A few items in our October newsletter: – Learning opportunities – Updates from HAL Schools – Upcoming Ki o Rahi competition – Ruapehu Clubs & Codes Expo opportunity

Everything from highland dancing to boxing was on offer to curious Rangitīkei locals at the recent Clubs and Codes Expo held at the Marton RSA War Memorial Hall on 14 September.

Whanganui business owner and former elite athlete, Cath Cheatley, is the headline speaker at the first of a new series of events aimed at connecting women in the community.

There have been 60 drowning fatalities in New Zealand already in 2023, according to Water Safety New Zealand.

Whanganui reports a higher than average rate of people with activity limitations (9.7% v. 6.5% nationally), and while there are many agencies dedicated to serving our disabled community, it was apparent from our own work in the space that the sector could benefit from a citywide strategy and increased connection.

Two sports teams from Cullinane College and a performing arts group are the recipients of funding aimed at supporting local young people to be active.

The newly established Mokonui Hub in Ranana is a fantastic place for all members of the awa community to gather. When Deb and Darren from our Active Wellbeing team were asked by The Community Led Trust to provide kaumatua exercise classes, they jumped at the chance.

This Men’s Health Week Sport Whanganui is partnering with local organisations to encourage men to get active and look after their health.

Losing your balance as you age is a big injury risk, so ACC have launched the Nymbl app to help older New Zealanders prevent falls and fractures.

If you have sports gear at home and would like to see it passed on bring it into Sport Whanganui or drop the gear in a Replay bin at one of the drop off zones.  And if you know of a family needing a hand with finding sports gear – let Sport Whanganui know. 

In an interview with Mike Tweed published in the Whanganui Chronicle on 10 May 2023, Sport Whanganui CE Danny Jonas discussed concerns about divestment in the sporting sector.

Six new Future Whanganui champions were awarded with grants to support them in their future sporting endeavours, following the latest Future Champions Trust funding round in March 2023.

Sport Whanganui’s Active Wellbeing team is a group of enthusiastic health professionals and kaiawhina who specialise in supporting people to manage their health conditions.

Sport Ability Days are inclusive events for tamariki and rangatahi who have varying needs to connect, be physically active, and try something new in a fun and safe environment. 

The 2023 Whanganui Secondary Schools Ki o Rahi Regional Championships were held at Springvale Park on March 29.