After assessment undertaken by Sport New Zealand, the New Zealand Esports Federation (NZESF) has been named the national sporting organisation for esports in New Zealand.
Having just completed a four-year process, New Zealand is said to be the 21st country to have a national body for esports.
Now recognised as the governing body of esports in the country, the New Zealand Esports Federation now has clarity on education and guidelines regarding visas, tax statuses, and prize money distribution regulation for players.
One of the several objectives that the federation has is to help organisations that are operated voluntarily, enabling them to provide employment opportunities.