Meet Your Athlete Advisors

Anna Robertsone-News

Our athlete advisors sit on each of our sport technical committees and are responsible for ensuring that the voice and input of current and former athletes is included in areas of training, coaching, performance, and athlete wellbeing. Find out more about each of them below. Aerobics – Jennifer GroomJen competed in aerobics from 7 – 21 years old, representing NZ … Read More

New Gymnastics NZ Complaints Policy

Anna Robertsone-News

We are pleased to announce the launch of the revamped Gymnastics NZ complaints policy, with the aim of streamlining the management of complaints and concerns within the gymnastics community. A key project as part of the ‘Shaping the Future of Gymnastics in Aotearoa’ workplan, the new policy is based on feedback from the gymnastics community and is designed to help … Read More

Size No Barrier to Southern Club’s Aspirations

GNZ AdminShaping Gymnastics

Gymnastics New Zealand is highlighting a range of clubs and the different approaches they’ve taken to promote the safety and wellbeing of gymnastics participants and those who deliver the sport. Our second feature club is Wanaka’s Aspiring Gymsports where  “balance is better” principles are at the heart of their all their programmes. For Wānaka’s Aspiring Gymsports, placing cooperation and community … Read More

Shaping the Future – TriStar’s Focus on wellbeing

GNZ AdminShaping Gymnastics

While Gymnastics NZ has been delivering projects at a national level to address different elements of the ‘Shaping the Future’ work plan, many clubs across the country have been pro-active in reviewing how they operate and making changes in response to the findings of the Independent Review. Over the coming months we will be highlighting a range of clubs and … Read More

CEO update on Shaping the future of gymnastics in Aotearoa

GNZ AdminCEO / Board Updates, Gymnastics New Zealand, Independent Review

An update from Andrea: Kia ora gymnastics community members,I’m writing to update you on work being done by Gymnastics NZ and throughout the gymnastics community in Aotearoa to ensure participation in our sport is a rewarding, positive experience for all.As many of you will know, a lot of mahi is underway, and this along with further projects due to start will … Read More

Safe Sport Journey Symposium concludes with pledge for safe Gymnastics

GNZ AdminGymnastics New Zealand, Independent Review, International, Member Updates

Press Release – LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, 3 November 2022 LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, 3 November 2022   Safe Sport Journey Symposium concludes with pledge for safe Gymnastics  Liverpool (GBR), 3 November 2022 – Leaders, coaches and gymnasts from all over the world met at the ACC Exhibition Centre over the past two days during the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics … Read More

Community Update – Shaping the Future of Gymnastics in Aotearoa Work Plan

GNZ AdminIndependent Review, Member Updates

We wanted to provide a further update following  the July Community Update where we advised that the Steering Committee has now completed Shaping the Future of Gymnastic in Aotearoa Work Plan and this has been approved by the Board of Gymnastics New Zealand. With the Shaping the Future of Gymnastics in Aotearoa Work Plan in place, focus shifts to the … Read More

Shaping the Future of Gymnastics in Aotearoa Work Plan

GNZ AdminIndependent Review, Member Updates

The Gymnastics NZ Steering Committee has today shared its Shaping the Future of Gymnastics in Aotearoa Work Plan in response to the 2021 Independent Review. The Work Plan is the next step in continuing to forge positive cultural changes in our sport. The development of the Shaping the Future of Gymnastics in Aotearoa Work Plan was led by independent Chair … Read More

Independent Review Community Update – February 2022

Anna RobertsonIndependent Review

To all members, It’s been a year since the Independent Review of Gymnastics in New Zealand and we reaffirmed our commitment to make ongoing positive cultural changes in our sport with our Statement of Commitment. During this time, we identified and secured exceptionally high-calibre individuals to be part of an Independent Appointments Panel which was formed in July 2021 to … Read More

Media release: Independent Appointments Panel Announces Steering Committee to Help Shape the Future of Gymnastics in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Anna RobertsonIndependent Review, Media Release

The Independent Appointments Panel has announced who will be part of the Steering Committee to propose changes and implement recommendations from the Independent Review of Gymnastics New Zealand. The Gymnastics New Zealand Steering Committee is comprised of Independent Chair, Sally McKechnie and eight other members. Gymnast Members Bronte Coluccio has been involved in the local gymnastics community for more than … Read More