over a decade. But do the...
Images
Rugby World Cup hype buries Lydia Ko
Rugby World Cup hype buries Lydia Ko
Digital cartoons by Al Nisbet on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Images
The Eternal Olympics: The Art and History of Sport
The Eternal Olympics: The Art and History of Sport
Articles
Events in cricketing history
Historic events in New Zealand cricket.
Articles
Water activities
Sailing, surfing, diving, fishing – Kiwis love the water and we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to water sporting activities.
Articles
Rugby league and rugby union
The difference between rugby union and rugby league in New Zealand.
Articles
Food companies and sports sponsorship
Public health groups on sponsorship by food companies and misleading advertising.
Articles
History of the Silver Ferns
A comprehensive guide to the history of the Silver Ferns.
Articles
Nutrition advice sheets
AUT Millennium and Nestle nutrition experts give nutrition advice specific to various sports.
Articles
Choosing dietary supplements
What are dietary supplements and why should athletes choose them carefully?
Articles
Courage and class
Fifty women who shaped New Zealand sport.
Websites
WWW
Pathway for Paralympics New Zealand
A guide to what it takes to become a Paralympian.
Articles
Women and girls in sport and active recreation
A strategy that champions equality for New Zealand women and girls in sport and active recreation.
Websites
WWW
Sport New Zealand
The governing of sport and recreation and developing strategies for facilities and events in New Zealand.
Websites
WWW
Sports Tribunal of New Zealand
This independent body ensures sports organisations and athletes have access to affordable, just and speedy means of resolving sports disputes.
Websites
WWW
Drug Free Sport New Zealand
This national anti-doping organisation is committed to protecting and promoting a culture of clean, drug-free sport.
Articles
New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994
About the 1994 New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act.
Articles
Athletics New Zealand publications
Downloadable almanacs from Athletics New Zealand.
Articles
Hunting in New Zealand
What you need to know about hunting in New Zealand.
Articles
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
Inductees into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.
Articles
Sport and recreation injuries and prevention
General facts and figures on sports injuries and prevention.
Articles
Injury-free sports and recreation
ACC on injury-free sports and recreation.
Articles
The significance of the silver fern
The fern symbol has long been associated with our national representative sports teams.
Websites
WWW
Coast to Coast
The Coast to Coast endurance race has become a hugely prestigious event.
Other
New Zealand sport
Statistics and graphs covering New Zealand sports.
Articles
What is New Zealand’s oldest sport
The result may surprise you.
Articles
Sport in New Zealand
A report providing a snapshot of participation in sport and active recreation through the lenses of age, gender, ethnicity and deprivation.
Articles
Why are the All Blacks so good?
The All Blacks are the most successful sports franchise in history.
Images
Beatrice Faumuina
Beatrice Faumuina
For its size, New Zealand has a proud tradition of international success in both the Commonwealth and Summer Olympic Games. This cartoon shows champion discus thrower, Beatrice Faumuina who won go...
Images
Programme advertising a Maori horse racing meeting in Karioi, Waikato
Maori horse racing programme
“Persons allowed to see these races must not say rude words to the stewards, or swear at jockeys who do not win” These two rules found on this early race meeting programme. From the beginning of E...
Images
P class yachting
P-class yachting
Given New Zealander’s accessibility to the coast, it is hardly surprising that yachting has proved to be an enduring New Zealand pastime – and a sport in which we excel internationally. The yachts ...
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Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall 1901-1971 :Sport in New Zealand; trout and salmon fishing, big game fishing. [ca 1935].
Big game fishing
Given our abundant rivers, lakes and extensive coastline it’s no wonder that recreational fishing is one of our most popular pastimes. In fact, fishing emerges as the most popular participation spo...
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Two unidentified women at Trentham races, Upper Hutt
Women at Trentham racecourse
In its hey-day, the one female fashion item that featured at 1950s horse racing meetings was the frock or mid-calf length full skirt dress, sometimes – like here – accompanied with gloves, hat and ...
