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Judo New Zealand (New Zealand Judo Federation Inc.)

The national judo body the International Judo Federation lists for New Zealand, as New Zealand Judo Federation Inc.; in October 2026 its events list carried the National Championships, and it lists areas from Auckland to Canterbury.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
Postal addressP.O. Box 300-358, Albany, Auckland 0752, as given by Judo New Zealand[4]
International federationInternational Judo Federation, which lists “New Zealand Judo Federation Inc.” as its member for New Zealand (NZL)[1]
PresidentDave Browne (as listed by Judo New Zealand, October 2026); the IJF lists him as David Browne[4][1]
AreasAuckland, Waikato Bay Of Plenty, North Wellington, Wellington, Central Districts and Canterbury, as listed by Judo New Zealand[3]

What is Judo New Zealand?

Judo New Zealand is the body the International Judo Federation lists as its member for New Zealand, under the name “New Zealand Judo Federation Inc.” and the code NZL.[1] Its site, judonz.org, carries the name “JUDO NEW ZEALAND” and introduces the sport to newcomers under the headings “WHAT IS JUDO?”, “WHY SHOULD MY FAMILY AND I DO IT?” and “WHERE CAN I FIND A CLUB?”.[2]

What does Judo New Zealand govern or do?

Judo New Zealand’s national contact page lists its officers: Dave Browne as president, Zane Lightfoot as national technical director and Graeme Downing as national business director, and links to its board, officers and commissions.[4] Its site publishes news, an events calendar and results, and has a login for members. Its contact pages are divided into national, area and club listings.[2]

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

Judo New Zealand gives its postal address as P.O. Box 300-358, Albany, Auckland 0752.[4] The International Judo Federation lists the same post-office box (P.O. Box 300 358, 0752 Auckland) for New Zealand Judo Federation Inc., with David Browne as president and www.judonz.org as its website.[1]

How is Judo New Zealand recognised?

International federation. The International Judo Federation lists “New Zealand Judo Federation Inc.” as its member for New Zealand.[1]

Continental and national bodies. Judo New Zealand’s home page carries a block of logos, without a heading, that includes links to the Oceania Judo Union, the NZ Olympic Committee and Sport NZ, alongside the International Judo Federation and Olympic Solidarity.[2]

What does Judo New Zealand organise?

Judo New Zealand’s events list, as of 16 October 2026, carried the National Championships in Auckland on 17 October 2026, with a registration deadline of 7 October 2026.[2] It also listed the “2026 JNZ AGM”, its annual general meeting, online on 8 November 2026.[2] The International Judo Federation’s country page lists New Zealand entrants at the 2026 world junior championships in Tashkent.[1]

Who are its members?

Judo New Zealand lists its areas on its area contact page: AK Auckland, WB Waikato Bay Of Plenty, NW North Wellington, WN Wellington, CD Central Districts and CA Canterbury.[3] Its site has a separate club contact page and a link headed “WHERE CAN I FIND A CLUB?”.[2] The International Judo Federation’s country page lists 112 men and 56 women among New Zealand’s World Circuit contestants (seniors).[1]

References

  1. International Judo Federation — country page, New Zealand (NZL). Accessed 2026-10-16.
  2. Judo New Zealand — home page. Accessed 2026-10-16.
  3. Judo New Zealand — Contact us: Area. Accessed 2026-10-16.
  4. Judo New Zealand — Contact us: National. Accessed 2026-10-16.