It is an affiliated member of the Federation of International Touch, which holds a current listing of 29 nations.
Over 230,000 New Zealanders play touch. This figure is made up over 70,000 under 17 year olds and 160,000 adults. The delivery of the sport is supported by: 750 qualified referees along with team coaches and managers and 144 competition organisers.


http://www.touchnz.co.nz/