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Ted Morgan, amateur world welter-weight boxing champion
Ted Morgan
Ted Morgan proudly displays the championship belt that he won as an amateur world welterweight boxing champion at the Amsterdam Olympic Games in 1928. Although selected as a lightweight, he had to ...
Newspapers
WILD-PIG HUNTING (Otago Daily Times 10-6-1918)
Wild pig hunting
Kunekune, Arapawa and Captain Cookers were types of pigs introduced to New Zealand by early European settlers. Those that became feral were hunted for food, sport or because they destroyed crops an...
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NZ Sport. "Doping? Not us!" "That's a Russian thing!"
"Doping? Not us!"
In this cartoon, a little kiwi says that doping in sport is a Russian thing. The reference is to Russia being banned by the International Olympic Committee from taking part in the Winter Olympics ...
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Hunting trophies in V E Donald's dining room
Hunting trophies
Mr V E Donald sits in his dining room with his trophy wall decorated with deer and wapiti heads. Wapiti (elk) is the largest round antlered deer in the world. Deer were introduced to New Zealand i...
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Swimwear designed by Hot Tuna - Photograph taken by John Nicholson
Hot Tuna swimwear
While men’s swimming trunks or togs became shorter and briefer in the 1950s -1970s, the opposite occurred in the 1980s and 1990s. During this time swimwear fashion adopted a more laid back, casual ...
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All Black rugby team
All Black rugby team
The All Black rugby team which played the Springboks at Athletic Park, Wellington in September 1921. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
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Cuba Street, Wellington, arrival of the All Blacks
Cuba Street, Wellington, arrival of the All Blacks
Photograph taken by Crown Studios of Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches
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Young women playing netball and a group of spectators at the sideline
Young women playing netball and a group of spectators at the sideline
Young women playing netball and a group of spectators at the sideline. Taken by Frederick Nelson Jones circa 1925. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
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Difficult cross-country running: Wellington harriers on the opening day
Difficult cross-country running: Wellington harriers on the opening day
Showing Wellington harriers on the opening day.
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Basketball game at a garden party at the Governor's residence, Vailima
Basketball game at a garden party at the Governor's residence, Vailima
Basketball game at a garden party at the Governor's residence, Vailima, Western Samoa, taken in the 1920s by an unknown photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Vailima, Governor'...
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A sport which finds favour with both Māori and Pakeha
A sport which finds favour with both Māori and Pakeha
The start of a horse-swimming race across the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia.
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Opunake Rugby Team, 1926
Opunake Rugby Team, 1926
Studio portrait of the Opunake rugby team with a shield.; Glass negative; Negative
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George Nēpia
George Nēpia
George Nēpia was a student at the Māori Agricultural College. However his main interests lay in rugby and music.
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Mr and Mrs F.C. Brockett on skis, Whakapapa
Mr and Mrs F.C. Brockett on skis, Whakapapa
Mr and Mrs F.C. Brockett on skis, Whakapapa. They are similarly dressed in patterned knitted jerseys. Photograph taken circa August 1925 by George Leslie Adkin. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath...
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[Regatta - Official opening of the Auckland yachting season]
[Regatta - Official opening of the Auckland yachting season]
A class yacht sails on the Tamaki Strait adjacent to Rangitoto Island
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Creator unknown : Female tennis players, Wellington region
Creator unknown : Female tennis players, Wellington region
Row of seven unidentified female tennis players photographed circa 1930 by an unidentified photographer in the Wellington Region. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w orig...
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Wellington College swimming sports
Wellington College swimming sports
Wellington College swimming sports, circa 1920s, photographed by S C Smith. Shows a group by the pool. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Date estimated by cataloguer. Quant...
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Pihama Athletic Club
Pihama Athletic Club
The Pihama Athletic Club seated outdoors. In the back row from left are: Clem Rilley, Jack Willford, Cecil Clark, Rodney Hogan, Len Harvey, Roy Ranginiwa. In the middle row from left are: Grace Nel...
