About Us
Badminton New Zealand is the national body responsible for the promotion and development of badminton in New Zealand. We were established in 1927 and were a founding member of the International Badminton Federation (now BWF), which was established in 1934. Badminton New Zealand was incorporated on 26 May 1938.
In New Zealand, Badminton is the fastest growing sport in secondary schools, with more than 10,000 participants, having overtaken all other racquet sports to be the number one racquet sport for young people 13-18 years old.
Our purpose is "Inspiring Kiwis to Love Badminton for Life"


Joe Hitchcock
Chief Executive
021 184 1114
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Colleen Van de Laar
Office Manager
021 134 4223
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Donna Trow
Development Manager
021 117 4852
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Brent Miller
Community Manager
021 331 830
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Jonathon Stone
Communications Manager
021 189 1960
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Sam Paterson
Events Manager
027 757 4260
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Michelle Au
Content Manager
021 191 1625
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Rikke Olsen-Siegemund
Performance Manager
027 788 5595
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Auckland Office | Building 60, Massey University Oaklands Rd Auckland |
Napier Office | Pettigrew.Green Arena 480 Gloucester Street Napier |
Postal Address | PO Box 7537 Taradale Napier 4141 |
Telephone | (06) 845 9336 ext. 740 |
Fax | (06) 845 3983 |
office@badminton.org.nz |
Ian Willans (President)
Nigel Skelt (Vice President)
Hetty Van Hale (Chair)
Delwyn Cooper
Danny Chan
John Moody
Christina Yu
Susannah Leydon-Davis
(Board Intern)