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

We are very pleased to welcome Miriama to our team as Healthy Active Learning Advisor in the Ruapehu region.  Miriama is working with the Ruapehu HAL schools to help improve the wellbeing of their tamariki through healthy eating, drinking, and quality physical activity.  

Read our Active Community Newsletter – December 2023

Updates from our Healthy Active Learning team.

After more than 30 years’ service with Sport Whanganui, Danny Jonas is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive in early-2024.

“We have put the call out to anyone who has an interest in the disability sector to be involved in a group aimed at sharing the voice of disabled people in Whanganui.”

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.

This month we: – Celebrate a new ItsMyMove participant. – Nominations for Sports Hall of Fame are open. – See what events and activities are coming up.

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

Nominations are being sought for the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame for the first time since 2019.

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.

Included in our August newsletter:– Welcome to Leah, our new Ruapehu Community Connector– Kī-o-Rahi wānanga in Whanganui and Rangitikei  – Learning opportunities CLICK HERE to read the newsletter.

Our latest e-newsletter includes upcoming event previews, Awhi te Rangatahi recipients announced, and introduces two new team members – Milly and Leah.