Managers:
Sport Whanganui works to support and enhance the capability of Regional Sports Organisations and clubs across the region in a number of ways.
Our aim is to see more people active using parks, open spaces and community facilities. To achieve this, we draw on the collective expertise within our team as well as strong partnerships with like minded community organisations, as well as support and programmes from Sport New Zealand and other national bodies.
Our strength is in providing advocacy, advice, leadership and influence to activate, strengthen and connect communities and improve community health and wellbeing. This can include:
- Leadership and governance training
- Strategic planning advice, tools and templates
- Advice around starting a new club
- Information about funding opportunities
- Volunteer and coaching resources
- Disability sport opportunities
Activity directory
Are you a club or community group that offers sporting, active recreation or play opportunities in the Whanganui, Ruapehu or Rangitīkei districts? Are you looking for new members or volunteers?
Our new dashboard for clubs allows you to create a profile, add events to our shared calendar, and load competition draws. To get started, register your club via the link below or contact our team for more information.
Resources for clubs
Find information and resources to help with planning, club management, governance, and coaching.
We regularly update our resources page with links to training opportunities and information for clubs. If you have a link you think we should add, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
2025 Workshops
Sport Whanganui partners with community organisations to run a range of workshops for volunteers, designed to upskill and build confidence in governance settings. Upcoming dates are listed below. If you are interested in attending any of the workshops or hosting a custom workshop for your club or organisation, please contact us for more information.
| Whanganui Workshops | Date | Location |
| Governance Essentials | 20 February | Sport Whanganui |
| Chairpersons’ Role | 3 April | Sport Whanganui |
| Secretary/Treasurer Roles | 22 May | Sport Whanganui |
| Governance Essentials | 26 June | Sport Whanganui |
| Chairpersons’ role | 2 September | Sport Whanganui |
| Ruapehu Workshops | Date | Location |
| Governance Essentials | 1 May | TBC |
| Governance Roles 101 | 22 July | TBC |
| Chairpersons’ Role | 14 August | TBC |
| Governance Essentials | 11 September | Taihape |
| Secretary/Treasurer Roles | 25 September | TBC |
| Rangitīkei Workshops | Date | Location |
| Governance Essentials | 13 March | Taihape |
| Governance Essentials | 10 June | Marton |
| Committee Roles 101 | 22 July | Taihape |
| Committee Roles 101 | 9 October | Marton |
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
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
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.
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.
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.
For more information, email info@sportwhanganui.co.nz
Positive Change Programmes
Tamariki and rangatahi want to have positive experiences in sport, active recreation and play. The good news is we can all contribute to positive change. Clubs, coaches, umpires, referees, whānau, and tamariki and rangatahi themselves, can make small changes that have an impact. Check out how through the Sport New Zealand positive change programmes we provide.
Disability Sport
Sport Whanganui works with clubs, schools and organisations to create opportunities for people with a disability to participate and compete.
Our organisation advocates for inclusiveness so that more people can be more active more often, no matter what their abilities.
Talk to our team
Contact our sport development team for advice and information to support your club or activity.
Contact Paula Darlington, Rangatahi Lead at 06 349 2300.
