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Latest News & Media Releases
Positive Vibes Only launches this winter
Positive Vibes Only (PVO) is rolling out across the Bay of Plenty this winter, bringing a shared focus on what positive behaviour looks like in youth sport. The campaign encourages small, practical changes that help create supportive and enjoyable environments for players, coaches, officials and whānau.
Community-driven solutions taking shape in Kawerau
Thanks to funding from New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT), Sport Bay of Plenty’s Locally Led Advisor role is supporting Kawerau to lead its own pathway toward more accessible, culturally-grounded physical activity opportunities for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
PARS Strategy community workshops
Sport Bay of Plenty is hosting a new series of community workshops with Recreation Sport and Leisure Consultancy (RSL) as part of the development of the Bay of Plenty Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy (PARS Strategy).
Annual Report 2025
In December 2025 we wished our Board Chair Tom Elvin all the best as he concluded his tenure with Sport Bay of Plenty. Read about his final reflections and find out more about Sport Bay of Plenty's work and our impact across the 2024-25 financial year in our Annual Report 2025.
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