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Latest News & Media Releases
Play Week 2026
Play Week is back from 19 to 25 October, celebrating tamariki and their right to play. This year’s theme, Whānau play where whānau are, is a reminder that play can happen anywhere — in parks, community spaces, neighbourhood streets, backyards, playgrounds, libraries and anywhere whānau naturally spend time together.
Mickell Scholarship backs young athletes to show up, grow, and compete
The Mickell Scholarship plays a meaningful role in enabling young athletes from the Bay of Plenty to pursue opportunities they may not otherwise have been able to access. While each athlete’s journey is unique, a common theme emerges: this support helps remove barriers, allowing athletes to focus on participation, growth, and enjoyment of their sport.
Boost for Taupō rangatahi as new youth sport partnership launches
Leah White, a long-time Taupō resident recognised for her work and impact at Taupō Athletics Club, has been appointed Sport Connect Advisor. She will lead a multi-year partnership, backed by Contact Energy (Contact), that will build on strong foundations already in place for youth sport in Taupō, and provide additional support for coaches, clubs and communities.
Pink Week: Bringing Positive Vibes Only to life
From 8–14 June, Sport Bay of Plenty and our Positive Vibes Only (Me pai te wairua) partners are inviting clubs, teams, whānau, officials, volunteers and supporters to get behind a shared message: let’s make sport a place where respect, encouragement and great sideline behaviour are the norm.
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