History
The HPA was founded and registered as an Incorporated Society in July 2006 by both the Men's and Women's New Zealand hockey players, in response to demand from players to have a meaningful voice in the game. After learning about the role of Players Associations the players worked hard to form an independent representative body that could more effectively address issues that concerned both themselves and the game.
The HPA is a completely independent body with its own Constitution, Board of Directors and since 2010 has contracted staff to manage the association.
In a first for hockey players worldwide, the HPA concluded the historic Memorandum of Understanding with Hockey New Zealand in 2011. Our country has a history of pioneering new ideas and thinking and the players who have been part of the HPA should be proud of what they have established, and hope to inspire the development of similar player association bodies throughout the world.
This first MOU was in place for two years and after a protracted negotiation the second MOU was agreed and signed in May 2013, with an expiry in July 2015.
A key aspect and guiding principle of the second MOU was the acknowledgement that players were a vital and valued stakeholder of the game, highlighted by this extract "Through this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), the parties recognise the need to align the parties’ interests and operate in the spirit of a partnership".
Today the HPA is an established organisation that represents and provides an increasing level of service to Members. Through the HPA, the players are now actively consulted with and agree to a myriad of decisions that affect them and the game.
The future of the hockey environment continues to evolve and through and effective Players Association, players can rest assured that their interests, views and insight are not only heard, but also respected.
The HPA is a completely independent body with its own Constitution, Board of Directors and since 2010 has contracted staff to manage the association.
In a first for hockey players worldwide, the HPA concluded the historic Memorandum of Understanding with Hockey New Zealand in 2011. Our country has a history of pioneering new ideas and thinking and the players who have been part of the HPA should be proud of what they have established, and hope to inspire the development of similar player association bodies throughout the world.
This first MOU was in place for two years and after a protracted negotiation the second MOU was agreed and signed in May 2013, with an expiry in July 2015.
A key aspect and guiding principle of the second MOU was the acknowledgement that players were a vital and valued stakeholder of the game, highlighted by this extract "Through this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), the parties recognise the need to align the parties’ interests and operate in the spirit of a partnership".
Today the HPA is an established organisation that represents and provides an increasing level of service to Members. Through the HPA, the players are now actively consulted with and agree to a myriad of decisions that affect them and the game.
The future of the hockey environment continues to evolve and through and effective Players Association, players can rest assured that their interests, views and insight are not only heard, but also respected.