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Protect play, protect childhood. That’s the message behind this year’s International Day of Play – a reminder that play ...
10/06/2026

Protect play, protect childhood.

That’s the message behind this year’s International Day of Play – a reminder that play helps tamariki learn, connect and grow.

In East Gore, tamariki helped create better play spaces in their neighbourhood, working with their school, whānau and community to bring their ideas to life.

📺️ Watch their story: https://buff.ly/hYFkGj0

👉 See what’s possible when communities make space for play. Check out our play tips and resources: https://buff.ly/zUaW5Ts



East Gore School
NPS East Gore
Active Southland
Gore District Council

10/06/2026

✨ We’re still buzzing from the 2026 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards.

🏆 The evening celebrated outstanding individuals and organisations making a difference through sport and recreation across Aotearoa, and recognised our Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, whose decades of service have left a lasting legacy in their communities.

👏 Congratulations to all our finalists and winners. Your passion, leadership and commitment continue to inspire and create positive change for future generations.

🎉 Ka mau kē tō wehi! – You’re amazing! Congratulations to Andrea Nelson MNZM, outgoing Chief Executive of Gymnastics New...
08/06/2026

🎉 Ka mau kē tō wehi! – You’re amazing! Congratulations to Andrea Nelson MNZM, outgoing Chief Executive of Gymnastics New Zealand, recipient of the C.K. Doig Leadership Award.

Leading complex change with clarity and courage – Andrea has rebuilt trust and brought people with her every step of the way.

🎉 Congratulations to Yachting New Zealand, winners of the Environmental Sustainability Award.Through RŪNĀ, Yachting New ...
08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Yachting New Zealand, winners of the Environmental Sustainability Award.

Through RŪNĀ, Yachting New Zealand is connecting young people to their moana – building environmental awareness, strong communities and a growing movement of kaitiaki across Aotearoa.

Toitū te marae a Tangaroa. – The domain of the ocean remains intact.

🎉 Whakanuia! The Jim Maniapoto Memorial Taonga goes to Māori Touch NZ. Through kaupapa grounded in tikanga, te reo Māori...
08/06/2026

🎉 Whakanuia! The Jim Maniapoto Memorial Taonga goes to Māori Touch NZ.

Through kaupapa grounded in tikanga, te reo Māori and whakapapa, Māori Touch NZ is reconnecting generations – uniting over 100 teams from 30 rohe and creating powerful spaces for tamariki and rangatahi to be confident and proud in who they are.

An enduring legacy of aroha, identity and belonging through play and sport. Ka mutu pea! – Well done!

🎉 Congratulations to Lesley Milne CNZM, recipient of the Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar Lifetime Achievement Award.From br...
08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Lesley Milne CNZM, recipient of the Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar Lifetime Achievement Award.

From breaking barriers as one of New Zealand’s first women’s rowing representatives to championing equity in the sport – Lesley’s legacy has helped shape the opportunities enjoyed by rowers today. Mīharo! – Amazing!

🎉 Congratulations to Burton Shipley ONZM, recipient of the Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar Lifetime Achievement Award.From ...
08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Burton Shipley ONZM, recipient of the Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar Lifetime Achievement Award.

From grassroots basketball in Christchurch to shaping the global game – Burton’s leadership has lifted Aotearoa’s presence on the world stage and opened doors for future generations. Tau kē! – Awesome!

🎉 E mihi ana – Big thanks to Belinda Randall, Gymnastics New Zealand – a joint recipient of the Susie Simcock Future Lea...
08/06/2026

🎉 E mihi ana – Big thanks to Belinda Randall, Gymnastics New Zealand – a joint recipient of the Susie Simcock Future Leader’s Scholarship for 2026.

Turning national strategy into practical change – Belinda is re‑engaging participation, strengthening clubs and creating safer, more supportive experiences for tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa.

🎉 E mihi ana – big thanks to Toby Doyle, New Zealand Cricket, a joint recipient of the Susie Simcock Future Leader’s Sch...
08/06/2026

🎉 E mihi ana – big thanks to Toby Doyle, New Zealand Cricket, a joint recipient of the Susie Simcock Future Leader’s Scholarship for 2026.

Leading the development of 3,000+ coaches nationwide – Toby is strengthening capability, connection and long-term impact across cricket and the wider sport sector.

🎉 Kei runga noa atu koutou, Basketball New Zealand + BNZ – winners of the Commercial Partnership Award. Through BNZ Kiwi...
08/06/2026

🎉 Kei runga noa atu koutou, Basketball New Zealand + BNZ – winners of the Commercial Partnership Award.

Through BNZ Kiwi Hoops, this partnership is growing the game – reaching more than 90,000 tamariki and rangatahi, training over 170 coaches, and delivering 18,000 balls and resources into communities nationwide. A powerful example of impact at scale.

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