Hockey in New Zealand, National Spaces and Places Strategy

Since the 2016 National Facility Strategy, Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) has transformed significantly. In 2022, HNZ launched the ‘Taking Our Game Forward’ National Strategic Direction, focusing on opening and growing the game and guiding the community towards this new vision. The approach to the 2024 National Hockey Spaces and Places Strategy is a departure from previous strategies. There is a desire to have a more holistic view of hockey participation and to make the sport accessible to all, which means hockey in New Zealand needs to take a different approach.