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"More People, More Active, More Often" The Trusts vision is to promote the 'more people, more active, more often' philosophy.

Sport Tasman is all about improving community well being through active recreation, play and sport across the Top of the South Island. Sport Tasman has 4 satellite offices in: Tasman, Marlborough, Buller and Kaikoura. We also manage facilities like Saxton Stadium, Richmond Town Hall and Motueka Recreation Centre.

30/07/2026

✨ It's almost time to celebrate the people who make sport and active recreation thrive across the Nelson region! ✨

From 1 September, nominations and ticket sales for the 2026 Nelson Sports + Recreation Awards (Friday, 27 November 2026) will be available on the Sport Tasman website.

Now is the perfect time to start thinking about the athletes, teams, coaches, officials, volunteers, clubs, and community champions who have made a positive impact this year. Help us recognise those who inspire, lead, and make a difference in our sporting community.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, partners, and supporters for making these awards possible. We can't wait to celebrate another outstanding year of sport and recreation with you!

09/07/2026

As we celebrate Matariki, we're reminded of the importance of connection, reflection, and coming together as a community.

✨ Matariki herenga mahara – binding of memories of loved ones passed.
🤝 Matariki herenga tāngata – binding of people.
🌏 Matariki herenga waka – bringing together people from all backgrounds.
🍽️ Puanga kai rau – an abundance of food and time to share kai.
❤️ Puanga tangata rau – celebrating the abundance of whānau and friends by spending time with those who matter most.
🏃‍♀️ Puanga tākaro rau – a Sport Tasman twist; embracing the opportunity to play, be active, and enjoy movement together.

Whether it's a walk with whānau, a game in the backyard, trying a new activity, or simply spending time with your community, we hope you find moments of connection, joy, and wellbeing this Matariki.

Manawatia a Matariki me Puanga 🌟

23/06/2026

🌟 Great coaches do more than teach skills — they build confidence, create connections, and help people thrive.

It's fantastic to see the Bunnings Warehouse New Zealand Coaching Legends campaign recognising the incredible volunteer coaches who give their time, energy and passion to sport and recreation across our communities.

Know a coach who inspires you? Nominate them today! Whether they're shaping young players, supporting their team, or going the extra mile for their club, this is a great opportunity to recognise the difference they make and the values they bring to their community.

Simply head to the Bunnings Coaching Legends website and share why your coach deserves to be recognised. Nominations are open now. 👏
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/campaign/coaching-legends

To all the coaches creating welcoming, inclusive and positive environments across our clubs, schools and communities — thank you!

18/06/2026

More than 280 Year 5 and 6 ākonga from across the region came together in Motueka to celebrate movement, culture, connection and fun. Through traditional Māori games (taonga tākaro), students explored important values such as whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, manaakitanga and aroha.

A special shoutout to the amazing Year 7 and 8 Physical Activity Leaders who stepped up to organise and lead the day with confidence and enthusiasm. 👏

A huge thank you to Motueka South School, Lauretta Haskell, participating schools, whānau and everyone who helped make the event possible.

What started as a pilot in 2023 has grown into a much-loved event that continues to bring our communities together through play, leadership and learning.

✨ Matariki reminds us to reflect, connect and look ahead with hope — and the Matariki Games do exactly that.

15/06/2026

💙🩷 It's National Volunteer Week! 🩷💙

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and passion to help sport and recreation thrive across our communities.

From coaches and team managers to committee members, officials, event helpers, drivers, scorers, and everyone in between – sport simply couldn't happen without you.

To say thank you, we'd love to shine a spotlight on some of our local volunteer superstars.

⭐ Nominate a volunteer in the comments below!
⭐ Tell us their name and a little about the amazing work they do.
⭐ Share why they deserve to be recognised during National Volunteer Week.

Let's celebrate the people who make a difference behind the scenes and help keep our communities active.

Motueka Recreation Centre Sport Tasman Buller

25/05/2026

A huge milestone for the Wakefield community 🏀

The new basketball court is officially open — creating another awesome space for tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and the wider community to connect, be active, and have fun together.

This project has been made possible through Sport NZ Flood Recovery Funding and the incredible collaboration of organisations, partners, and community members who all played a part in bringing this space to life.

A massive thank you to:
🙌 Sport New Zealand
🙌 Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere
🙌 Kūmānu
🙌 Downer Group
🙌 Basketball New Zealand
🙌 Chemist Warehouse
🙌 BNZ
🙌 Nelson Basketball Association
🙌 NBS Nelson Giants
🙌 Mitre 10 Mega

Special thanks as well to everyone involved behind the scenes — from planning and project management, to planting, line marking, basketball hoop installations, activations, kai, and community support.

This is what community collaboration looks like 💙💛

20/05/2026

It’s Youth Week 🙌

This week celebrates the contribution young people make to our communities across Aotearoa, and recognises the mana, perspectives, and leadership they bring every day.

This year’s theme is:
“Our voices matter. We deserve to be heard.” 💬

At Sport Tasman, we believe participant voice matters. Whether it’s shaping programmes, creating inclusive opportunities, or building stronger local communities through sport and recreation — young people should be part of the conversation.

19/05/2026

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨

Sport Tasman is looking for a Regional Connector – Marlborough & Kaikōura to join our team 💙

This is a strategic, relationship-focused role for someone who thrives on bringing people together, influencing decisions, and strengthening the systems that support participation in physical activity — helping ensure communities across Marlborough & Kaikōura have access to welcoming, high-quality, and sustainable opportunities to be active.

If you’re community-minded, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference through sport, recreation, and physical activity, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Role is based in Marlborough

👉 Apply now via SEEK: https://nz.seek.com/job/92157490?ref=cm-ui

18/05/2026

📣 Want to make your sport sessions more inclusive?

Sport Tasman and Halberg are offering 3 community Inclusion Trainings across Nelson, Marlborough & Motueka this June 💙

These workshops are designed for teachers, coaches, recreation providers, clubs, and community organisations who want to build confidence in modifying sport and physical activity so everyone can participate and thrive.

✅ Learn ways to modify activities
✅ Gain tools and strategies to support inclusion
✅ Take away ideas you can apply straight away

📍 Nelson – Monday 15 June
📍 Marlborough – Wednesday 17 June
📍 Motueka – Monday 22 June

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Together, we can create more inclusive sport and recreation opportunities across Te Tauihu 🙌

11/05/2026

Awesome to see Positive Vibes Only taking off in the community!🩷

Address

142 Saxton Road East
Nelson
7011

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+6435467910

Website

http://www.sporttasman.org.nz/

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