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Birkenhead Primary School Sports Day, 1957
Birkenhead Primary School Sports Day, 1957
Children at Birkenhead Primary School Sports Day
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School sports day, Dargaville Domain
School sports day, Dargaville Domain
Child jumping over the high jump at a school sports day in Dargaville Domain. Photographed in 1945 or 1946 by Robert E Wells. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosi...
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Ngāti Kahungunu sports day
Ngāti Kahungunu sports day
Ngāti Kahungunu is the largest iwi (tribe) in Hawke’s Bay. This photograph shows a series of images from the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi authority’s annual general meeting, which is held at Splash Planet i...
Images
Waka hurdle race at Ngaruawahia
Waka hurdle race at Ngaruawahia
Group of Maori men competing in a waka hurdle race at Ngaruawahia, circa 1920s. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Ngaruawahia Canoe Hurdle race Quantity: ...
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Waka ama race
Waka ama race
The New Zealand Masters Women’s waka ama crew celebrate after winning the 500-metre sprint at the 2006 world championships, held at Lake Karāpiro. Races between these traditional Polynesian outrigg...
Articles
Netball
This page on Many Answers has links to reviewed websites and databases about netball.
Articles
Basketball
This page on Many Answers has links to reviewed websites and databases about basketball.
Websites
WWW
Emirates Team New Zealand Website
Website for the Emirates Team New Zealand. Includes news, the history of the New Zealand teams in the America’s cup and free images to download.
Articles
Traditional Māori game teaches kids te reo through sport
This traditional Māori ball game includes aspects of touch, ripper rugby and netball.
Articles
Emirates Team New Zealand wins America’s Cup.
Emirates Team New Zealand has entered the history books and won the America’s Cup for New Zealand for the fourth time.
Websites
WWW
EPIC
Find more information about New Zealand sport on EPIC. Databases recommended: Australia New Zealand Reference Centre, and New Zealand Geographic Online.
Articles
Politics of sport
Sport has been political for as long as politicians have seen benefit in associating themselves with winning teams.
Articles
Revitalising te reo through mau rākau
Hopu i te Ariki, or 'Catch the Ariki' is a game that is helping promote te reo Māori through the art of war.
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Winners of the women's 80-metres hurdles, 1950 British Empire Games, Eden Park, Auckland
Winners of the women's 80-metres hurdles, 1950 British Empire Games, Eden Park, Auckland
Winners of the women's 80-metres hurdles event in the 1950 British Empire Games at Eden Park, Auckland. Shows an Australian athlete (probably the winner of the gold medal) standing with two New Zea...
Articles
Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
Where can I find information about the Commonwealth Games?
Articles
Olympic and Commonwealth games: New Zealand as the Commonwealth Games host
The 1950 British Empire Games New Zealand hosted the fourth British Empire Games at Auckland in 1950. Held in the wake of the Second World War, the 1950 games were seen as strengthening New Zealand...
Articles
New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes
A searchable index of New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes.
Images
America's Cup, San Francisco, 2013
America's Cup, San Francisco, 2013
Image of race for the America's Cup in San Francisco
Videos
The sailing collection
This collection brings together titles that reflect the Kiwi passion for sailing, pays homage to sailing legends like Sir Peter Blake and recognises New Zealands's achievements in the America's Cup.
Articles
Steven Adams: When Dad got sick | E-Tangata
Steven Adams: When Dad got sick | E-Tangata
Stories
America's Cup
America's Cup
A set of resources on the America's Cup. Includes images, video, audio, research papers and articles.
Articles
Everything you need to know about the 36th America’s Cup
Follow the build-up to the 36th America's Cup as the teams prepare for the 2021 sailing showdown in New Zealand.
Articles
New Zealand cricket: The World Cup a brief history
New Zealand's Black Caps were 1 of 16 teams competing in the 2007 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies during March and April 2007.
