Green Prescription - Sport Northland

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Green Prescription is a support service with the aim of enriching the lives of Northlanders by helping them to achieve their healthy lifestyle goals. If you would like to get more active or make a healthy lifestyle change, we are here to support you with planning, motivation and making it happen!

If you’re just beginning to build more movement into your life, we know it can already feel like a big step. And with ri...
30/03/2026

If you’re just beginning to build more movement into your life, we know it can already feel like a big step. And with rising fuel prices, even getting to the gym, a group fitness class or gentle activity sessions can feel like an extra challenge.

The good news? There are plenty of simple ways to stay active while keeping travel easy and low‑cost. Many people starting out are already trying small changes that make things feel more manageable:

🌿 Simple Travel Tips That Can Help You Save Fuel
These small habits can make getting to your sessions easier on your budget:

Drive smoothly and take your time — gentle acceleration and steady speeds use less fuel.

Check your tyre pressure — it helps your vehicle run better and more efficiently.

Combine trips — if you’re already going out for shopping or an appointment, you can plan your activity around the same outing.

Ride with others — ask classmates, neighbours, or whānau if they’d like to share the drive.

Look ahead on the road — easing off early rather than braking suddenly can help you save fuel too.

💡 A Few More Ways to Make Getting Active Easier

Keep your car light by removing items or racks you don’t use anymore.

Walk short distances when it feels safe and comfortable — even a few minutes can support your activity goals.

Keep your vehicle well-maintained to help it use less petrol and feel safer on the road.

💚 We love working alongside incredible people in our community — and we’re always grateful when they’re willing to share...
19/03/2026

💚 We love working alongside incredible people in our community — and we’re always grateful when they’re willing to share their journey to inspire others.

Noelene kindly opened up about her own wellbeing journey with us, offering an uplifting reminder that small, consistent steps can lead to big changes.

Her story is a powerful example of how prioritising your health doesn’t have to mean huge leaps — just beginning, keeping at it, and celebrating every win along the way.

✨ Thank you, Noelene, for motivating others to take that first small step toward a healthier, happier life.

(Check out the link to the full story in the comments)

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We are on the lookout for a special person to join our team. If you have a passion for health and wellbeing (including h...
19/02/2026

We are on the lookout for a special person to join our team. If you have a passion for health and wellbeing (including healthy eating, and being physically active), a drive to support individuals / whānau on their hauora journey to make small achievable changes, we want to hear from you!

Check out the link in the comments 👇🏽

💪 Tracy’s Green Prescription Journey 💚Tracy wanted to get active but needed the right support. Through Green Prescriptio...
05/01/2026

💪 Tracy’s Green Prescription Journey 💚

Tracy wanted to get active but needed the right support. Through Green Prescription, she got a trial pass to Kensington Fitness, expert guidance, and monthly check-ins.

She loved it so much she signed up!

Now Tracy enjoys walking, yoga, and strength training 3–4 times a week because, as she says: “It makes me feel good and empowered – mana enhancing.”

Her advice? 👉 “Get out of your own way and start.”

Need support with your activity goals? Call us on 0800 ACTIVE – we’re here to help!

Read the full story below in the comments

🎄 Merry & Mindful Christmas! 🎄This season, keep your bells jingling, your body moving, and your plate colourful!✅ Move M...
18/12/2025

🎄 Merry & Mindful Christmas! 🎄

This season, keep your bells jingling, your body moving, and your plate colourful!

✅ Move More:
• Evening strolls 🌟
• Dance to carols 💃
• Backyard games 🎲

✅ Eat Smart:
• Festive veggie platters 🥦
• Fresh fruit snacks 🍓
• Enjoy treats mindfully 🎂

✅ Balance & Cheer:
• Hydrate 💧
• Rest well 😴
• Sprinkle mini moves ⏱️

Health isn’t about saying “no”—it’s about saying “YES” to joy, balance, and connection.

🎅 Merry Christmas from the Green Prescription Team!

🌱 Looking for a healthier lifestyle but not sure where to start?Many people want to improve their health and wellbeing b...
08/12/2025

🌱 Looking for a healthier lifestyle but not sure where to start?

Many people want to improve their health and wellbeing but feel overwhelmed about where to begin. That’s where we come in, our Green Prescription programme is a practical, supportive way to make sustainable changes.

Natalie (pictured below), our Healthy Lifestyle Support team member, runs regular clinics at Dargaville Medical Centre, offering a welcoming space to chat about your goals. These sessions are all about personalised guidance, not one-size-fits-all advice.

Ready to kick-start your healthy lifestyle?
✅ Learn more about Green Prescription
✅ Get tailored support and resources
✅ Take the first step toward lasting change
📞 Contact us today oon 0800 ACTIVE to find out more!

