Kia Kaha, Kia Ora | Be Active, Be Well

​​​​​​​UPCOMING EVENTS

WAIROA FUNDING CLINIC

27.02.2025 - Looking to make a difference in Wairoa? We're here to help turn your community vision into reality.
Whether you're running local events, supporting community initiatives, or leading a non-profit organisation, come chat with us about funding possibilities for your mahi.
💰FREE
📅 Thursday 27th February 2025
⏰ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
📍 Wairoa Community Centre, 33 Marine Parade
email info@ecct.org.nz if you like to attend. 

MANA TAIOHI 

01.03.2025 - Get ready to move, laugh, and challenge yourself at our Free Multi Sports Day! 


It’s the perfect way to stay active while trying something new.
Join for an impressive lineup of inclusive sports and activities designed for everyone! 


MANA TAIOHI 

10.03.2025 - Do you or your organisation engage in physical activity with rangatahi? Then this FREE training is for you! Nau mai, haere mai. Come and learn about the Mana Taiohi principles for positive youth development and plan how you might bring them to life through your mahi.
This learning and development opportunity is aimed at outdoor instructors, recreation advocates, sports coaches and administrators, kaiako – anyone who is passionate about the role of physical activity to support young people!🤸‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 


This FREE wānanga is brought to you through a partnership between Ara Taiohi and Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa, with support from Sports Hawke's Bay. The morning will focus on introducing the eight interwoven principles that make up Mana Taiohi; and the afternoon will be an opportunity for you to plan how you might bring those principle to life when working with or for rangatahi.


🗓️Rā/Date: Monday 10th March 2025
📍Kei hea/Venue: Pacific Surf life saving club - 26 Marine Parade, Napier, 4110
⏰Āhea/Time: 9:15am - 3pm (please note we will start at 9:30am sharp - come have a kapu tī from 9:15am, kai is provided)

ADAPT AND INCLUDE TRAINING 

31.03.2025 - Come and join Sport Hawke's Bay, Halberg, Special Olympics, and Blind Low Vision NZ in our Adapt and Include training day on adapting sports, play and active recreation to include students, peers and whānau members with physical or intellectual disabilities. This is a workshop not to be missed by those keen to develop their knowledge base and to be educated by those who work in this space. An open space to ask questions and brainstorm ideas in an open forum with like-minded peers, this workshop is aimed and open to anyone keen to learn or further develop their knowledge base to support our community with disabilities in Te Matau-a-Māui. 

There will be two sessions hosted on the day. The morning session is from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and light morning tea will be provided. The afternoon session is from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with light refreshments provided. Please select which session you will attend.

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A promotional image for the "Adapt & Include Training" free workshops. The background features a group of people in helmets and life jackets rafting on a river, smiling and enjoying the activity. The text overlay, in bold white font, announces the event details: "31 March 2025, 9 AM – 12:30 PM OR 5 PM – 8 PM, Netball Hawke's Bay Function Room." Logos for Sport Hawke’s Bay and Special Olympics New Zealand appear at the bottom.

TAI TORUA - HAWKE'S BAY

10.04.2025 - Join us for a transformative day of professional learning designed to help Primary and Intermediate teachers embrace inclusive, culturally responsive, and innovative practices in Health and Physical Education. Discover strategies to support your teaching and inspire. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and lead!

​​​​​​​📅10 April
⏰8.30am - 3.00pm
📍Napier - Pettigrew Green Arena, 480 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier 4001


2025 HAWKE'S BAY STUDENT COACH DAY

10.04.2025 - Sport Hawke’s Bay along with HB Netball, HB Hockey, Central Football, Basketball HB and HB Rugby Union are excited to announce the 2025 Student Coach Day and we’d love for you to be part of it!  

Students please register your interest with the Sports Office ASAP.
 

📅 Date: Napier North Schools – Tuesday 8th April 8am – 12pm
📍 Location: Hawke’s Bay Netball Community Room – Mitre10 Hastings Sports Park

This event is dedicated to developing and supporting Hawke’s Bay student coaches, building their confidence in planning and delivering effective coaching as they head into the winter season. Through engaging workshops and interactive sessions with Sport Hawke’s Bay and our five codes, students will gain valuable skills, insights, and hands-on experience to enhance their coaching journey. It’s an opportunity not to be missed!​​​​​​​

YOUTH WEEK 2025

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025 - Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people.

Got a great idea for this week? Apply for a grant of up to $1,000 + GST to make it happen! But be quick—applications close 16th March.

More details: https://arataiohi.org.nz/youthweek/

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