Good governance is important for local clubs, community groups, and volunteer committees. At Sport Whanganui, we’re here to support the people behind the scenes who keep our local organisations running strong.

Whether you’re new to a committee, stepping into a leadership role, or just want to make meetings run more smoothly, our workshops are designed to make governance easy to understand and practical to apply.

Our workshops cover everything from the basics of how a board or committee works, to specific roles like chair, secretary or treasurer. We can even come to you and run a session just for your group, great for new members or refreshing your team’s approach.

2026 Workshops:

WorkshopLocationDate Registration
Governance EssentialsWhanganui12 Feb
Secretary/Treasurer RolesWhanganui26 March
Governance EssentialsRangitīkei23 April
Governance EssentialsRuapehu30 April
Chairperson’s RoleWhanganui7 May
Committee Roles 101Ruapehu4 June
Governance EssentialsWhanganui18 June
Governance EssentialsRuapehu16 July
Secretary/Treasurer RolesWhanganui30 July
Governance EssentialsWhanganui10 September
Committee Roles 101Rangitīkei24 September
Committee Roles 101Ruapehu8 October
Chairperson’s RoleWhanganui22 October

Workshops we offer:

Governance Essentials

These workshops are a collaboration between Sport Whanganui and The Wheelhouse. We look at the differences between governance and operations and the role of the committee/board.

The goal is to de-mystify what governance actually is and discover what it means to be on a governing committee. The workshop will cover:

  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Effective processes
  • Templates & resources

Cost: $30 per person

Committee Roles 101

This workshop covers key roles, responsibilities and preparing meeting documents. The workshop will cover:

  • The role and responsibility of a chair, secretary and treasurer.
  • How to design an agenda
  • How to take minutes
  • Report writing

Cost: $50 per person

Chairpersons’ Role

For current or potential chairs keen to learn about their role and responsibilities.

The role of the chair is about ensuring the organisation has great governance. Tailored for the needs of new or aspiring Chairs, this two hour session covers:

  • Roles and responsibilities of the chair in governance.
  • How to be effective in the role.
  • Legal responsibilities and obligations.
  • How to write a report for the board.

Cost: $50 per person

Secretary/Treasurer Roles

Learn about the role and responsibilities of a secretary and treasurer. This workshop includes:

  • How to pull together an agenda and minutes.
  • How to write a financial report and do a budget.

Cost: $50 per person

Custom Workshops

Sport Whanganui can deliver the Governance Essentials workshop to your organisation and to your board members as a customised event. Organisations have found this of benefit as a professional development opportunity, for the board as an induction or as a refresh for all those on committee.

This 2 hour session with your team is invaluable as you sit together to discuss what your role is as a board or committee and what processes you’d like to adopt to be efficient and effective in meetings.

We can also facilitate Strategic Review workshops – please enquire for cost.

If you are interested in a custom session please enquire via info@sportwhanganui.co.nz  to talk more and we can provide a quote.