In this issue: - CEO Michael Carr's message
Looking ahead - 2024 Taranaki Sports Awards Nominations Open Now
- Wellbeing Conference
- Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Opens Again January 2025
- 2025 TET Taranaki Masters Games
Reflecting back - Latitude 39: Case Study
- Potential of Play: Case Study
- Taranaki in Paris at the Olympics & Paralympics
- 2024 Taranaki Sports Awards Launch
- Healthy Active Learning Workshops
Resources and links - Staff spotlight
- Quick links to resources
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Kia ora koutou, I’m happy to share the latest Sport Taranaki news from across the region. Remember that now is the time to nominate for the 2024 Taranaki Sports Awards. This is your chance to celebrate the incredible achievements across our region. Whether it’s athletes, teams, coaches, or volunteers, these awards are a great way to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that drives Taranaki sport forward. Nominations close on 4 October, so don’t miss the opportunity to nominate. We are excited to confirm the TET Taranaki Masters Games will return in 2025. Planning is starting now so stay tuned for more details in the in the coming months. Our team will also be at the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Wellbeing Conference on September 27. Hopefully we will see plenty of you there. Ngā mihi nui Michael Carr CEO Sport Taranaki |
Looking ahead |
Taranaki Sports Awards 2024 |
The celebration of our sporting and active communities will featured 13 categories spanning individuals volunteers, clubs, teams and coaches. Winners will be announced at our Awards dinner on Friday 22 November at The Devon Hotel, taking into account the achievement period of 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2024. The 2024 Taranaki Sports Awards categories are: - Silks Audit Chartered Accountants Ltd: Overall Sportsperson
- The Floatation Sanctuary: Senior Sportswoman
- Business Distributors Limited (BDL): Senior Sportsman
- New Plymouth Physiotherapy: Senior Sports Team
- QP Sport Protection: Junior Sportswoman
- Taranaki Secondary School Sports Association: Junior Sportsman
- TimberCo: Junior Sports Team
- OurCloud: Masters
- WR Phillips: Coach
- Marsh: Game Official
- Clelands Construction: Volunteer
- Taranaki Associated Cleaners Ltd: Club
Sport Taranaki: Impact Award
If you have any questions please email awards@sporttaranaki.org.nz Nominations close Friday 4 October at 5pm. |
 Public urged to nominate for 2024 Taranaki Sports Awards Will Johnston - Sports News Taranaki Members of the public have about a month before nominations close for the... Read more |
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 | Awards dinnerFriday 22 November The Devon Hotel New Plymouth $80 per person (incl. three course meal). Tickets on sale from late September. Guest Speaker: Irene van Dyk Silver Ferns legend, genuine good sort, and Balance is Better champion Irene van Dyk is looking forward to sharing yarns about her sporting journey and the impact sport can have across the community. |
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Coming up- Keep an eye out for the Sport Taranaki stand at the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Wellbeing Conference on 27 September.
- The Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa fund next opens in January 2025.
- We are delighted to confirm the TET Taranaki Masters Games will be staged again in 2025. Stay tuned for further details soon as we confirm the dates and sports involved.
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 | Latitude 39 Training Facility are leading the way with facility programming and activation for people with impairments. Recognising that their space sits within a community but does not engage all who live within it, they challenged themselves to innovate and adapt to ensure Latitude 39 was a space for everyone. Offering an inclusive environment with the Adaptive and MS/Stroke classes highlighted, Latitude 39 also offer express, parents, Green Prescription, Teen Sport Development and age and stage appropriate classes for tamariki. Read more by clicking on the case study below. |
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 | Why is Play so important? Research shows Play has many benefits for the community, especially children. It is a crucial part of their development and can have a significant impact on improving health and wellbeing. Read more by clicking on the case study below. |
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Healthy Active Learning workshopsOur Healthy Active Learning team hosted two workshops focused on the outdoors and sustainable change within schools.
The first, led by Sophie Hoskins from Education Outdoors New Zealand, challenged thinking and practice surrounding school camps and outdoor experiences. The goal was for participants to come away with the confidence and knowledge to ‘re-vision’ a camp or experience in their schools. ⛺️
Our second workshop was all about empowering leads to make sustainable change in their schools. The day was framed by Te Whare Tapa Whā, providing opportunities for leads to connect, nourish their tinana, mind, and learning. 🌿 |
2024 Taranaki Sports Awards sponsor's launch We were delighted to connect with many sponsors and supporters at the launch which featured a panel reflecting on the region’s sporting and recreational future. The panel included youth leader Ebony Kalin, Taranaki Golf participation officer Lucinda Searle and Taranaki Facilities Collective independent chair Andrew Turner. Read their call for change below. |
 The Future of Sport and Recreation in Taranaki Andrew Moffat More changes are needed at many levels for sport and recreation to thrive say leaders from across... Read more |
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Taranaki in Paris:Olympics and Paralympics |
We enjoyed following the New Zealand team at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Did you know there were several athletes from Taranaki competing at this years Games? Here are some of the outstanding Taranaki athletes who represented New Zealand. |
 | Matthew Britz made his Paralympic debut at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games originally from Taranaki Matt become the first kiwi para table tennis player to represent New Zealand in 48 years! |
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 | Samantha BurghamDigital Communications Advisor Sam is part of marketing and communications team working mainly on our digital platforms including our website, social media, graphic design, and print media. As well as this she also works on promotion of our key events including the Taranaki Sports Awards and Taranaki Masters Games. She enjoys the creative aspect the role brings to promote Sport Taranaki's vision of “Active For Life” Outside of work Sam enjoys CrossFit and spending time with her golden retriever Charlie. Email: samantha.burgham@sporttaranki.org.nz |
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Taranaki Facilities ConsortiumFacing a facility challenge or planning a project? The Taranaki Facilities Consortium are here to help! As the regional mechanism to review facility challenges and projects, the TFC are available to support clubs, groups and organisations facing facility challenges and planning facility projects. Projects working with the TFC will benefit from free practical and strategic advice and will be ‘on the radar’ of potential funders. The TFC want to hear from projects early in their planning phases; so if that’s you, reach out today! For more information head to www.tfc.net.nz or connect directly via admin@tfc.net.nz |
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