Articles
Israel Folau loses contract
Wallabies superstar Israel Folau has had his four-year, $4 million contract with Rugby Australia terminated because of his controversial social media posts about gays and other so-called "sinners" ...
Images
Say no to doping
Say no to doping
Javelin thrower Holly Robinson shows her support for Drug Free Sport in New Zealand.
Stories
Olympians
Olympians
Some well known and not so known New Zealand Olympians. If you recognise or know the team members who are not identified please leave a comment.
Articles
Traditional Māori games – ngā tākaro: Sports and games in traditional Māori society
Sports and games, widely played by both adults and children, were important in traditional Māori society. As well as providing entertainment, they could be educational or form part of a ritual. Miru
Images
Sports writing
Sports writing
The story of New Zealand writing wouldn't be complete without acknowledging the important role sport has played as a source of inspiration for many New Zealand writers. For some writers sport is a ...
Research papers
The role of sports brands in niche sport subcultures
This research investigates the role of sports brands in niche sport subcultures, athletes’ perception of brands and the role of brands in building group identity. The dissertation examines theory o...
Articles
New approach reveals high sector value
New approach reveals high sector value
New approach reveals high sector value. By taking an innovative approach to analysing the sport and recreation sector, the AERU has revealed the significant role the sector plays in the well-being...
Stories
Springbok Tour Protests
Springbok Tour Protests
Videos
Chasing Great
Chasing Great
Nominated for three Moa Awards, this documentary follows All Black Richie McCaw on his 2015 quest to become the first skipper to defend the World Cup. Directors Justin Pemberton (The Golden Hour) a...
Articles
Women's worth and sexism in sport
ANALYSIS: It's been a week of controversial comments about women's sport. Megan Whelan looks at the issue.
Articles
Māori rugby timeline - Māori rugby timeline
This timeline covers some of the key events and major players in the history of Māori rugby. It was compiled to mark the centenary of the first official New Zealand Māori team.
Research papers
Obstacles to Action - A Study of New Zealanders' Physical Activity and Nutrition
In 2003, SPARC (now Sport NZ) and the New Zealand Cancer Society undertook a study of more than 8,000 New Zealanders to find out about motivators and barriers…
Audio
Ban of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport
Ban of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport
A report calling for the ban of alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport is being labelled a feel good piece that will do little to tackle New Zealand's binge drinking culture.
Audio
School Kids PE Gear - how much?
School Kids PE Gear - how much?
Sports tops for kids at Parnell District School are raising eybrows and parents' bills priced at $62.
Stories
New Zealand at the Olympics
New Zealand at the Olympics
Images, videos, audios and articles past and present about New Zealand's participation in the Olympic Games.
Videos
London 2012 Paralympic Games
London 2012 Paralympic Games
London 2012 provided the most widely attended Paralympic Games ever. We follow New Zealand’s team on their path to glory, as well as bringing behind the scenes footage of the Games. Follow Us on Fa...
Articles
Concussion injury guidelines for sports
Sports players should be taken out of play immediately anyone suspects they may have concussion, according to guidelines just released by the ACC guidelines.
Images
[mass marathon]
[mass marathon]
Depicts hundreds of people densely crowded together, wearing t-shirts and singlets, running.
Images
Cartoon of the Oxford v Cambridge sports
Cartoon of the Oxford v Cambridge sports
A page from Jack Lovelock's scrapbook containing a cartoon by Harold Gittens of the 'Evening news' showing various athletic performances at the 1934 Varsity sports. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Des...
Images
Smith, Hayden James, 1976- :Calf worship. 14 August 2013
Smith, Hayden James, 1976- :Calf worship. 14 August 2013
A man reads a poem about popular All Black rugby player, Dan Carter, and his injured calf muscle. The calf injury has caused Carter to miss the Bledisloe Cup opening game in Sydney on 17 August, as...
