Kia Kaha Ake, Kia Nui Ake, Te Tokomaha Ake
More People, More Active, More Often

 ABOUT US
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We are the Regional Sports Trust for Hawke's Bay.
So what does that mean to you? 

Our role is to provide leadership, support and advocacy to those living in Te Matau-a-Māui, to be more active, more often in play, active recreation, sport and physical activity.

Established in 1989, Sport Hawke’s Bay is a member of a network of regional sports trusts throughout the country and are considered an independent voice in the sector. We work with organisations in the region, delivering programmes to lift the physical activity that will have impact on enhancing the oranga / wellbeing of our communities, with a focus on:

  • Young People - tamariki (ages 5-11) and rangatahi (ages 12-18)
  • Less Active Communities - geographic or social communities where there are barriers to engaging in physical activity​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​The programmes and services facilitated by Sport Hawke’s Bay are available for all communities in the Hawke’s Bay region.

OUR WHY


OUR ASPIRATION

​​​​​​​Kia Kaha Ake, Kia Nui Ake, Te Tokomaha Ake   |   More People, More Active, More Often

OUR PURPOSE

​​​​​​​To enhance the oranga of Hawke’s Bay by making evidence based decisions to influence,
​​​​​​​enable and support our communities to have a lifelong love of physical activity.

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OUR WHAT​​​​​​​

To achieve our aspiration and realise our purpose, we work under three Pou that will guide us as we get more people, more active, more often across Te Matau-a-Māui.

To increase physical activity through our partners and active programmes

We work with partner organisations to increase the number of people participating in play, active recreation and sport throughout Hawke’s Bay.

Find out more about partner organisations below.
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To activate
opportunities
in priority
communities

Working with our partner 
organisations in priority communities to increase participation in play, active recreation and sport. ​​​​​​​Allowing more people equitable access to physical activity.

Find out more about priority communities below​​​​

To build a 
​​​​​​​resilient and
enhanced
sector

Supporting our partner organisations ​​​​​​​to be better positioned for future success. Breaking down barriers to participation, enabling our communities to experience all the benefits of being active.


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​​​​​​​OUR ​​​​​​​HOW

Working
with Partner
Organisations

We work with groups such as the Sports Coalition, the Active Recreation Coalition, and the Funders Forum who we hold detailed plans with. 

We partner with schools, Regional Sports Organisations, Marae, Large Clubs, Active Recreation providers, and Physical Activity providers.

We also work closely with 
organisations such as Sport New Zealand, Health New Zealand, Councils and community funders to deliver on shared outcomes.


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Delivering
Active
Programmes

We have several programmes and initiatives in place to activate the Hawke’s Bay community. 

These include:
- He Oranga Poutama
- Cycling Education
- Active for Life Programme
- Green Prescription Programme

These programmes are delivered in conjunction with our partner organisations.

Find out more about Active Programmes under the 'Active & Wellbeing' tab in the menu
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Working
with Priority
Communities​​​​​​​

Priority communities are communities that experience societal inequity. This may include tangata whaikaha/ people with disabilities, older adults and those living in geographical priority Communities.
​​​​​​​The current confirmed geographical priority communities for Sport Hawke’s Bay are:

Takapau
Tamatea
Maraenui
Hastings West
Westshore
​​​​​​​Wairoa
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OUR
​​​​​​​PHILOSOPHY

How we achieve our aspiration is just as important as the outcome.
Every day, we work in alignment with our values:

Rangatiratanga

We stand up for what we believe in.

Manaakitanga

We build connections by showing aroha, compassion and respect.

Kotahitanga

We value diversity and inclusion.

Wairuatanga

We value the wellbeing of our people and the places where we live, learn, work and are physically active

Whanaungatanga

We build and maintain relationships that are open, respectful and collaborative

These are the guiding principles that shape our work:

Advocacy and
Leadership

Through our leadership and advocacy for the sector, we will take every opportunity to increase physical activity in our community​​​​​​

Enhancing
Oranga

Physical activity contributes significantly to enhancing
Oranga in our region​​​​​​​​​​​
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Partnership and Collaboration

Genuine and respectful partnerships and collaboration
with stakeholders will drive
​​​​​​​greater adoption of activity​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


Our Commitment
to Te Tiriti o
Waitangi
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At Sport Hawke’s Bay we understand our responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will strive to honour Te Tiriti in practice.

We are committed to work with mana whenua and be of service to our Māori community needs and aspirations to achieve Oranga. 

We will continue to build our understanding and cultural competency in all of Te Ao Māori in our pursuit of reaching equity. 

OUR
STRATEGY

The Sport Hawke’s Bay Statement of Strategic Direction 2025-2028 enables us to bring our vision and purpose to life so that everyone can experience the positive benefits of being active, whether that’s through play, active recreation, sport, or physical activity.