The 2024 Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Secondary Schools Sports Awards were held on Wednesday 30 October at Whanganui High School.

Nominations open on Monday for the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame, with a new category added this year acknowledging the region’s dedicated sporting administrators.

On your marks, get set, go…the Fastest Kid on the Block is back and coming to a local park near you!

Every week, parents and supporters walk the sidelines of local sportsgrounds encouraging and cheering on their kids. But not all of what they are saying is positive, and it’s having a detrimental effect. Sporting organisations have long struggled with the issue of negative sideline behaviour, with surveys of schools and players showing the impact on those who play, referee and

Find out what is happening with our Healthy Active Learning schools!

Nature play benefits all students. Over the years, researchers has found a range of benefits to taking learning outdoors. Children are better learners in nature, retaining more through practical lessons.

Our latest Active Communities newsletter includes updates on new funding available for tamariki, workshops, and more.

New and aspiring sports coaches and committee members are invited to a new series of workshops for volunteers.

Seven young athletes from six sporting codes have been awarded funding grants to assist with their upcoming international competitions.

REPLAY is changing gears with new local businesses getting behind the initiative.

In this Term’s newsletter:– Welcome, Sarah Demchy– Ki-o-rahi in Ruapehu– Helpful resources– Much more!

Included in this newsletter:– Welcome, Sarah Demchy– Men’s Health Week– Recent events READ MORE

Thirty students from three local secondary schools came together last week to dink and rally for the title of Kura Wars Pickleball champion.

Men are being encouraged to get a free health check and try a hand – or boot – at winning some great prizes as part of Men’s Health Week.

The spotlight is on youth this month with a range of activities and events planned for, and by, rangatahi. Pink Shirt Day on Friday 17 May encourages New Zealanders to help eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion. There are many ways to support this day, from having a ‘wear something pink’ day, promoting the day on