Videos
John Knowles: From the newsroom to sports boss…
John Knowles: From the newsroom to sports boss…
John Knowles began his broadcasting career as a television reporter in the 1960s. Later he ran TV One operations in Christchurch, and did stints managing TVNZ operations in both Dunedin and Aucklan...
Videos
Weekly Review No. 267 - Winter Sports at Mount Cook
Weekly Review No. 267 - Winter Sports at Mount Cook
This jaunty early National Film Unit film promotes the alpine scenery of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and its recreational opportunities. It includes slalom at the 1946 New Zealand ski champs, ice-...
Articles
Military and sport: Military and sport overview
Sport has a long and varied tradition in the armed forces, ranging from impromptu games to pass the time through to organised competitions. As a means of improving skills, character or physical fit...
Images
Clark, Laurence 1949- :[Line-out]. New Zealand Herald, 9 June 1993.
Clark, Laurence 1949- :[Line-out]. New Zealand Herald, 9 June 1993.
Shows All Black rugby players leaping into the air in a line- out to catch a bag of money that another All Black has thrown. Refers to the debate about whether the All Blacks should turn professio...
Images
All Black rugby legend Sir Colin Meads dies
All Black rugby legend Sir Colin Meads dies
Digital cartoons by Shaun Yeo on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Articles
Māori and sport – hākinakina: Māori and sport in the 19th century
When Europeans arrived in New Zealand they brought their sports with them. For Europeans civilisation and sport went hand in hand, and they attempted to involve Māori in European sports. Māori did ...
Articles
Schools portray rugby player poaching as a win-win. But do students really benefit?
Schools portray rugby player poaching as a win-win. But do students really benefit?
This win at all costs culture isn’t new in secondary schools rugby isn't new – schools have been recruiting talent in return for “opportunity” and “a better education” for over a decade. But do the...
Images
Rugby World Cup hype buries Lydia Ko
Rugby World Cup hype buries Lydia Ko
Digital cartoons by Al Nisbet on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Images
The Eternal Olympics: The Art and History of Sport
The Eternal Olympics: The Art and History of Sport
Articles
Events in cricketing history
Historic events in New Zealand cricket.
Articles
Water activities
Sailing, surfing, diving, fishing – Kiwis love the water and we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to water sporting activities.
Articles
Rugby league and rugby union
The difference between rugby union and rugby league in New Zealand.
Articles
Food companies and sports sponsorship
Public health groups on sponsorship by food companies and misleading advertising.
Articles
History of the Silver Ferns
A comprehensive guide to the history of the Silver Ferns.
Articles
Nutrition advice sheets
AUT Millennium and Nestle nutrition experts give nutrition advice specific to various sports.
Articles
Choosing dietary supplements
What are dietary supplements and why should athletes choose them carefully?
Articles
Courage and class
Fifty women who shaped New Zealand sport.
Websites
WWW
Pathway for Paralympics New Zealand
A guide to what it takes to become a Paralympian.
Articles
Women and girls in sport and active recreation
A strategy that champions equality for New Zealand women and girls in sport and active recreation.
Websites
WWW
Sport New Zealand
The governing of sport and recreation and developing strategies for facilities and events in New Zealand.
Websites
WWW
Sports Tribunal of New Zealand
This independent body ensures sports organisations and athletes have access to affordable, just and speedy means of resolving sports disputes.
Websites
WWW
Drug Free Sport New Zealand
This national anti-doping organisation is committed to protecting and promoting a culture of clean, drug-free sport.
Articles
New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994
About the 1994 New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act.
Articles
Athletics New Zealand publications
Downloadable almanacs from Athletics New Zealand.
Articles
Hunting in New Zealand
What you need to know about hunting in New Zealand.
Articles
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
Inductees into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.
Articles
Sport and recreation injuries and prevention
General facts and figures on sports injuries and prevention.
Articles
Injury-free sports and recreation
ACC on injury-free sports and recreation.
Articles
The significance of the silver fern
The fern symbol has long been associated with our national representative sports teams.
