NZDBAs Vision:

To encourage excellence in Dragon Boating as a fit for life sport. For anyone and everyone. More paddlers, better.

This is supported by four pillars:

• Pillar 1 – High Performance. Vision: NZ Dragon Boat teams to be competitive at the International level. 
• Pillar 2 – Participation. Vision: Dragon boating seen as the sport for all.
• Pillar 3 – Communications and PR. Vision: All members and the wider community are informed and aware of dragon boating 
• Pillar 4 - Operational Capabilities Vision: that NZDBA delivers on all it's purposes and intentions to the highest level.