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We're building a strong physical activity system through advocacy and influence
We're just one player in a complex field, but together with community,Māori, education, health and government organisations, we can build a strong system that creates great physical activity opportunities for people across the Bay of Plenty. Check out the stories below to find out more about our mahi behind the scenes.
Tamariki call for play equipment at Ngongotaha School
The voice of tamariki at Ngongotaha Primary School has been heard loud and clear with the arrival of new play equipment thanks to funding support from Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa - a fund administered by Sport Bay of Plenty.
Spaces and Places Strategy drive collaboration for facility planning in the BOP
In 2020 Bay of Plenty councils, Sport NZ and Sport Bay of Plenty collaborated on an updated strategy to help guide decision-making into the planning and provision of sport facilities across the region.
Celebrating volunteers: Don Te Maipi's positive impact on his community
Don Te Maipi has dedicated thousands of hours of his free time to help people of all ages stay active. He is one of the many volunteers we celebrated this year as we honoured the people who make sport and recreation possible in the Bay of Plenty.
Fun Run replaces Cross Country at Lake Rerewhakaaitu
Earlier this year Lake Rerewhakaaitu School held their first Fun Run event, replacing their traditional cross country. Our Healthy Active Learning team recently caught with teachers and students from Lake Rerewhakaaitu to find out more about about their journey from cross country to fun run and how that change has helped increase student participation and enjoyment.
Back in the Bay and encouraging play
When adults encourage children to play and engage themselves, they are helping to build the resilience of the next generation and improve their fundamental movement skills. That’s the message from Sport Bay of Plenty’s new play expert Steph Reichardt, who wants to see more Bay of Plenty children experience the freedom to play and more local parents understand their role as enablers of play.
Nurturing the Bay's future sport leaders
When it comes to playing sports as a child, giving multiple sports a go trumps specialising in one code early on. That message, along with character building, supporting sport leadership as well as sports workshops were all part of this year’s WBEET Aspiring Sport Leaders (WASL) programme.
