Petanque New Zealand has the following aims:

• To promote and foster the growth and development of petanque in New Zealand, both as a recreational and competitive sport.

• To act as the coordinating body for all the affiliated clubs.

• To assist with the provision of coaching to enhance player skills.

• To ensure a consistent approach to the game of petanque.

• To provide umpiring qualifications from club through to national level.

• To maintain affiliation with the Federation Internationale de Petanque et Jeu Provencal (FIPJP), the world governing body of petanque.

The ruling body of Petanque New Zealand is the Board which is responsible for the management of the property and affairs of Petanque New Zealand. The Board comprises of a President, Vice-president and three Directors. The Board meets at least three times a year.

Petanque New Zealand Board

• President

  Lorraine Brock, 24B Dominion Street, Takapuna, Auckland

  Tel: (09) 489 2211; Email: lorbrock(at)ihug.co.nz

   

• Vice President

  Clem Boer, P O Box 32042, Devonport, North Shore City, Auckland 0744

  Tel: (09) 845 6528; Email: clem.laurel(at)xtra.co.nz

   

• Director Membership Services

  Diane Findlay, 4 Claude Henry Lane, Hoon Hay, Christchurch

  Tel: (03) 338 5559; Email: diane.findlay(at)inet.net.nz

   

• Director Player Development

   

   

   

• Director Sport Development

  Dirk Winnie

  Tel: 027 271 7119; d.winnie(at)avalon.school.nz

Portfolios

President

• National harmony

• Leadership capacity building - making sure people have the opportunity to acquire or develop skills to fulfill their roles

• SPARC liaison

• International relationships - including FIPJP, Australia, Asian, Oceania

Vice President

• Policy implementation - ensuring that Board policies are implemented and adhered to

• Finance - oversee Treasurer and long term financial planning

• Funding/sponsorship

• Publicity

• Marketing

Director Membership Services

• Club liaison

• Club development

• National club database - maintenance

• Communications - website, magazine, email, post

Director Player Development

• Representation policy and process

• Coaching and training

• Youth development

Director Sport Development

• Delivery of the sport

• Umpires/Officials

• Growth of sport - getting people interested

• Tournaments

Petanque New Zealand Officers

• Secretary

  Barbara Whittington, 36 De Menech Grove, Lower Hutt

  Tel: (04) 567 9647; Fax: (04) 577 3400, Email: secretary(at)petanquenz.com

   

• Treasurer

  Brian Smith, P O Box 40351, Upper Hutt

  Tel: (04) 528 3059, Email: knightsmith(at)xtra.co.nz

Petanque New Zealand Representation, Coaching and Umpiring

• Technical Director of Coaching

  David Lippard, 20A Kiteroa Terrace, Auckland

  Tel: (09) 476 2319; Email: david(at)integratedpm.co.nz

   

• Technical Director of Representation

  Murray Porter, 126 North Shore Road, RD2, Napier

  Tel: (06) 836 7023; Email: murray.porter(at)nz.hjheinz.com

   

• Technical Director of Tournaments

  Trevor Neilson, 10 Gemini Place, Rotorua

  Tel: (07) 346 3370; Email: trevorandsue(at)xtra.co.nz

   

• National Director of Umpiring

  Position Vacant

   

• Assistant Director of Umpiring

  Chiristine Taylor, 125A Weston Road, Christchurch

  Tel: (03) 355 9233; Email: chrissyspace(at)xtra.co.nz

Petanque New Zealand Magazine and Website

• Magazine Editor

  Murray Porter, 126 North Shore Road, RD2, Napier

  Tel: (06) 836 7023; Email: murray.porter(at)nz.hjheinz.com

   

• Website Manager

  Brian Smith, P O Box 40351, Upper Hutt

  Tel: (04) 528 3059, Email: knightsmith(at)xtra.co.nz