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Applications Now Open for Chemist Warehouse Hoops in Schools

Applications are now open for schools in our region who want to boost basketball opportunities and get more kids active. If your school is keen to be involved, now’s the time to apply!
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Local legends inducted into Sports Hall of Fame

Simon Dickie and JB Phillips are the latest sporting legends to be inducted into the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame.
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All Ability Athletics Day grows in numbers

One hundred tamariki and rangatahi participated in our second ever Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui All Ability Athletics Day on Wednesday, 11 March.
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Whanganui Rugby proud to launch ‘Positive Vibes Only’ campaign

MEDIA RELEASE – WHANGANUI RUGBY Whanganui Rugby is proud to announce the launch of the Positive Vibes Only campaign at local club rugby matches this weekend.
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New Twilight Golf League for Whanganui Students

A new Twilight Golf League for secondary school teams is up and running in Whanganui, thanks to a partnership between local clubs, Golf NZ and Sport Whanganui.
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Rangitīkei Duathlon series returns

Get ready to hit the ground running and cycling – our ‘Do a Duathlon’ series is back over four action-packed Wednesdays at Tūtaenui Reserve, Marton.
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Fastest Kid on the Block is back!

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

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
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Former WNBA star to headline La Fiesta Women Who Lead

Former pro-basketballer, now Commercial Manager for the All Blacks, Whanganui-born Megan Compain will headline a special Women Who Lead event as part of La Fiesta 2024.
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Winners announced at School Sports Awards

A wide range of talented young sportspeople were celebrated at the 2023 Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Secondary School Sports Awards held at Cullinane College on Wednesday, 1 November.
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Nominations open for the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame

Nominations are being sought for the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame for the first time since 2019.
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Supporting our local sports clubs

As well as running regular information sessions ranging in topics from parent education to funding, leadership and governance training, our team also works side-by-side with sports clubs to help them plan for the future.
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Shout out to volunteers!

Sport Whanganui are pleased to support Volunteer Week and would like to sincerely thank all the wonderful volunteers who give up their time to contribute towards sport and recreation in the Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu region.
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Battle of the Codes – Youth Week 2023

Held during Youth Week, the inaugural Battle of the Codes for secondary students was a huge success with 130 rangatahi completing an interactive course.
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Cheerleading growing in leaps and bounds

After only starting to offer cheerleading in January this year, Whanganui Boys and Girls Gym Club (WBGGC) already has two full squads in training.
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