Overview
SPARC is the Crown Entity responsible for sport and recreation in New Zealand.
SPARC was established on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act (2002). The previous functions of the Hillary Commission, the New Zealand Sports Foundation and the policy arm of the Office of Tourism and Sport were incorporated into the new organisation.
SPARC's role in Government
SPARC provides leadership in research and the development and implementation of policies that recognise the importance of sport and physical recreation to New Zealand.
This involves working with other Government agencies to increase participation and strengthen the physical recreation sector, and ensuring these agencies understand the potential that sport and physical recreation offer as a means to achieve their own objectives and outcomes.
As a Crown Agency, one of our key functions is to provide policy advice to the Government on sport and recreation.
The Minister for Sport and Recreation is the Hon Murray McCully.
Updated | 06 Jan 2009.
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