Websites
WWW
Coast to Coast
The Coast to Coast endurance race has become a hugely prestigious event.
Other
New Zealand sport
Statistics and graphs covering New Zealand sports.
Articles
What is New Zealand’s oldest sport
The result may surprise you.
Articles
Sport in New Zealand
A report providing a snapshot of participation in sport and active recreation through the lenses of age, gender, ethnicity and deprivation.
Articles
Why are the All Blacks so good?
The All Blacks are the most successful sports franchise in history.
Images
Beatrice Faumuina
Beatrice Faumuina
For its size, New Zealand has a proud tradition of international success in both the Commonwealth and Summer Olympic Games. This cartoon shows champion discus thrower, Beatrice Faumuina who won go...
Images
Programme advertising a Maori horse racing meeting in Karioi, Waikato
Maori horse racing programme
“Persons allowed to see these races must not say rude words to the stewards, or swear at jockeys who do not win” These two rules found on this early race meeting programme. From the beginning of E...
Images
P class yachting
P-class yachting
Given New Zealander’s accessibility to the coast, it is hardly surprising that yachting has proved to be an enduring New Zealand pastime – and a sport in which we excel internationally. The yachts ...
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Mitchell, Leonard Cornwall 1901-1971 :Sport in New Zealand; trout and salmon fishing, big game fishing. [ca 1935].
Big game fishing
Given our abundant rivers, lakes and extensive coastline it’s no wonder that recreational fishing is one of our most popular pastimes. In fact, fishing emerges as the most popular participation spo...
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Two unidentified women at Trentham races, Upper Hutt
Women at Trentham racecourse
In its hey-day, the one female fashion item that featured at 1950s horse racing meetings was the frock or mid-calf length full skirt dress, sometimes – like here – accompanied with gloves, hat and ...
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Ted Morgan, amateur world welter-weight boxing champion
Ted Morgan
Ted Morgan proudly displays the championship belt that he won as an amateur world welterweight boxing champion at the Amsterdam Olympic Games in 1928. Although selected as a lightweight, he had to ...
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WILD-PIG HUNTING (Otago Daily Times 10-6-1918)
Wild pig hunting
Kunekune, Arapawa and Captain Cookers were types of pigs introduced to New Zealand by early European settlers. Those that became feral were hunted for food, sport or because they destroyed crops an...
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NZ Sport. "Doping? Not us!" "That's a Russian thing!"
"Doping? Not us!"
In this cartoon, a little kiwi says that doping in sport is a Russian thing. The reference is to Russia being banned by the International Olympic Committee from taking part in the Winter Olympics ...
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Hunting trophies in V E Donald's dining room
Hunting trophies
Mr V E Donald sits in his dining room with his trophy wall decorated with deer and wapiti heads. Wapiti (elk) is the largest round antlered deer in the world. Deer were introduced to New Zealand i...
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Swimwear designed by Hot Tuna - Photograph taken by John Nicholson
Hot Tuna swimwear
While men’s swimming trunks or togs became shorter and briefer in the 1950s -1970s, the opposite occurred in the 1980s and 1990s. During this time swimwear fashion adopted a more laid back, casual ...
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All Black rugby team
All Black rugby team
The All Black rugby team which played the Springboks at Athletic Park, Wellington in September 1921. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
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Cuba Street, Wellington, arrival of the All Blacks
Cuba Street, Wellington, arrival of the All Blacks
Photograph taken by Crown Studios of Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches
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Young women playing netball and a group of spectators at the sideline
Young women playing netball and a group of spectators at the sideline
Young women playing netball and a group of spectators at the sideline. Taken by Frederick Nelson Jones circa 1925. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
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Difficult cross-country running: Wellington harriers on the opening day
Difficult cross-country running: Wellington harriers on the opening day
Showing Wellington harriers on the opening day.
