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Athletics New Zealand

The national governing body for athletics in New Zealand, by its own description, based in Rosedale, Auckland; listed by the Athletics Integrity Unit under the Oceania Athletics Association.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
HeadquartersThe Pavilion, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Auckland, per its site[3]
International federationWorld Athletics, as listed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (2026 list)[1]
Area associationOceania Athletics Association (OAA), as listed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (2026 list)[1]
Chief executiveCam Mitchell, as listed in the 2025–26 annual report[6]
Clubs“150+ clubs”, as stated on its site (as shown in October 2026)[3]

What is Athletics New Zealand?

Athletics New Zealand (Athletics NZ) describes itself as the “national governing body for Athletics in New Zealand”, overseeing the sport from grassroots to high performance in New Zealand.[4] It states that it is governed at national level “by an elected volunteer board” of seven members, four elected and three appointed, with the president and any New Zealand-resident member of the World Athletics Council sitting ex officio; elected members serve three-year terms.[4]

What does Athletics New Zealand govern or do?

The organisation states that, as a member of World Athletics, it is tasked with “enhancing and promoting all aspects of athletics activity in New Zealand”, covering disciplines that include track and field, cross country, mountain running and road running.[4] It says it provides “safe, fun and accessible opportunities for all to participate” through an affiliation and support structure for clubs and communities.[4] Its governance page publishes its constitution and its annual reports, the latest for 2025–26.[5]

When was Athletics New Zealand founded and where is it based?

Athletics New Zealand gives its address as The Pavilion, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Auckland 0632.[3] Its 2025–26 annual report carries a list of past presidents that begins with 1888/89.[6] Its governance page links a constitution document dated September 2026, alongside a proposed draft of August 2026, and states that the organisation “has a history that deserves to be valued, preserved, and promoted.”[5]

How is Athletics New Zealand recognised?

World Athletics. The Athletics Integrity Unit lists Athletics New Zealand (code NZL) in its List of Categorised National Federations as of 2026, drawn up under Rule 15 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules, placing it in category B.[1][2] The organisation describes itself as a member of World Athletics.[4]

Oceania Athletics. The same list assigns it to the area association OAA, the Oceania Athletics Association.[1]

What does Athletics New Zealand organise?

According to its 2025–26 annual report, the 2026 New Zealand Track and Field Championships “took place on the 5th to 8th March at the Douglas Track and Field in Auckland”.[6] The same report records national cross-country championships at North Hagley Park, Christchurch, road relay championships at Feilding and Halcombe, 5 km championships at Rotorua Regional Airport and the national senior marathon championships within the Rotorua Marathon.[6] Its site promotes its track and field, cross-country, trail, road and masters events through a separate Athletics NZ Events site.[3]

Who are its members?

Athletics New Zealand’s site refers to “150+ clubs” and links to a club finder and to its regional centres.[3] Its 2025–26 annual report gives registration statistics by regional centre, under the codes NTH, AKL, WBOP, TAR, HBG, MWA, WEL, TAS, CAN, OTG and STH, and refers to “clubs and centres responding to the requirements of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022”.[6]

References

  1. Athletics Integrity Unit — Rule 15: List of Categorised National Federations as of 2026 (PDF). Accessed 2026-10-13.
  2. Athletics Integrity Unit — National Federation Anti-Doping Obligations. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  3. Athletics New Zealand — official website (home page). Accessed 2026-10-13.
  4. Athletics New Zealand — About us. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  5. Athletics New Zealand — Governance. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  6. Athletics New Zealand — Annual Report 2025–26 (PDF). Accessed 2026-10-13.