This report outlines the findings from the School Sport NZ research project undertaken by the University of Waikato during the period of September 2018 – August 2019. This Executive Summary details a brief overview of the background for the project, the design/methodology adopted for the research and a summary of the findings from the three phases of the research project. The results are presented with an enmeshing of both survey and interview data. Reference has been made to relevant documentation and/or research and pertinent literature where deemed appropriate