From Fracture to Fierce!After a slip left Rosemary with a fractured arm and an osteoporosis diagnosis, she decided to ta...
26/11/2025

From Fracture to Fierce!

After a slip left Rosemary with a fractured arm and an osteoporosis diagnosis, she decided to take control of her health. With the support of Green Prescription, she’s now stronger, more confident, and living life to the fullest—gardening, bush walks, and playing with her mokopuna!

In just 12 weeks, Rosemary lost 3kg of fat, gained 2kg of muscle, and boosted her bone mass at age 69. 👋🏼

Her message? “If you’re thinking about taking that first step, do it. Then we can all be winning!”

👉🏽 Want support with your activity goals? Call 0800 ACTIVE and let’s get moving together!

Read the full story below 👇🏽

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This week at Te Hiku, our team came together for an interactive nutrition session — sharing tips, recipes, and practical...
20/11/2025

This week at Te Hiku, our team came together for an interactive nutrition session — sharing tips, recipes, and practical ways to boost hauora every day.

When workplaces learn and grow together, we create stronger, healthier communities. Thanks for having us whānau 🫶🏽

To learn more about Active Workplaces or to chat about wellbeing options and upcoming challenges or events, get in touch (email sharona@sportnorth.co.nz) — we’d love to support your journey.

Alan & Sharyn prove age is no barrier to staying active! 💪After a health scare earlier this year, they’ve embraced fitne...
16/11/2025

Alan & Sharyn prove age is no barrier to staying active! 💪

After a health scare earlier this year, they’ve embraced fitness together — from daily 6km walks and gym sessions to golf and pickleball. Their secret? Keep moving, eat well, and never give up.

“Get out and just do it, especially our older generation,” says Sharyn.

Need support to start your own journey? Call 0800 ACTIVE and ask about Green Prescription. We’re here to help! 🌿

(read the full story in the comments box).

Thanks Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora for your support in Green Prescription 💚

Exciting news for Bream Bay! Sport Northlands Green Prescription and Active Families programmes are now being delivered ...
02/10/2025

Exciting news for Bream Bay!

Sport Northlands Green Prescription and Active Families programmes are now being delivered locally at the Bream Bay Community Support Trust in Ruakākā — making it easier than ever to access support for a healthier lifestyle, right on your doorstep!

💚 Green Prescription (GRx) helps adults improve their wellbeing through physical activity and nutrition

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Active Families supports tamariki and their whānau to build lifelong healthy habits together

By teaming up with the amazing crew at Bream Bay Community Support Trust, a cornerstone of the local community — we’re bringing even more wellbeing support to the area.

Whether you're looking to boost your own health or support your kids in making positive changes, we’re here to help.

📞 Call us on 0800 ACTIVE to learn more or get started!

Big Morning Run – World Mental Health DayHosted by The Movement Collective and supported by our Kensington Fitness & Spo...
01/10/2025

Big Morning Run – World Mental Health Day

Hosted by The Movement Collective and supported by our Kensington Fitness & Sport Northland Events teams.

Join us for a morning of movement and connection as we walk, run, skip, or push a pram around the Loop to support World Mental Health Day.

🗓 Friday 10 October 2025
📍 Meet at Northland Rugby Union, Pohe Island
⏰ Gather at 6:45am | Run starts at 7:00am
👟 EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Let’s move together to raise awareness and support mental wellbeing in our community.

💛 Donate just $4 – less than a flat white – to help the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand reach one more person in need.

👉 Donate easily at Big Morning Run | Fri 10 October 2025

🧺 Koha collectors will also be present on the day.
Move. Connect. Support.

🌿 Healing Through Health: Arlia’s Journey 🌿From heartbreak to hope, a Whangārei mum is showing us how movement can trans...
01/10/2025

🌿 Healing Through Health: Arlia’s Journey 🌿

From heartbreak to hope, a Whangārei mum is showing us how movement can transform more than just your body—it can strengthen your mind and spirit too 💚

Through our Green Prescription programme, Arlia found her spark again—training 5 days a week, building emotional resilience, and rediscovering her confidence. “If I go to the gym, it’s going to be a good day,” she says. And we couldn’t agree more!

✨ New friendships
✨ Mental clarity
✨ Strength for her whānau
✨ A fresh start

Start now. Prioritise YOU.
📞 Call 0800 ACTIVE to learn how Green Prescription can support your journey.

Check out the full story here 👇🏽https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/newsarticle/158337...

A local Whangārei woman is proving that even in the toughest of times, small steps toward self-care can make a world of ...

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