| Sport | Judo |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
| Abbreviation | JNZ |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Affiliation | IJF |
| Regional affiliation | OJU |
| Headquarters | New Zealand |
| President | Derek Maggs |
| Men's coach | Jason King |
| Women's coach | Esthe Reedy-Velloza |
| Official website | |
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Judo New Zealand (JNZ) is the National Sporting Organisation recognised by the New Zealand Sports Commission for the sport of judo in New Zealand. [1]
The body was founded in Auckland in 1952.
The national body has eight state member associations.
The main tournament they organise is the annual New Zealand National Judo Championships.
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