Athletics New Zealand

Sport	Athletics
Jurisdiction	Incorporated Society
Abbreviation	ANZ
Founded	1887 (1887)
Affiliation	World Athletics
Affiliation date	1932
Regional affiliation	OAA
Headquarters	Auckland
President	Dianne Rodger
Chairperson	Annette Purvis
Vice president(s)	Ian Babe
Replaced	New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association
Official website
www.athletics.org.nz

Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) is the national governing body for athletics in New Zealand. This includes responsibility for Track and field, cross country running, road running and racewalking.^[1]

History

The organisation was founded in 1887 as the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association (NZAAA). The first national championships were held the following year in 1888. In 1989, the current name was adopted.^[2]

Structure

There are 11 regional athletics associations supporting 179 clubs with approximately 22,000 registered members including athletes, coaches and volunteers.^[3]

Affiliations

ANZ is the national member federation for New Zealand in the following international organisations:

• World Athletics
• Oceania Athletic Association (OAA)

Athletics New Zealand is part of the following national organisations:

• New Zealand Olympic Committee

National records

ANZ maintains the New Zealand records in athletics.