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Community Sport
…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…
Volunteers
…to run their programmes or initiatives for young people. Local businesses benefit from building strong relationships with clubs and schools in their community. Staff receive training and become accredited volunteers…
Facilities
…fit-for-purpose, well utilised and future-proof. To achieve this, we support sport organisations across New Zealand with better planning and designing of sports facilities. Sport NZ Spaces and Places Whanganui Boys…
Young sporting talent given funding boost
…and coming athletes to compete internationally and progress in their chosen sports. Funding can cover costs to travel to international events, flights and team accommodation, coaching, competition entry fees, uniforms,…
Give a Kid a Go Fund
…you are ready to apply, please click the button below to go to the online application form (via Microsoft Forms), or contact the Sport Whanganui team for help. Apply online…
Cheerleading growing in leaps and bounds
…an awesome way to build confidence and empowerment, as well as physical strength and skills. “While cheerleading requires finesse and strength to stunt, jump and tumble, athletes also develop personal…
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…Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint Maarten (Dutch part)SlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth…
La Fiesta – NZ’s Best Women’s Fest
…per person per session This will be a fun, games based introduction to Golf, bringing women together for learning, laughter and camaraderie. There will be drinks and nibbles available for…
Shout out to volunteers!
…enjoy and just remember what goes around comes around.” Danny Jonas, Sport Whanganui Chief Executive says there are many ways to make a difference, and it’s all appreciated. “Sport and…
Green Prescription
Green Prescription (GRx) is a free service aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, and whānau through movement/physical activity and nutrition support. How we support you GRx supports…
Active Community Newsletter – August 2023
…and Whanganui Schools Mountain Biking Champs Awhi te Rangatahi recipients announced New team members – Milly and Leah Case study – Splash Centre community play stencils Read our August newsletter…
Future Champions receive funding grants
…assess the criteria for the fund, and to download an application form. All levels of support are appreciated and interested businesses are also encouraged to contact the trust via www.futurechampionstrust.org….
Former WNBA star to headline La Fiesta Women Who Lead
…at two Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004, and going on to lead a successful career in governance and leadership roles with NZ Rugby and Basketball New Zealand. When asked…
Whanganui to be represented at national Halberg Games
…who really understand what’s going on, share the experience and problem solve.” Sport Whanganui’s Disability and Inclusion Lead, Sarah Craig, will travel to Auckland with Mason and meet Theo and…
Tākaro – Play
…committed to working alongside our partners and community to empower play and provide leadership and guidance so that Whanganui becomes “The Place to Play”. Play stories from our community Sport…
