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Celebrating the benefits of active and creative recreation

Celebrating the benefits of active and creative recreation

15/07/2024

CEOs Matthew Cooper of Sport Waikato and Dr. Jeremy Mayall of Creative Waikato met last week to experience ‘Te Ara Toi o Te Taniwha’ together.

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Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan now live

Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan now live

03/07/2024

Sport Waikato, alongside contributing author Robyn Cockburn (Lumin Consultancy), have renewed the Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan which was presented and endorsed at the Waikato Mayoral Forum in March.

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Sport Waikato

Sport Waikato's This is ME brand to 'retire' 

02/07/2024

After 7 years of encouraging, supporting, and celebrating women and girls of all ages and abilities to move their bodies their way...

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‘Positive Vibes Only’ sideline behaviour campaign launches in the Waikato region

‘Positive Vibes Only’ sideline behaviour campaign launches in the Waikato region

04/04/2024

Head down to any sports field on a Saturday morning and you’re more than likely to encounter some negative sideline behaviour...

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This is ME® Online Workshop: Empowering Physical Activity Providers

This is ME® Online Workshop: Empowering Physical Activity Providers

26/03/2024

Launch of Online Modules to Boost Women and Girls’ Participation

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Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan renewed after 12 months of work

Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan renewed after 12 months of work

01/03/2024

Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan provides a high-level strategic framework for play, active recreation, and sport facilities, including spaces and places planning and optimisation guidance across the region.

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Hamilton Marist developing regions first artificial surface for multiple codes

Hamilton Marist developing regions first artificial surface for multiple codes

01/03/2024

Hamilton Marist are aiming to meet a demand for playing fields by developing the regions first artificial surface suitable for rugby, football, and multiple other sporting codes. 

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Matamata Year-Round Pool Solution

Matamata Year-Round Pool Solution

01/03/2024

Matamata-Piako District Council recently installed a cost-effective roofing solution at Swim Zone Matamata to enable year-round aquatic provision to continue in the district.

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2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - Winners

2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - Winners

19/02/2024

The 2023 winners were announced at Sport Waikato's Let’s Move Waikato event held at Claudelands....

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2023 Annual Report is live!

2023 Annual Report is live!

06/12/2023

We're pretty proud of the work we do, and the impact that we're creating in our communities, alongside our incredible partners. Read more about the work we do...

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Growing Connections Through Play, Active Recreation, Sport and Curriculum

Growing Connections Through Play, Active Recreation, Sport and Curriculum

04/12/2023

A capability building event for primary, intermediate and secondary school principals, teachers, sports coordinators and sport staff as well as those leaders working in community sport and recreation settings...

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Creating an Equal Playing Field

Creating an Equal Playing Field

28/11/2023

Equity means catering to individual need. But, what could this look like? How do we create equal and equitable playing fields?

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2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!

2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!

06/11/2023

The fourth year of the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards has seen a record number of nominations from around the Waikato region.

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What is 'hubbing' and how can it help to increase participation and optimise facilities?

04/09/2023

Many folks associate a sports hub with facilities. Bricks and mortar. They’re partly right. But often the facilities are a by-product of the mahi (work) that’s occurred behind the scenes. Mahi that, in many cases, has taken years...

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Nominations are open for the 2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards

Nominations are open for the 2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards

31/07/2023

The Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards are open for the fourth year; celebrating, recognising and acknowledging play, active recreation and sport organisations, initiatives and people in the Waikato region.

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The Third Team – Who are they?

The Third Team – Who are they?

23/06/2023

I want to talk about match officials. If you are involved in sport, you’ll have a keen awareness of them.

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Fund established to support sport and physical activity in the Coromandel

Fund established to support sport and physical activity in the Coromandel

26/05/2023

To address the challenges faced by the Thames-Coromandel community, the Thames-Coromandel Disaster Relief Fund for Play, Active Recreation and Sport fund has been established.

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Why we’re always looking for coaches and what to do about it

Why we’re always looking for coaches and what to do about it

14/04/2023

I love coaching. I love almost every opportunity to coach, and I feel joyful standing out on the grass with my session set up before the players arrive knowing that I’m about to get another opportunity to coach.  But I know that too many of you do not. 

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How co-design is helping more young women to be active at school

How co-design is helping more young women to be active at school

01/02/2023

Co-design can be as simple as getting students to help plan an already existing idea - just the opportunity to have their say and feel like they are actually being heard is often enough to get their buy in to being actively engaged.

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2022 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - Winners

2022 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - Winners

27/01/2023

The 2022 winners were announced at Sport Waikato's Let’s Move Waikato event held at Claudelands....

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2022 Annual Report is live!

2022 Annual Report is live!

07/12/2022

We’re pretty proud of the work we do to keep the communities of the Waikato region active

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How do we ensure sport includes the everyday woman or girl?

How do we ensure sport includes the everyday woman or girl?

23/11/2022

Picture this: A young girl is in the front frow of the Black Ferns world cup semi-final against France. The final whistle has blown and the crowd around her erupts in celebration....

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THE VALUE OF HPE in a whole school approach to wellbeing

THE VALUE OF HPE in a whole school approach to wellbeing

14/11/2022

Over 160 Principals and Health & Physical Education (HPE) lead teachers came together at Claudelands Events Centre.

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2022 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! 

2022 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! 

09/11/2022

Finalists announced in the 2022 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.  

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Nominations close soon for the 2022 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards

Nominations close soon for the 2022 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards

08/09/2022

The awards were created to ensure our local people and initiatives were recognised for their work growing participation in the region...

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Supporting young people to live healthy, active lifestyles

Supporting young people to live healthy, active lifestyles

01/09/2022

I have never been a super sporty person so taking PE for me gave me a lot of anxiety...

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How do we create a lifelong love of moving for our Tamariki?

How do we create a lifelong love of moving for our Tamariki?

04/07/2022

I stand on the court for 20 minutes and not once have I touched the ball. What did I learn? Probably that I am not very good at basketball.

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New Zealand Rugby to implement Good Sports initiative in Waikato region

New Zealand Rugby to implement Good Sports initiative in Waikato region

31/05/2022

Good Sports is a culture change programme designed to promote positive experiences for young people in sport...

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What is stopping our rangatahi (youth) from being active?

What is stopping our rangatahi (youth) from being active?

