Success Stories

After winning the New Zealand National Championship in Powerlifting, Lachlan Richards will compete in the 2022 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship.

Leah Powick, former NZIS student, has been granted two scholarships to attend Concordia Irvine University in the USA. They are a track and field scholarship and an academic scholarship for a four-year degree.

Stephen Sprowson, former student at the New Zealand Institute of Sport and studied our New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6).

After working in trades for several years, Iraia Paerau decided to make his dream career fitness a reality.

“Since graduating from NZIS, I have been able to combine my skills and expertise in personal training, events management and rugby coaching in a number of challenging roles.”

“[NZIS] ...allowed me to excel in my areas within sport. I heavily enjoy being a part of a team environment and see challenges as something I can overcome and achieve.”

Aspiring Basketballer, Drew joined the New Zealand Institute of Sport after facing the tough decision of what to do after high school.

After moving to New Zealand and joining the New Zealand Institute of Sport, Hashan found opportunities opened.

Aleisha says joining New Zealand Institute of Sport has given her the boost of confidence and direction in life she needed to open doors.