Sport | Athletics |
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Jurisdiction | Incorporated Society |
Abbreviation | ANZ |
Founded | 1887 |
Affiliation | IAAF |
Affiliation date | 1932 |
Regional affiliation | OAA |
Headquarters | Auckland |
President | Dianne Rodger |
Chairperson | Annette Purvis |
Vice president | Ian Babe |
Replaced | New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association |
Official website | |
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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.
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.
ANZ is the national member federation for New Zealand in the following international organisations:
Athletics New Zealand is part of the following national organisations:
ANZ maintains the New Zealand records in athletics.