Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) is a New Zealand crown entity responsible for governing sport and recreation in New Zealand. Sport NZ believes sport is an integral part of New Zealand’s culture and way of life. The organisation believes whether New Zealanders are playing, coaching, refereeing, volunteering, managing or supporting – the power of sport helps bind communities and the nation together. The organisation also believes sport enriches the economy, improves wellbeing, helps children’s bodies and minds develop, and it makes people more resilient as communities and individuals.