Transforming lives through physical activity

What we do

Working together to create sport, active recreation and play opportunities in our region.

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sports clubs and

recreation activities

near you

Activities and ideas to keep the Bay of Plenty moving.

Green Prescription

Our healthy lifestyle programme

Young People

Sporting and recreational activities

Adults

Sporting and recreational activities

Seniors

Stay active with strength and balance classes

Outdoor Activities

Get out and about in the Bay

Funding

Discover the options available to help boost your sport, active recreation and play goals.

The Christine Tustain Sports Award Scholarship is now open.

Funding Sources Guide to Funding

 

Latest News & Media Releases

Systems approach sees increase in rangatahi school sport participation

Monday, April 14, 2025

Rangatahi participation in physical activity through schools is increasing thanks to the collective efforts of Sport Bay of Plenty, school sport coordinators and directors, and regional sport organisations.

Women on Whitewater Camp empowers female paddlers to overcome fear and build confidence

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Over a weekend in March, twelve women came together to paddle the Kaituna and Rangitaiki rivers, embracing new challenges, building confidence, and forming strong connections.

Season Design initiative aims to transform sporting landscape

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The newly implemented Season Design initiative is poised to reimagine youth sport in the Bay of Plenty region by fostering unprecedented collaboration between key stakeholders who help to shape the sporting landscape across our region.

Green Prescription programme delivering big returns for Bay of Plenty

Thursday, March 20, 2025

A recent national evaluation of Health NZ’s Green Prescription programme has underscored its immense return on investment and effectiveness as a primary care intervention.

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