Diving New Zealand (DNZ) is the national governing body for springboard, platform and high diving in Aotearoa New Zealand — a sport with a long and proud history as well as new momentum.
We are whānau with dedicated athletes, volunteers, coaches, officials, local clubs and their communities across New Zealand. We are a registered charity (CC42843), a member of World Aquatics, NZOC and Aquatics New Zealand.
Five clubs form the backbone of our sport in New Zealand: Auckland Diving Community Trust, Waikato Diving, Wellington Diving Club, Canterbury Diving, and Diving Ōtākou. Canterbury and High diving are recent and exciting additions to our portfolio for the future.
DNZ exists to serve clubs and members.
Our primary roles are to:
Promote NZ springboard, platform and high diving — growing visibility and participation nationally and on the world stage through advocacy, marketing, pathways and safe training and performance environments.
Uphold the integrity of the sport — fair selection, safeguarding, up-to date policies, reporting compliance and transparent governance
Promote and support the holistic development of all divers, from entry-level, recreational, to competitive athletes, coach and official pathways
Support and strengthen clubs — with resources, guidance, expertise, representation and national athlete and event assistance
Advocate for diving and its benefits as essential to the NZ aquatics portfolio and community— to Sport NZ, local government, aquatic facility managers, NZOC, and funding bodies.
Steward, broker and/or endorse national representation and international connection — at World Aquatics opportunities, international competitions and attract international participation in NZ.
Set international representation and member & staff behaviour expectations – through selection and qualification standards, athlete agreements and code of conduct policy.
