Politics, government and sport in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Research Completed

Title

Politics, government and sport in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Lead Author

C Collins

Organisation(s)

University of Otago

Publication Year

2007

Publisher

In C. Collins & S. Jackson (Eds.), Sport in Aotearoa/New Zealand society (2nd ed., pp. 208-229). South Melbourne: Thomson.

Contacts

Abstract

In this chapter, the author explores the motivations and changing nature of New Zealand government involvement in sport. In particular, he considers: the ways in which sport is connected to political processes; the motivations for government to be involved in sport; the nature of government involvement in New Zealand sport; and the influence of key government organisations.

Keywords:

central government, law and legislation, policy, politics, sport

Areas of Focus

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December 14, 2011