Advocating for fair and equitable access to quality sport, physical recreation and play opportunities is at the heart of what we do.

We work hard to influence policy, funding, and strategy, and to advocate for the needs of our diverse communities across the Whanganui region. We also share information and advice to support clubs, schools, and the wider sport and recreation sector to be heard.

Current submissions

Whanganui District Council Long Term Plan 2024 – 2034

Submissions closed at 5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The Long-Term Plan (LTP) is Whanganui District Council’s 10-year budget, setting out the activities, services and investments Council is planning or proposing for the next decade. Consultation was open for feedback on plans between 2 April – 2 May 2024.

More information can be found on the council website: whanganui.govt.nz/Your-Council/Have-Your-Say/Consultations/Long-Term-Plan-2024-2034.

He rā ki tua – Horizons Region Spaces & Places Plan 2023-2043

He rā ki tua – Horizons Region Spaces & Places Plan for Sport & Recreation is a plan for developing and improving play, sport and recreation facilities in our region.

Developed by Sport Whanganui, Sport Manawatū, Sport New Zealand, Horizons Regional Council, community partners and district councils from Palmerston North, Manawatū, Tararua, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and Horowhenua; the Plan gives us a shared direction and priorities to focus on over the next twenty years.

He rā ki tua – Horizons Region Spaces & Places Plan for Sport and Recreation (PDF 2MB)