05/05/2022

Our rangatahi are trying to tell us something: whatever we are doing to encourage them to choose physical activity is not working for them.

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Tu Manawa Funding

Tu Manawa Funding

14/04/2022

New Snap Round announced and deadline extended for Community Activation Fund

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A New Year’s REVolution: How do we Challenge Resolution Culture and the Pursuit of Perfection?

A New Year’s REVolution: How do we Challenge Resolution Culture and the Pursuit of Perfection?

14/02/2022

Year round, women and girls are confronted with messaging that explicitly tells them that by looking better, they will feel better...

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2021 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - Winners

2021 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards - Winners

28/01/2022

Winners were announced at Sport Waikato Let’s Move Waikato event held at Claudelands Conference & Event Centre.

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Integrating physical education into the school curriculum

Integrating physical education into the school curriculum

17/11/2021

Sport Waikato's Taakaro Ora initiative hosted three professional learning days in 2021

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Play: Frivolous or Foundational? Trivial or Transformational?

Play: Frivolous or Foundational? Trivial or Transformational?

15/11/2021

So, what is play? Why is it valuable? How can we do more of it? And where does Sport Waikato fit into the picture?

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Finalists announced in the 2021 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards
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Sport and active recreation in the Waikato region gets financial boost

Sport and active recreation in the Waikato region gets financial boost

09/09/2021

Sport and active recreation across the Waikato region is set to receive a healthy financial investment as territorial authorities (TAs) confirmed their budgets for the next 10 years.

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Play, Active Recreation and Sport at Alert Level 2

Play, Active Recreation and Sport at Alert Level 2

09/09/2021

Sport New Zealand have released comprehensive guidelines for all providers of play, active recreation or sport at Level 2.

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Waitomo District Council to consider sport and recreation centre project transfer

Waitomo District Council to consider sport and recreation centre project transfer

31/08/2021

Waitomo District’s elected members have conditionally agreed to support a proposal for Waitomo District Council to take full responsibility of the King Country Indoor Sport and Recreation Centre Project

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Te Kuiti workshop helps remove period poverty as a barrier to participation

Te Kuiti workshop helps remove period poverty as a barrier to participation

28/07/2021

A conversation between Kotahi Aroha’s Erina Wehi-Barton and Sport Waikato’s women and girls initiative This is ME® revealed...

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Plunket facilitators upskilled to deliver to parents

Plunket facilitators upskilled to deliver to parents

08/07/2021

Through Sport Waikato’s new way of working, a professional learning day was recently held with Plunket facilitators from around the north island.

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Beyond Sport conference – a true unpacking of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum

Beyond Sport conference – a true unpacking of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum

01/07/2021

Over 140 Principals and Health & Physical Education (HPE) lead teachers came together at Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton to challenge the traditional structures of sport and physical education

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'Rangatahi Have Got to Get Out' inspires young people to get out into nature

28/04/2021

Got To Get Out (GTGO) is a social enterprise outdoors group, on a mission to get disadvantaged youth active, outdoors and into nature to improve their health and wellness. 

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Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan helps drive decision making in facilities, places and spaces

Waikato Regional Active Spaces Plan helps drive decision making in facilities, places and spaces

21/04/2021

Providing a high-level strategic framework for play, active recreation and sport facilities, and spaces and places planning and optimisation across the region.

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Sport Waikato's This is ME women and girls initiative wins award

21/04/2021

Sport Waikato's women and girls initiative This is ME was recently celebrated at the Northern Districts Cricket Association Awards evening. 

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Taakaro Ora empowering teachers to change the way they deliver physical activity in schools

Taakaro Ora empowering teachers to change the way they deliver physical activity in schools

21/04/2021

Empowering and inspiring teachers to think differently about how movement looks and feels within their class

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New horizon focus for Moving Waikato strategy

New horizon focus for Moving Waikato strategy

23/03/2021

Updated strategy to grow participation in play, active recreation and sport in the Waikato region

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New program encourages more secondary school females to play rugby

New program encourages more secondary school females to play rugby

23/03/2021

A steep decline in the number of registered female rugby players was the catalyst for King Country Rugby Union (KCRU) to develop the new Les Elder Wahine Toa Secondary School Program.

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Over $800,000 of Sport NZ’s community resilience fund allocated across the Waikato region

Over $800,000 of Sport NZ’s community resilience fund allocated across the Waikato region

06/11/2020

More than 130 play, active recreation and sport organisations across the Waikato region....

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Sport Waikato awards changing for 2020

Sport Waikato awards changing for 2020

25/08/2020

There’s no question, the year 2020 has seen sport impacted like never before.

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$1.85 million of Sport NZ’s new community fund available in the Waikato region

$1.85 million of Sport NZ’s new community fund available in the Waikato region

24/08/2020

Applications are now open for Sport NZ’s new fund – Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa

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COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

13/08/2020

The Waikato region is currently at alert Level 2.

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$10m sport recovery fund open for applications

$10m sport recovery fund open for applications

03/08/2020

The second round of the Community Resilience Fund is now open for applications for sport and recreation organisations

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Sport Waikato signals transformational change to get 75% of Waikato active

21/07/2020

Sport Waikato announced today it will make a transformational change within the organisation with the goal of increasing its impact in the Waikato community. 

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Creative Under Covid

Creative Under Covid

01/06/2020

Turning the COVID-19 lockdown into a once in a lifetime positive riding experience - Bike Mercury Bay

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Healthy changes make a big difference for Ngawai

Healthy changes make a big difference for Ngawai

01/06/2020

Ngawai's kids were the reason she did a search and found Sport Waikato's Green Prescription programme - and signed up. 

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Sport NZ announces further $25 million short-term relief package

Sport NZ announces further $25 million short-term relief package

07/05/2020

Primary focus on clubs and regional organisations

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Information and support for sport and recreation during COVID-19

Information and support for sport and recreation during COVID-19

21/04/2020

Links to the most up to date information and services to help sport and recreation during this time

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SAVE LIVES! Keep active and stay safe!

SAVE LIVES! Keep active and stay safe!

30/03/2020

Keeping active while we are all isolating is going to be so important ...

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Be kind, stay home, save lives

Be kind, stay home, save lives

26/03/2020

As we head into an unprecedented time for our country...

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COVID-19 Update from Sport Waikato

COVID-19 Update from Sport Waikato

18/03/2020

We appreciate that many of you will be wondering what this means for sport - both club and school sport.

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Tainui Games 2020

Tainui Games 2020

28/02/2020

This bi-annual event saw some of the 78 thousand registered tribal members from 68 marae compete in fun events that encouraged all to participate, from tamariki to kaumaatua. 

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Expressway Classic

Expressway Classic

27/02/2020

The fifteenth of February saw the Huntly section of the expressway opened with a celebration with the wider community and district

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Holiday-makers feast on Pauanui Summer Series action

Holiday-makers feast on Pauanui Summer Series action

27/02/2020

Pauanui’s Summer Series enjoyed a record season for 2019/2020, marking 50 years for the much-loved programme.

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Casey Kopua takes out major titles at Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

Casey Kopua takes out major titles at Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

31/01/2020

Winners of the prestigious 2019 Brian Perry Regional Sports Awards were announced on Thursday 30th January 2020 at Claudelands Conference & Exhibition Centre, Hamilton.

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Putaruru Touch takes on the Good Sports® message

Putaruru Touch takes on the Good Sports® message

18/12/2019

The Good Sports® initiative aims to create positive sporting experiences for Kiwi kids by supporting and educating the key adult influencers

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This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More in Waitomo

This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More in Waitomo

03/12/2019

The This is ME® Secondary Schools Programme has continued at Te Kuiti High School in 2019...

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Under 5 Energize helps improve nutrition and physical activity for under fives

Under 5 Energize helps improve nutrition and physical activity for under fives

02/12/2019

Over the past six years, Under 5 Energize has worked alongside 121 Early Childhood centres...

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This is ME® Secondary Schools Programme Expansion

This is ME® Secondary Schools Programme Expansion

02/12/2019

Sport Waikato are excited to announce the expansion of the This is ME® Secondary Schools programme, which will be supported by Sport New Zealand’s Young Women’s Activation Fund.

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Kia Orana - Under 5 Energize in South Waikato

Kia Orana - Under 5 Energize in South Waikato

01/12/2019

Te ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki Āirani was celebrated at Central Kids Kindergarten Clyde Street, Tokoroa through movement, language and fun!

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This is ME® comes to Morrinsville and Te Aroha

This is ME® comes to Morrinsville and Te Aroha

01/12/2019

In August of this year, This is ME® representatives hosted a number of community engagement sessions with the communities of Morrinsville and Te Aroha...

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Creation of masterplan for Tuakau’s Sports Centre

Creation of masterplan for Tuakau’s Sports Centre

01/12/2019

Lightbody reserve, its sports buildings and future developments are all under consideration in a Waikato District Council masterplan to help build a cohesive, future proofed plan as funding starts to pour into the complex.

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Pokeno sports scene is starting to gain momentum

Pokeno sports scene is starting to gain momentum

01/12/2019

After several years of little to offer in the sport and rec and play space, Pokeno is starting to see impetus in several key areas.

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Squash in the Waikato district

Squash in the Waikato district

01/12/2019

Next year we have an exciting new opportunity for our district with squash legend Brian Barnett offering his innovative programmes to the area.

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Celebrating Volunteers - Keith Jamieson

Celebrating Volunteers - Keith Jamieson

29/11/2019

A stalwart of consistency, Keith Jamieson – also known as Jambo – has been volunteering in and around the Thames region for a number of years.

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Rodney Grant climbs to the top of the podium at K2

Rodney Grant climbs to the top of the podium at K2

29/11/2019

At 2,300 metres of screaming descent, the Mito Q K2 is possibly the toughest one day cycle challenge in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Pickleball Phenomenon Strikes on the Coromandel

Pickleball Phenomenon Strikes on the Coromandel

29/11/2019

Pickleball is a fun sport enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.

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This is ME® & Norris Academy Deliver Women’s Self Defence

This is ME® & Norris Academy Deliver Women’s Self Defence

29/11/2019

In August, This is ME® partnered with the Norris Academy to host a self defence session for women and girls (13+) in Hamilton as part of the Women’s Self Defence Network.

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Taupo Cricket Club embraces the fun for all message

Taupo Cricket Club embraces the fun for all message

29/11/2019

For the past six years, Taupo Junior Cricket Club has been focused on increasing player numbers and making sure the cricketing experience is fun for their year 0-8 players.

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This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More in Taupo

This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More in Taupo

29/11/2019

This is ME® launched in Taupo in May, and since then the local working group have been driving some exciting physical activity opportunities in the community.

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This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More in Hauraki

This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More in Hauraki

28/11/2019

The This is ME® Secondary Schools Programme has continued at Waihi College in 2019.

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3 Good Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation This Christmas

3 Good Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation This Christmas

28/11/2019

As the festive season approaches this is a good time for organisations to plan a festive thank you for the volunteers.

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This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More

This is ME® supporting Women and Girls to Move More

28/11/2019

Following the launch of This is ME in Te Awamutu in July, the local working group have been working together to lead activity opportunities for women and girls in the community.

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Hauraki District Sport & Active Recreation Plan – 2018 - 2028

Hauraki District Sport & Active Recreation Plan – 2018 - 2028

28/11/2019

An exciting milestone happened recently with the Hauraki District Sport & Active Recreation Plan being adopted by Hauraki District Council.

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Finalists announced for the prestigious 2019 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

Finalists announced for the prestigious 2019 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

28/11/2019

A stellar line-up of sportspeople and sports supporters have been announced for the 2019 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

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2019 Hauraki/Thames Coromande District Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 Hauraki/Thames Coromande District Sports Awards winners announced!

27/11/2019

Rugby union’s Brett Ranga claims Sportsperson of the Year title at Sport Waikato’s 2019 Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel District Sports Awards

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2019 The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards winners announced!

25/11/2019

Woodchopping’s Chris Lord named as Sportsperson of the Year at the 2019 The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards

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2019 Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

20/11/2019

Surf Lifesaving’s Taylor Shrimpton and Surfing’s Billy Stairmand take out top titles at the 2019 Waikato District Sports Awards

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2019 Waipa Networks District Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 Waipa Networks District Sports Awards winners announced!

18/11/2019

Brooke Donoghue and Luke Jacobson take out top titles at Waipa Networks District Sports Awards

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2019 Ingham

2019 Ingham's Matamata Piako District Sports Awards winners announced!

14/11/2019

Cyclist Eltje Malzbender wins Sportsperson of the Year at Ingham’s Matamata Piako District Sports Awards

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2019 Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

12/11/2019

Thea Keith-Matchitt wins Sportsperson of the Year award at the Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards

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2019 Wairakei Resort Taupo District Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 Wairakei Resort Taupo District Sports Awards winners announced!

09/11/2019

Emile Richardson wins both Sportsperson and Premier Awards at the Wairakei Resort Taupo District Sports Awards

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2019 Hamilton City Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 Hamilton City Sports Awards winners announced!

08/11/2019

Track and field coach John Goodwin named Community Coach of the Year at the Hamilton City Sports Awards

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2019 The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards winners announced!

2019 The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards winners announced!

07/11/2019

Bulklines Otorohanga Men’s A Football Team takes out Team of the Year for the third year in a row at The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards

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Hauraki/Thames Coromandel District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!

Hauraki/Thames Coromandel District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!

25/10/2019

Hauraki/Thames Coromandel nominees have been announced!

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The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!
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Waikato District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!

Waikato District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!

23/10/2019

Waikato district nominees have been announced!

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Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!

Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!

22/10/2019

South Waikato nominees have been announced!

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Wairakei Resort Taupo District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!
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Hamilton City Sports Awards 2019 nominees are in!

Hamilton City Sports Awards 2019 nominees are in!

18/10/2019

Hamilton nominees have been announced!

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The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards 2019 nominations are in!
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Nine projects to receive funding support through Sport NZ

Nine projects to receive funding support through Sport NZ's Young Women's Activation Fund

07/10/2019

Sport Waikato's This is ME® initiative is one of nine projects to receive funding support

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OPINION: It’s time to ‘shake up’ our approach to youth sport in the Waikato

OPINION: It’s time to ‘shake up’ our approach to youth sport in the Waikato

26/09/2019

Let’s take a moment to talk about our kids and the role we as adult influencers of youth sport play in shaping our kids’ sporting experiences.

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Know a worthy volunteer, sportsperson, coach or administrator?

Know a worthy volunteer, sportsperson, coach or administrator?

23/09/2019

Sports awards nominations are only open until this Friday 27 September!

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Sports bodies join together to change youth sport

Sports bodies join together to change youth sport

03/09/2019

Youth sport is set to undergo a dramatic shake-up as the leaders of Sport NZ and the country’s five largest participation sports speak out...

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Energize breaking down barriers to gymnastics

Energize breaking down barriers to gymnastics

28/08/2019

Sport Waikato Energizers have been in schools providing professional development to teachers in the area of gymnastics.

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Waikato Regional Sports Facilities Plan - 2020 Review

Waikato Regional Sports Facilities Plan - 2020 Review

27/08/2019

The next 18 months will see the Waikato Regional Sports Facility Plan undertake it’s second review.

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Good Sports Waikato launches new video

Good Sports Waikato launches new video

27/08/2019

Sport Waikato’s Regional Coaching Advisor Youth, Katie Horne, is working to introduce the Good Sports initiative

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Making it easy for people to volunteer: planning is key

Making it easy for people to volunteer: planning is key

26/08/2019

The most important action step is a commitment to planning...

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Being a parent AND a great coach

Being a parent AND a great coach

26/08/2019

Youth sports thrive on parent-coaches, without them sport just would not happen but coaching your child’s team does come with challenges...

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Sport Waikato Sports Awards 2019 nominations are now open!

Sport Waikato Sports Awards 2019 nominations are now open!

13/08/2019

Whether it's athletes, coaches, officials, teams, clubs or those all-important people behind the scenes that help make it all happen - now is the time to tell us why they are so deserving!

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Coromandel Area School, Colville and Te Rerenga Primary Schools Sports Day

Coromandel Area School, Colville and Te Rerenga Primary Schools Sports Day

24/07/2019

Around 120 pupils from Year 5 through to 8 donned their colours to take part in the bi-term sports day held at Coromandel Area School. 

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New Activation Fund provides young people more opportunities to participate in Para sport

New Activation Fund provides young people more opportunities to participate in Para sport

18/06/2019

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) today announced it has been granted funds from the Minister for Sport and Recreation’s Discretionary Fund to distribute to young people aged 12 – 18

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Pokeno tennis facility raised from the ashes

Pokeno tennis facility raised from the ashes

03/06/2019

Pokeno locals are ready to do the hard mahi required to get their quaint and historic tennis facility back to its former glory.

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Healthier choices a winner on the day

Healthier choices a winner on the day

23/05/2019

A Hamilton school has become a shining example of how to motivate students and their families to make healthier food choices.

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Ten things every coach should know...

Ten things every coach should know...

21/05/2019

Coaching a team can be a daunting prospect for a new coach, and with winter codes coming up more people are putting their hand up to volunteer. 

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Ngatea

Ngatea's new cycle/walk trail

21/05/2019

In true ‘community led development’ style, Ngatea has come together to add an exciting feature to the Ngatea Domain – an all-weather track around the perimeter.

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Spotlight on wellbeing for Hamilton youngsters

Spotlight on wellbeing for Hamilton youngsters

21/05/2019

An exciting new initiative focussed on enhancing physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is being trialled in 17 Hamilton schools.

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Youth who volunteer are more likely to be employed

Youth who volunteer are more likely to be employed

21/05/2019

In a recent UK survey and local anecdotal evidence revealed 73% of employers would recruit a candidate with volunteering experience over one without

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This is ME® Backyard Smash does cricket differently

This is ME® Backyard Smash does cricket differently

08/04/2019

Thursday’s This is ME® Backyard Smash at Seddon Park put a new spin on cricket for women and girls.

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Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper’s tribute to Monica Leggat

Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper’s tribute to Monica Leggat

11/03/2019

Only 39 days ago in the very arena where today we will celebrate and sadly farewell Waikato and New Zealand sporting icon Monica Leggat...

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Te Aroha BMX Club opening

Te Aroha BMX Club opening

27/02/2019

On 21 Jan I attended the opening of the Te Aroha BMX Track and Club and it was a real pleasure to see so many locals and others out in support.

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50 Low-Cost Volunteer Appreciation Gifts and Ideas

50 Low-Cost Volunteer Appreciation Gifts and Ideas

27/02/2019

The phrase 'struggling to recruit and retain volunteers' is regularly raised when talking with sports. Have you considered and does your organisation have a plan to show your appreciation?

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Waikato secondary schools embrace new approach to physical activity

Waikato secondary schools embrace new approach to physical activity

27/02/2019

Female secondary school students across the Waikato region are beginning to see physical activity in a different light.

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Good Sports in the Waikato

Good Sports in the Waikato

26/02/2019

Over the years there have been many initiatives introduced to youth sport with the intention of decreasing the negative side of pressure, expectations and early specialisation...

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Screen Time for Under Fives

Screen Time for Under Fives

25/02/2019

Screen Time – Less is Best is the key message that Sport Waikato’s Under 5 Energize is promoting.

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2018 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Winners

2018 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Winners

01/02/2019

Stacey Waaka and Joelle King scoop major titles at Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

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Entrepreneurs Josh & Emma Kersten give 40 bikes to Hamilton children

Entrepreneurs Josh & Emma Kersten give 40 bikes to Hamilton children

18/12/2018

For the second year running, Hamilton based entrepreneurs Josh & Emma Kersten have given away bikes to deserving children with their initiative Giveabike.

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Finalists announced for the 2018 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards!

Finalists announced for the 2018 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards!

06/12/2018

Commonwealth Games medalists make up outstanding line up of Finalists for the 2018 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

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Secondary Schools Update - Hamilton

Secondary Schools Update - Hamilton

03/12/2018

Montessa Tairakena and Campbell Crouch have already experienced success on the world stage...

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Secondary Schools Update - Waipa

Secondary Schools Update - Waipa

03/12/2018

Errol Newlands has been delivering Secondary School events for Waikato student-athletes for almost eighteen years...

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Secondary Schools Update - Waitomo/Otorohanga

Secondary Schools Update - Waitomo/Otorohanga

03/12/2018

Last term was the end of an era for Te Kuiti High School with the retirement of Bruce Stephens as Principal.

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Get active these school holidays

Get active these school holidays

29/11/2018

School holidays can be both a welcome break from routine and a challenge to keep kids occupied...

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Waikato regional statistics exciting for Energize

Waikato regional statistics exciting for Energize

29/11/2018

The main aim of Project Energize is to increase the quality and quantity of physical activity and improve the nutritional status of Primary and Intermediate aged school children in the Waikato.

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Sport Integrity Review – public consultation now open

Sport Integrity Review – public consultation now open

29/11/2018

Sport NZ has launched a nationwide public consultation on a review into sport integrity..

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Connecting with volunteers - six top tips!

Connecting with volunteers - six top tips!

28/11/2018

How we welcome, connect and celebrate volunteers in sport really matters!

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2018 The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards winners announced!

27/11/2018

Woodchopping’s Chris Lord Jnr named as Sportsperson of the Year at the 2018 The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards

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New developments in the Secondary School space

New developments in the Secondary School space

26/11/2018

In the last few months the Waikato Secondary Sports Association adopted an inaugural Strategic Plan to support its focus...

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Under 5 Energize programme expands to Northland

Under 5 Energize programme expands to Northland

23/11/2018

Sport Waikato’s highly successful Under 5 Energize programme is now being offered in Northland.  

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2018 Hauraki/Thames Coromandel District Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 Hauraki/Thames Coromandel District Sports Awards winners announced!

23/11/2018

Natasha Cairns claims Sportsperson of the Year title at Sport Waikato’s Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel District Sports Awards

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2018 Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

23/11/2018

Strongest Man Jayson Woods named as Sportsperson of the Year at the 2018 Waikato District Sports Awards.

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Thames Valley Secondary Schools cluster events

Thames Valley Secondary Schools cluster events

22/11/2018

Thames Valley Secondary Schools cluster held two cluster events during week 4 of this term. Firstly the “3x3” Basketball hosted by Te Aroha College and held at the Te Aroha Events Centre.

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Healthy eating: What should I aim for each day?

Healthy eating: What should I aim for each day?

21/11/2018

With all the healthy eating information out there, it can be really confusing to know exactly what you should be eating to maintain good health!

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2018 Waipa Networks District Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 Waipa Networks District Sports Awards winners announced!

21/11/2018

Joelle King named Sportswoman of the Year at Waipa Networks District Sports Awards

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2018 Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards winners announced!

16/11/2018

Cycling’s Jim McMurray wins Sportsperson of the Year award at the Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards

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2018 The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards winners announced!

15/11/2018

Football’s Mark McKenzie takes out Coach of the Year at The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards

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2018 Ingham

2018 Ingham's Matamata Piako District Sports Awards winners announced!

14/11/2018

Golfer Pam Wright nets Sportsperson of the Year at Ingham’s Matamata Piako District Sports Awards

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2018 Wairakei Resort Taupo District Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 Wairakei Resort Taupo District Sports Awards winners announced!

13/11/2018

Nicole van der Kaay again takes out the Premier Sportsperson of the Year at the Wairakei Resort Taupo District Sports Awards

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2018 Hamilton City Sports Awards winners announced!

2018 Hamilton City Sports Awards winners announced!

13/11/2018

Five worthy Service to Sport recipients recognised at the Hamilton City Sports Awards

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The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards nominations are in!
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Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel District Sports Awards nominations are in!

Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel District Sports Awards nominations are in!

05/11/2018

Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel nominations are in!

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The Lines Company Otorohanga District Sports Awards nominations are in!
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Ingham’s Matamata Piako District Sports Awards nominations are in!

Ingham’s Matamata Piako District Sports Awards nominations are in!

05/11/2018

Matamata Piako nominees have been announced!

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Taupo District Sports Awards nominations are in!

Taupo District Sports Awards nominations are in!

05/11/2018

Taupo nominees have been announced!

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Waikato District Sports Awards nominations are in!

Waikato District Sports Awards nominations are in!

02/11/2018

Waikato district nominees have been announced!

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2018 Hamilton City Sports Awards nominees announced!

2018 Hamilton City Sports Awards nominees announced!

01/11/2018

Hamilton nominees have been announced!

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2018 Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards nominees announced!

2018 Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards nominees announced!

30/10/2018

South Waikato nominees have been announced!

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2018 Waipa Networks Sports Awards nominees announced!

2018 Waipa Networks Sports Awards nominees announced!

30/10/2018

Waipa nominees have been announced!

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A new approach to reduce drownings for the Waikato Region

A new approach to reduce drownings for the Waikato Region

04/10/2018

A group of local community leaders brought together by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) recently met to set the vision for a new water safety strategy for the Waikato region.

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Waipa volunteer of the month - Greg Loomans

Waipa volunteer of the month - Greg Loomans

01/10/2018

Volunteers are a significant part of community sport and without them many sports would simply not be able to take place.

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Sport Waikato lends a helping hand to the community

Sport Waikato lends a helping hand to the community

19/09/2018

On Tuesday 18th September Sport Waikato spent the day helping out in the community as part of its ‘Good Sorts for Sport’ community day.

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Waikato secondary schools embrace new approach to physical activity

Waikato secondary schools embrace new approach to physical activity

10/09/2018

Female secondary school students across the Waikato region are beginning to see physical activity in a different light.

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Sport Waikato’s ‘Good Sorts for Sport’

Sport Waikato’s ‘Good Sorts for Sport’

29/08/2018

Sport Waikato is giving its staff time off work duties to spend the day helping out on community projects.

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Sport Waikato new focus on volunteer awareness

Sport Waikato new focus on volunteer awareness

23/08/2018

CEO Matthew Cooper believes that sport and recreation needs to become better when working with volunteers

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Secondary School Sport

Secondary School Sport

17/08/2018

Some changes are evolving in the far north of the Thames Coromandel district for young sportspeople.

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Sport Waikato District Sports Awards 2018 nominations are open!

Sport Waikato District Sports Awards 2018 nominations are open!

16/08/2018

It’s time to acknowledge 2018 sporting excellence in the Waikato region by nominating your sportspeople and sports supporters.

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Secondary schools moving ahead with key projects

Secondary schools moving ahead with key projects

15/08/2018

In the last twelve months the Secondary School sports space has undergone some changes to support quality delivery of sport and recreation activities for our secondary schools students across the Waikato region.

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Sport Waikato takes driver safety seriously with great results

Sport Waikato takes driver safety seriously with great results

30/07/2018

Sport Waikato’s focus on health and safety in the workplace, with particular regard to the safety of those who drive Sport Waikato vehicles, has had a huge impact on their staff’s driving behaviour.

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Good Sorts for Sport - need help?

Good Sorts for Sport - need help?

30/05/2018

Good Sorts for Sport is back for 2018!

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Whaanau Kori, Tamariki Ora - Active Families, Healthy Kids Launches

Whaanau Kori, Tamariki Ora - Active Families, Healthy Kids Launches

02/05/2018

Sport Waikato’s exciting new programme helps families to make healthy changes

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2017 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Winners Announced

2017 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Winners Announced

07/02/2018

Black Fern Toka Natua shines at Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

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SmartHealth connects you with free* online healthcare services using your smartphone

SmartHealth connects you with free* online healthcare services using your smartphone

09/01/2018

When you sign up for SmartHealth you'll get access to HealthTap, an online platform and mobile app.

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World champions make up the Finalists for the 2017 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

World champions make up the Finalists for the 2017 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

30/11/2017

Winners from the finalists released today will be announced at the prestigious 2017 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards, which celebrates and acknowledges sporting excellence and service in the greater Waikato region.

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Shooter Neil Pratt takes out Sportsperson title at The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards

Shooter Neil Pratt takes out Sportsperson title at The Lines Company Waitomo District Sports Awards

28/11/2017

Neil Pratt has been successful in earning the title of Sportsperson of the Year, competing throughout New Zealand during 2017 and maintaining a high shooting average which has kept him in the highest echelon of shooters nationwide.

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Ella Williams wins Sportsperson of the Year at Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel District Sports Awards

Ella Williams wins Sportsperson of the Year at Hauraki/Thames-Coromandel District Sports Awards

24/11/2017

New Zealand and Whangamata local golden girl Ella Williams was named Sportsperson of the Year at the Hauraki/Thames Coromandel District Sports Awards held on Thursday night at the Thames Civic Centre.

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Women’s Golfer Chantelle Cassidy named as Sportsperson of the Year at the Waikato District Awards

Women’s Golfer Chantelle Cassidy named as Sportsperson of the Year at the Waikato District Awards

16/11/2017

Chantelle Cassidy has taken out the title of Sportsperson of the Year in the Waikato District Sports Awards held on Wednesday 15th November at Waahi Paa Marae, Huntly.

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Sam Gaze takes out Sportsman of the Year title at Waipa Networks District Sports Awards

Sam Gaze takes out Sportsman of the Year title at Waipa Networks District Sports Awards

14/11/2017

Sam Gaze has been named Sportsman of the Year at 2017 Waipa Networks District Sports Awards held on Monday night at the Te Awamutu Event Centre.

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Nicole van der Kaay named as Premier Sportsperson of the Year at Taupo District Sports Awards

Nicole van der Kaay named as Premier Sportsperson of the Year at Taupo District Sports Awards

11/11/2017

Triathlete Nicole van der Kaay was named Sportswoman of the Year and overall Premier Award winner at the Taupo District Sports Awards held on Friday night at the Taupo Great Lake Centre.

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Tarryn Davey nets Sportswoman of the Year at Ingham Matamata-Piako District Sports Awards

Tarryn Davey nets Sportswoman of the Year at Ingham Matamata-Piako District Sports Awards

10/11/2017

Midland’s Hockey’s Tarryn Davey was named Sportswoman of the year for an outstanding year in hockey – from being named in the Blacksticks Development Squad to achieving selection for the Black Sticks v Malaysia and India game.

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Toka Irere Te Openga Natua takes out two titles at the Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards

Toka Irere Te Openga Natua takes out two titles at the Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards

08/11/2017

Toka Irere Te Openga Natua, named Sportsperson of the Year and Sporting Personality of the Year, has had an amazing year.

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Service to Sport recipients recognised at the Hamilton City Council Sport Volunteer Awards

Service to Sport recipients recognised at the Hamilton City Council Sport Volunteer Awards

03/11/2017

Thursday 2nd November saw a number of Hamilton sporting volunteers recognised in awards held at The Bill Gallagher Centre, Wintec.

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Are you a member of a Club committee?

Are you a member of a Club committee?

21/08/2017

We need your help to identify gaps and opportunities to grow sport and recreation in the community.

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Sport Waikato’s ‘Good Sorts for Sport’ community day

Sport Waikato’s ‘Good Sorts for Sport’ community day

21/08/2017

Sport Waikato is giving its staff time off work duties to spend the day helping out on community projects.

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NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

01/06/2017

Nominations for the Sport Waikato District Sports Awards 2017 are now open...

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Green Prescription helps Ricky lose more than 40kg

Green Prescription helps Ricky lose more than 40kg

27/04/2017

When it comes to transforming your life, there are a number of paths to choose. Hamilton’s Ricky Tipene found the answer with Sport Waikato’s Green Prescription programme

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Matthew Cooper will be rocking the

Matthew Cooper will be rocking the 'Waikato Onesie' for Drop Your Boss!

29/03/2017

On Saturday the 8th of April, Matthew will be throwing himself off the Deloitte building to the tune of Kenny Rogers 'The Gambler'

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Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper signs up to

Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper signs up to 'Drop Your Boss' challenge

24/03/2017

And he’ll be doing it in style, wearing his Waikato coloured onesie!

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Mini Putt Business Challenge a great success

Mini Putt Business Challenge a great success

24/03/2017

Craigs Investment Partners put on an outstanding evening at Prodrive Golf in Hamilton on Tuesday night

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Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards 2016
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Moving Waikato 2025

Moving Waikato 2025

01/12/2016

A strategy to grow participation in sport, recreation and physical activity in the Waikato region

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Growing Participation Profiles

Growing Participation Profiles

01/12/2016

Targeting Low Participation communities within New Zealand

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Waipa Networks District Sports Awards 2016 Winners

Waipa Networks District Sports Awards 2016 Winners

16/11/2016

Congratulations to all our winners!

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Ingham Matamata-Piako District Sports Awards 2016 Winners

Ingham Matamata-Piako District Sports Awards 2016 Winners

16/11/2016

Congratulations to all our winners!

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Taupo District Sports Awards 2016 Winners

Taupo District Sports Awards 2016 Winners

10/11/2016

Congratulations to all our winners!

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Mercury South Waikato District Sports Awards 2016 Winners
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2016 Sport Waikato Awards

2016 Sport Waikato Awards

03/11/2016

Tickets to District Sports Awards available now!

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Cycling New Zealand Ride Leader social group rides

Cycling New Zealand Ride Leader social group rides

03/11/2016

In association with the Hamilton City Council we have been building a programme designed for trained volunteer riders taking social rides.

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Kiwi Squash Players Strike Gold in Australia

Kiwi Squash Players Strike Gold in Australia

19/08/2016

The Kiwi squash team has struck double gold at the WSF World Doubles Championships in Darwin, Australia.

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Too much emphasis on sport, not enough on recreation

Too much emphasis on sport, not enough on recreation

19/08/2016

While seeing our athletes, such as Valerie Adams, win medals may spur us on to get up at 1am to watch the Olympics on TV while chowing down on comfort food, it is not driving New Zealanders in large numbers to the local rowing club to join up.

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Squash New Zealand World Doubles Team Announced

Squash New Zealand World Doubles Team Announced

14/07/2016

The Squash New Zealand World Doubles Team to compete in Darwin from 15th-18th August has been announced

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Fitness Revolution

Fitness Revolution

14/06/2016

Fitness Revolution is for physically disabled people, including those with visual impairments, to improve their fitness, coordination and overall wellbeing.

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Major Sport Maker winner from Te Awamutu!

Major Sport Maker winner from Te Awamutu!

22/04/2016

A huge congratulations to Leanne Robinson, winner of $2,000 worth of sports gear!

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30 Healthy lunchbox ideas

30 Healthy lunchbox ideas

15/04/2016

Keep healthy during your work/school week with these great ideas to put in your lunchbox!

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30 Sports clubs around the Waikato region
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30 Ways to sneak veggies into a meal

30 Ways to sneak veggies into a meal

15/04/2016

Add those veggies in - they'll never know!

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30 Ways to improve your fitness

30 Ways to improve your fitness

15/04/2016

Get out of your comfort and improve your fitness with our 30 Things!

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30 Healthy breakfast, lunch & dinner ideas

30 Healthy breakfast, lunch & dinner ideas

14/04/2016

Get some goodness in your day!

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30 Exercise workout websites for at home exercise

30 Exercise workout websites for at home exercise

13/04/2016

No time to go to the gym? There are so many free online workouts available including 10 minute ones! Check them out....

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30 Things to do in Hauraki

30 Things to do in Hauraki

12/04/2016

If you're in the Hauraki district, there's plenty to choose from to get you 'out there and active'!

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30 Birthday party snack ideas

30 Birthday party snack ideas

11/04/2016

Birthday parties can be a sugar overload - but they don't have to be!

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30 Things to do in Taupo

30 Things to do in Taupo

10/04/2016

Taupo - it's beautiful and it has so many active opportunities!

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30 Reasons to be active

30 Reasons to be active

10/04/2016

There are so many reasons to be active - here are just 30 of them!

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30 Things to do with your under fives

30 Things to do with your under fives

08/04/2016

All activities are from Sport Waikato's KiwiBaby, KiwiToddler and KiwiPreschooler manuals

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30 Things to do in North King Country

30 Things to do in North King Country

07/04/2016

There are so many things to do in the North King Country - try something new today!

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30 Fun ways with food

30 Fun ways with food

06/04/2016

Easy ways to get the kids eating healthier with no stress!

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30 Active classes around the region

30 Active classes around the region

05/04/2016

So many classes all around the beautiful Waikato region

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30 Things to do in Thames-Coromandel

30 Things to do in Thames-Coromandel

04/04/2016

30 active things to do in the Thames-Coromandel district...

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30 Quick & easy homeplay ideas

30 Quick & easy homeplay ideas

03/04/2016

Keep the kids entertained and active at home with these great homeplay ideas!

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30 Things to do in South Waikato

30 Things to do in South Waikato

02/04/2016

Activities, classes, clubs and events - there are so many ways to keep active and healthy in South Waikato!

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30 Things to put in your lunchbox not from packets!

30 Things to put in your lunchbox not from packets!

01/04/2016

Here's to healthy lunchbox alternatives

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30 Things to do with your child

30 Things to do with your child

31/03/2016

Lots of active ideas and activities for our under fives

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30 Things to do in Matamata-Piako

30 Things to do in Matamata-Piako

30/03/2016

The Matamata-Piako district is full of active and fun recreation and sporting options!

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30 Food Facts

30 Food Facts

29/03/2016

What you need to know about what's in our food and how to make the best choice!

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30 Things to do in Waipa

30 Things to do in Waipa

28/03/2016

Waipa has so many ways to keep active - get out there and take a friend too!

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30 Ways to improve your training

30 Ways to improve your training

27/03/2016

Improve your training with these great tips and ideas

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30 Smart Food Swaps

30 Smart Food Swaps

26/03/2016

Check out these healthy swaps to help you cut down on the calories, sugar and fat!

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30 Things to do in Hamilton

30 Things to do in Hamilton

25/03/2016

Check out everything there is to keep you active and healthy in Hamilton!

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30 Ways to add activity to your day

30 Ways to add activity to your day

24/03/2016

Just a little change in your day can have huge benefits!

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30 Healthy food ideas

30 Healthy food ideas

23/03/2016

There are so many ways to change the way you eat and make a noticeable difference to your diet!

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30 Coaching Tips and Ideas

30 Coaching Tips and Ideas

22/03/2016

From our Coaching gurus at Sport Waikato, here are your top tips for being a great coach

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30 Things to do in Waikato district

30 Things to do in Waikato district

21/03/2016

Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Te Kauwhata, Raglan... so many reasons to get active!

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Sport Waikato Celebrates 30 years of serving the Waikato

Sport Waikato Celebrates 30 years of serving the Waikato

17/03/2016

Sport Waikato is gearing up to celebrate 30 years of serving Waikato communities

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Transfield Triathlon Results

Transfield Triathlon Results

29/02/2016

Results from the weekend's Transfield Triathlon!

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Sir Colin Meads receives prestigious Hare Puke Leadership in Sport Award

Sir Colin Meads receives prestigious Hare Puke Leadership in Sport Award

19/02/2016

Sir Colin Meads receives prestigious Hare Puke Leadership in Sport Award at Waikato Regional Sports Awards

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Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Winners Announced 2015

Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Winners Announced 2015

19/02/2016

Eric Murray reigns supreme at the 2015 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards for the sixth time

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Finalists announced for 2015 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

Finalists announced for 2015 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

09/12/2015

High Calibre of Finalists for the 2015 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

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Waikato Leads the Way with Child Health Programme

Waikato Leads the Way with Child Health Programme

05/11/2015

Sport Waikato and the Waikato District Health Board proudly celebrate the 10th anniversary of the child health initiative ‘Project Energize’ this year.

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KiwiSport funding available to help get more youth involved in sport!

KiwiSport funding available to help get more youth involved in sport!

22/10/2015

Do you have a project that will get more school aged students involved in organised sport?

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Waikato Secondary School Sports Awards Finalists Announced
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Trail Trilogy - Paeroa to Thames Results

Trail Trilogy - Paeroa to Thames Results

29/09/2015

Paeroa to Thames results

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Waikato Softball Association Business House Softball

Sport Waikato – New Appointee to the Board of Trustees

21/08/2015

Sport Waikato is excited to announce the appointment of a new member to its Board of Trustees.

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Trail Trilogy - Waihi to Paeroa Results

Trail Trilogy - Waihi to Paeroa Results

17/08/2015

Waihi to Paeroa results...

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BetaMe Coach

05/08/2015

A part time contract is available for this new role at Sport Waikato.

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Trail Trilogy - Leg 1 Results

Trail Trilogy - Leg 1 Results

08/07/2015

Tirohia to Te Aroha

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Sideline Behaviour

Sideline Behaviour

30/06/2015

Sport Waikato has recently started a new campaign to encourage positivity on the sidelines of sport in the Waikato.

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Invitation to Tender for Event Management Services

Invitation to Tender for Event Management Services

04/06/2015

Cycling New Zealand (CNZ) and Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) are looking for a provider of Event Management Services

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Reward a Waikato based SPORT MAKER by nominating them now!

Reward a Waikato based SPORT MAKER by nominating them now!

22/05/2015

Nominate the Sport Maker that makes a difference in your sport by clicking on the link below.

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Sport Waikato Newsletter May 2015

Sport Waikato Newsletter May 2015

21/05/2015

The latest Sport Waikato newsletter

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Caneta KO

Caneta KO

21/05/2015

A team of 8 students has been given the opportunity to bring Caneta KO to the Waikato.

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Halberg No Exceptions Training

Halberg No Exceptions Training

21/05/2015

Halberg No Exceptions Training is now available for Primary Schools.

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Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Funding Available

Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Funding Available

19/05/2015

Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Funding available for School Camps, Equipment & Lessons

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William Pike Challenge Award Launch

William Pike Challenge Award Launch

13/05/2015

The William Pike Challenge Award Launch Event

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Eastlink stands out in the crowd

Eastlink stands out in the crowd

10/04/2015

Previously hidden on Dey Street, Eastlink Community Sports Hub has made a few changes to stand out in the crowd.

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Volunteers Needed - Junior Disability Games

Volunteers Needed - Junior Disability Games

09/03/2015

The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation along with Parafed Waikato are now searching for volunteers to help out with the Junior Disability Games.

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Pathway to Podium Newsletter

Pathway to Podium Newsletter

18/02/2015

Happy New Year! I hope you found time to relax over the Christmas period before competition, training, study and work steps a level for 2015.

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Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Finalists

Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Finalists

05/12/2014

Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards Finalists

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The Adastra Foundation - Applications Open

The Adastra Foundation - Applications Open

29/09/2014

After seven years of providing financial and mentoring support to up and coming musicians and athletes across New Zealand, the Foundation is now focussing its efforts in the Waikato / Bay of Plenty regions.

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Healthy living scheme shows big gains for kids

Healthy living scheme shows big gains for kids

06/08/2014

Analysis of a healthy eating and activity programme first tested in Waikato primary schools shows the project is saving taxpayer money and improving children's lives.

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2014 Parafed Waikato Awards

2014 Parafed Waikato Awards

23/06/2014

Sharp Shooters and Cyclists dominate at Parafed Waikato Awards

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Project Energize has the Irish charm

Project Energize has the Irish charm

13/03/2014

Waikato District Health Board funded children’s health initiative Project Energize has been adapted for delivery in primary schools in County Cork, Ireland.

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Letter from a Volunteer Coach

Letter from a Volunteer Coach

Parents of Sports Kids: Please take the time to read this letter…

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