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Basketball game at a garden party at the Governor's residence, Vailima
Basketball game at a garden party at the Governor's residence, Vailima
Basketball game at a garden party at the Governor's residence, Vailima, Western Samoa, taken in the 1920s by an unknown photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Vailima, Governor'...
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A sport which finds favour with both Māori and Pakeha
A sport which finds favour with both Māori and Pakeha
The start of a horse-swimming race across the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia.
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Opunake Rugby Team, 1926
Opunake Rugby Team, 1926
Studio portrait of the Opunake rugby team with a shield.; Glass negative; Negative
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George Nēpia
George Nēpia
George Nēpia was a student at the Māori Agricultural College. However his main interests lay in rugby and music.
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Mr and Mrs F.C. Brockett on skis, Whakapapa
Mr and Mrs F.C. Brockett on skis, Whakapapa
Mr and Mrs F.C. Brockett on skis, Whakapapa. They are similarly dressed in patterned knitted jerseys. Photograph taken circa August 1925 by George Leslie Adkin. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath...
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[Regatta - Official opening of the Auckland yachting season]
[Regatta - Official opening of the Auckland yachting season]
A class yacht sails on the Tamaki Strait adjacent to Rangitoto Island
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Creator unknown : Female tennis players, Wellington region
Creator unknown : Female tennis players, Wellington region
Row of seven unidentified female tennis players photographed circa 1930 by an unidentified photographer in the Wellington Region. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w orig...
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Wellington College swimming sports
Wellington College swimming sports
Wellington College swimming sports, circa 1920s, photographed by S C Smith. Shows a group by the pool. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Date estimated by cataloguer. Quant...
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Pihama Athletic Club
Pihama Athletic Club
The Pihama Athletic Club seated outdoors. In the back row from left are: Clem Rilley, Jack Willford, Cecil Clark, Rodney Hogan, Len Harvey, Roy Ranginiwa. In the middle row from left are: Grace Nel...
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Birkenhead Primary School Sports Day, 1957
Birkenhead Primary School Sports Day, 1957
Children at Birkenhead Primary School Sports Day
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School sports day, Dargaville Domain
School sports day, Dargaville Domain
Child jumping over the high jump at a school sports day in Dargaville Domain. Photographed in 1945 or 1946 by Robert E Wells. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosi...
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Ngāti Kahungunu sports day
Ngāti Kahungunu sports day
Ngāti Kahungunu is the largest iwi (tribe) in Hawke’s Bay. This photograph shows a series of images from the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi authority’s annual general meeting, which is held at Splash Planet i...
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Waka hurdle race at Ngaruawahia
Waka hurdle race at Ngaruawahia
Group of Maori men competing in a waka hurdle race at Ngaruawahia, circa 1920s. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Ngaruawahia Canoe Hurdle race Quantity: ...
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Waka ama race
Waka ama race
The New Zealand Masters Women’s waka ama crew celebrate after winning the 500-metre sprint at the 2006 world championships, held at Lake Karāpiro. Races between these traditional Polynesian outrigg...
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Netball
This page on Many Answers has links to reviewed websites and databases about netball.
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Basketball
This page on Many Answers has links to reviewed websites and databases about basketball.
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Emirates Team New Zealand Website
Website for the Emirates Team New Zealand. Includes news, the history of the New Zealand teams in the America’s cup and free images to download.
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Traditional Māori game teaches kids te reo through sport
This traditional Māori ball game includes aspects of touch, ripper rugby and netball.
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Emirates Team New Zealand wins America’s Cup.
Emirates Team New Zealand has entered the history books and won the America’s Cup for New Zealand for the fourth time.
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EPIC
Find more information about New Zealand sport on EPIC. Databases recommended: Australia New Zealand Reference Centre, and New Zealand Geographic Online.
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Politics of sport
Sport has been political for as long as politicians have seen benefit in associating themselves with winning teams.
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Revitalising te reo through mau rākau
Hopu i te Ariki, or 'Catch the Ariki' is a game that is helping promote te reo Māori through the art of war.

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