The development of surfing as a sport in New Zealand has gained momentum over the years. Sport and physical recreation trends in New Zealand continue to change and these changes will have a major influence on the sport of surfing. With the huge power of the surf industry and success of our top athletes on the international stage, Surfing New Zealand has had to increase its services to foster more and better surfers, coaches and administrators. As more opportunities open up, the job will become even more daunting, but it's our job ... and our passion.
Surfing New Zealand is a unique national organisation in that our strategic plan and operations embrace not only the sport and recreation sectors of surfing, but also encompasses the very environment that we rely on for our beloved sport. Surfing New Zealand is therefore positioned to bring about significant economic, environmental, educational, health and social benefits for New Zealanders. Surfing New Zealand core operational areas include:
