Sport diplomacy
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From: V Tempsky
Dear New Zealand Police,
What input was provided for the development of the government's New Zealand Government Sport Diplomacy Strategy?
Yours faithfully,
V Tempsky
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Good morning
I am just checking that you intended to send this request to Police, as per the below Beehive Release, the agencies that were involved in this strategy are as follows:
The government agencies committed to The New Zealand Government Sport Diplomacy Strategy 2025–2030 include Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), Invest New Zealand (Invest NZ), Tourism New Zealand (Tourism NZ), Education New Zealand (Education NZ), New Zealand Story (NZ Story), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Major Events, Ministry of Culture and Heritage (MCH) and Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa (Sport NZ)
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/spor...
Therefore, MFAT or one of the other agencies listed would be better suited to answer your request than Police.
Ngâ mihi, Michelle
Advisor - Ministerial Services
NZ Police National Headquarters Wellington
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From: V Tempsky <[FOI #32861 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 15 November 2025 10:28 AM
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Sport diplomacy
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Dear New Zealand Police,
What input was provided for the development of the government's New Zealand Government Sport Diplomacy Strategy?
Yours faithfully,
V Tempsky
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From: V Tempsky
Dear Ministerial Services,
Yes. The Police Sport website clearly indicates that NZ Police provide funding to the sub-entity. Media reports indicate Police support and variety of international events. Police media includes photographs of New Zealand Police in uniform. Events include those run under the auspices of international organisations comprised of national police organisations. It is a reasonable expectation that the combination of funding and official attendance indicates a formal program that is consistent with the sports diplomacy strategy.
Yours sincerely,
V Tempsky
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe
Thank you for your clarification email.
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-25-43901.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 21 January 2026 unless an extension is needed.
Please note this due date reflects the non-working days over the holiday period, as per the provisions of the Official Information Act.
Ngā mihi, Michelle
Advisor - Police National Headquarters
-----Original Message-----
From: V Tempsky <[FOI #32861 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 2 December 2025 10:54 AM
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Official Information request - Sport diplomacy
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the New Zealand Police Network. DO NOT click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and are assured that the content is safe.
Dear Ministerial Services,
Yes. The Police Sport website clearly indicates that NZ Police provide funding to the sub-entity. Media reports indicate Police support and variety of international events. Police media includes photographs of New Zealand Police in uniform. Events include those run under the auspices of international organisations comprised of national police organisations. It is a reasonable expectation that the combination of funding and official attendance indicates a formal program that is consistent with the sports diplomacy strategy.
Yours sincerely,
V Tempsky
-----Original Message-----
Good morning
I am just checking that you intended to send this request to Police, as per the below Beehive Release, the agencies that were involved in this strategy are as follows:
The government agencies committed to The New Zealand Government Sport Diplomacy Strategy 2025–2030 include Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), Invest New Zealand (Invest NZ), Tourism New Zealand (Tourism NZ), Education New Zealand (Education NZ), New Zealand Story (NZ Story), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Major Events, Ministry of Culture and Heritage (MCH) and Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa (Sport NZ)
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/spor...
Therefore, MFAT or one of the other agencies listed would be better suited to answer your request than Police.
Ngâ mihi, Michelle
Advisor - Ministerial Services
NZ Police National Headquarters Wellington
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