In this issue: - CE Michael Carr's message
Reflecting back - TET Taranaki Masters Games 2025
- REPLAY x Rebel Sport Boot Drive
- Healthy Active Ageing Forum
- Sanitarium TRY Challenges
- Future Champions 2025
- Acknowledging David (Daisy) Lean
- Green Prescription Great Value
Looking ahead - Taranaki Sports Awards 2025 - Nominations Opening Soon
- Taranaki Sports Hall Of Fame - Nominations Open
- Positive Vibes Only Campaign
- Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund -Opening Soon
Resources and links - Staff Spotlight
- Quick Links
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Kia ora koutou, Welcome to the latest edition of Active For Life. I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all who participated in the TET Taranaki Masters Games. With 18 different sporting codes represented, the event catered to a wide range of interests and abilities. It was great to see such enthusiastic community engagement and participation. We also enjoyed the chance to connect at the Healthy Active Ageing Forum & Expo in Hāwera. The event offered valuable health advice, local service connections, and engaging ways to stay active. It was a busy few months in our community with the success of the REPLAY x Rebel Sport NZ Boot initiative and Our Healthy Active Learning team supporting Sanitarium TRY Challenges, which brought physical activity and fun to local schools. These events play a vital role in accessing physical activity among tamariki. We recently welcomed a new group of young athletes into the Future Champions Programme, in partnership with TSSSA. Future Champions offers mentoring, personal development, and a range of workshops to help athletes unlock their potential. We are also happy to support the launch of Positive Vibes Only in Taranaki. Originally developed by Sport Waikato, this initiative promotes a positive, inclusive sporting culture that includes young athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, and supporters. Finally, a reminder that nominations are now open for the Taranaki Sports Hall of Fame, with nominations for the Taranaki Sports Awards opening in early August. We encourage you to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made to sport in our community. Ngā mihi nui, Michael Carr CE Sport Taranaki |
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TET Taranaki Masters Games a SuccessThanks to everyone who contributed to the TET Taranaki Masters Games. With 18 sports featuring, the event offered something for all interests and experience levels. It was inspiring to see such strong engagement and enthusiasm from competitors and supporters alike underpinned by the sponsorship of the Taranaki Electricity Trust. We are grateful to all participants, volunteers, officials, and organisers whose efforts contributed to a memorable and successful event. |
Healthy Active Ageing Forum & Expo in HāweraWe enjoyed the chance to connect at the recent Healthy Active Ageing Forum & Expo held in Hāwera. The event offered a valuable opportunity for attendees to access expert health advice, connect with local support services, and explore fun, engaging ways to stay active and enhance overall wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. It was fantastic to see our community coming together to support healthy, active ageing. |
REPLAY x Rebel Sport NZ Boot Drive |
 | A shout-out to our awesome Taranaki community for getting behind the REPLAY x Rebel Sport NZ Boot Drive. Your generous boot donations are going to make a real difference this season! Thanks to the teams at REPLAY and Rebel Sport for all the mahi behind the scenes. Do you know someone who needs boots for their upcoming season? Get in touch with Jasmin: jasmin.carr@sporttaranaki.org.nz |
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Sport Taranaki Supports Sanitarium TRY Challenges |
Our Healthy Active Learning team supported the Sanitarium TRY Challenge events held at three schools over three days. Normanby School hosted Kakaramea School. Midhirst School hosted Avon School and Waitara Central School hosted Waitara East School, Lepperton School, Huirangi School, Urenui School and St Joseph's Waitara School. It is always amazing to see the tamariki smiling, having fun and smashing their goals and the huge whānau involvement this year was a highlight. |
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Future Champions 2025We are thrilled to welcome another group of talented young athletes to the Future Champions Programme, an initiative designed to support rising stars through mentoring, personal development, and workshops that support them to reach their full potential. This collaborative programme is run by Sport Taranaki in partnership with the Taranaki Secondary School Sports Association. The Future Champions this year are: Paige Scannell (Sacred Heart Girls' College) – Athletics: Track Libby Robinson (Sacred Heart Girls' College) – Hockey Jacquelyn Kowalewski (New Plymouth Girls' High School) – Athletics: Track Edward Howlett (New Plymouth Boys' High School) – Hockey Asher Ryan (Francis Douglas Memorial College) – Cricket Poppy Entwisle (Spotswood College) – Surfing Talen Hickford (Waitara High School) – Surf Life Saving Milly Marshall-Kirkwood (Inglewood High School) Para Discus & Shotput Thank you to New Plymouth Physiotherapy and the Taranaki Foundation's Coach McKean Fund, established by Rachel and Naomi McKean, for their continued support. Your generosity helps make this programme possible. |
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David (Daisy) Lean and Sport Taranaki |
 David (Daisy) Lean helped lay foundations for Sport Taranaki Sport Taranaki acknowledges the passing of David (Daisy) Lean, who among his other community contributions, was a... Read more |
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Green Prescription Great Value |
 | Good health is priceless but a national evaluation of the Green Prescription service, which we offer in Taranaki, showed an impressive return on investment - a $14 benefit for every dollar spent. |
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Looking ahead |
Positive Vibes Only |
The Positive Vibes Only campaign is gaining pace in Taranaki! Originally developed by Sport Waikato, this initiative promotes and supports a positive sporting environment for tamariki, rangatahi, and all those involved in sport – including coaches, officials, administrators, managers, and supporters. The campaign focuses on promoting positivity and encouraging people to shift their language and behavior in a constructive way. It aims to create an environment where everyone can enjoy sport in a supportive and uplifting atmosphere. So awesome to see some of our steering group members – Central Football, Taranaki Hockey, and TSSSA – leading by example and embracing the pink Positive Vibes Only branding. If you see any pink on the sideline or court make sure you grab a pink sticker to remind everyone it's Positive Vibes Only this season! |
Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund Opening Soon!The next round will open Monday 7 July 2025 and closes on Friday 1 August Organisation can apply for up to $10,000 with a maximum of two ‘live’ applications. Get in touch now with one of our Tū Manawa Team for more information. |
Taranaki Sports Awards 2025 – Nominations Opening Soon! These awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible talent, dedication, and achievements of individuals and teams from across our region. This year’s categories include Senior Sportswoman, Senior Sportsman, Senior Sports Team, Junior Sportswoman, Junior Sportsman, Junior Sports Team, Masters, Coach, Game Official, Volunteer, and Club. The awards evening is Friday 21 November at the Devon Hotel in New Plymouth. We encourage everyone to start thinking about the people and groups in your sporting community who deserve to be recognised for when nominations open in early August. Queries: andrew.moffat@sporttaranaki.org.nz |
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Taranaki Sports Hall of Fame – Nominations Now Open
Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on sport in Taranaki?
Nominations are now open for the Taranaki Sports Hall of Fame — a chance to honour those who have significantly contributed to our region’s rich sporting legacy. For the full criteria and submission details, visit our website
Applications close 5pm Friday 15 July Queries: andrew.moffat@sporttaranaki.org.nz |
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 | Rosie Crowley Health Development Advisor We recently welcomed Rosie to Sport Taranaki to cover for Kayla who is taking maternity leave. Rosie has a passion for health promotion and a background in Health Science. Having recently returned from London, Rosie is eager to reconnect with local communities. In her role, she will support kaiako, whānau, and tamariki by promoting hauora and helping to create inclusive kai and wai environments. She is passionate about setting tamariki up for a lifetime of healthy habits and looks forward to making a positive impact. Contact: rosie.crowley@sporttaranaki.org.nz |
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