Strategy 2026–2030

CNZ’s strategic plan runs from 2026 to 2030. Published in December 2025, it sets out the mission, vision and four strategic pillars that guide the organisation — along with specific focus areas for 2026.

Mission and vision

CNZ’s mission is to provide the sporting governance and infrastructure to grow and promote competition climbing in New Zealand as a vibrant, enjoyable and enriching sport — giving all New Zealanders the opportunity to participate, enjoy and develop in climbing, whether as a personal goal or in competition locally or on the world stage.

The vision: New Zealand climbers competitive on the world stage across all climbing disciplines.

Four strategic pillars

The plan is built around four pillars, each equally important. CNZ can’t deliver great competitions or a high performance programme without a strong organisation behind them, and internationally competitive athletes won’t emerge without participation growth at the grassroots.

1. Great local competitions — delivering national championships to a high standard and growing competitions nationwide
2. A high performance framework — building pathways from club-level through to World Cup and Olympic representation
3. Internationally competitive athletes — closing the gap between NZ national standard and World Cup level across all disciplines
4. Organisational excellence — stronger governance, sustainable funding, and better communication with clubs

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Prior documents

CNZ Strategic Plan 2016 (PDF) — superseded by the 2026–2030 plan