Green Prescription - Sport Northland

28/06/2025

Local markets are more than just a place to shop—they’re a celebration of healthy living. Visiting a market naturally encourages three key behaviours that contribute to wellness:

🌱Nourishment through access to fresh, whole foods
🌱Movement as people walk through the stalls, exploring and shopping
🌱Connection with others in the community, sharing stories, recipes, and smiles

Share in the comments below to let us know about a market in your community 👇🏼

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27/06/2025

At 78, Lin was living with constant knee pain, struggling with stairs, and barely sleeping 3 hours a night. After trying everything, she was referred to us (Sport Northland) through our Green Prescription Programme—and that’s when everything changed.

With support from Natalie (some of you may know her) and a personalised gym plan from Kruze at Kensington Fitness, Lin started small with Sit Fit and soon found herself confidently working out in the gym.

✨ Just 5 weeks later:
✅ Pain-free on stairs
✅ Sleeping 7–8 hours a night
✅ Feeling energised and clear-headed
✅ Loving her 3x weekly gym visits!

“I never imagined myself in a gym, but now I absolutely love it,” Lin says. “Without Green Prescription, I never would’ve walked through that door.”

At Sport Northland, we’re here to enrich lives by inspiring and enabling more movement—and Lin’s story is a beautiful reminder of what’s possible at any age.

📞 Want support with your activity goals? Call us on 0800 ACTIVE

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Kensington Fitness

26/06/2025

💚 Empowering Journeys, Together 💚

Sport Northland’s Green Prescription Programme is proud to partner with the Bariatric Programme at Whangarei Hospital – creating a supportive, holistic pathway for those on their weight-loss surgery journey.

This collaboration is about more than just surgery. It’s about building confidence, healthy habits, and long-term lifestyle change through personalised support in physical activity and nutrition.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

03/06/2025

Way to go Helen, what an inspiration!

At 66, Helen never imagined she would feel at home in a gym. An injury in her teenage years left one of her arms completely paralysed, and for decades, she believed that gym environments simply weren’t for her. But today, Helen walks daily, takes part in Parkrun on Saturdays, and trains at the gym three times a week.

Story link in the comments 👇🏽

20/05/2025

💚 Dorothy’s Journey: A Story of Strength, Stubbornness, and Starting Again 💚

At 73, Dorothy is proving it’s never too late to take the first step. After a life-changing stroke, two years in a rest home, and a long road to recovery, she’s now living independently again—and moving more every day.

With support from her whānau, health professionals, and the Green Prescription programme, Dorothy has found joy in small wins—like hanging out the washing or going for a swim. Her message? “Start small. Celebrate the little improvements. Every tiny gain is a victory.”

Her story is a powerful reminder that movement is for everyone—at any age, and at any stage.

If you’d like support with your activity goals, we’re here to help.
📞 Call 0800 ACTIVE to learn more.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

15/05/2025

We're on a mission to help people understand food, empowering them to create lifelong healthy eating habits. Food is more than just sustenance—it’s a journey and an integral part of our whānau culture. By taking the time to learn about the foods we eat, we can make informed choices that support our health and wellbeing.

Linda Sossenheimer, our in-house nutritionist has 25+ years experience working in the field of health and nutrition and shares her knowledge below 👇🏽

09/05/2025

Embracing Fitness at 83 with Green Prescription ❤️

At 83 years young, Christine has faced her fair share of health issues, but that hasn’t stopped her. She loved walking and had always walked the loop three times a week with her dogs until she started having back pain and balance issues and wasn’t able to walk far. Recognising the need for a proactive approach, her doctor referred her to the Green Prescription programme here at Sport Northland.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful story Christine and thank you Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora for supporting this important kaupapa.

04/05/2025

We love to help, so be sure to let your Healthy Lifestyle Support person know if you would be keen on attending our nutrition workshops 👇🏼

In an exciting new initiative, the Green Prescription programme at Sport Northland recently hosted a nutrition...

30/04/2025

This story just reminds me so much of the amazing work that our support team do here at Sport Northland in supporting people on their physical activity journey - appreciate you all team ❤️ anna

Vanessa, recently embarked on a life-changing journey. After suffering a debilitating back injury while moving house, she faced significant challenges, including weight gain and reduced mobility. Naturally slim before her injury, the weight gain was a major concern for her. However, her story is one of resilience and hope.

Check it out 👇🏽

14/04/2025

Remember Grant and Eileen Powell (below)? They got the kickstart to health and wellness that they needed with Green Prescription over a year ago.

Check out their amazing progress 👇🏼

Way to go team, we are so proud of you both 🙌🏼

07/04/2025

A Small Change, Big Results ... How One Busy Mum Found Time for Herself ❤️

Balancing family life and personal wellbeing can often feel like a juggling act, and for one busy mum, it seemed like exercise just couldn’t fit into her day. Every time she thought about going for a walk, the unfolded washing or another household task would claim her attention, leaving her at the bottom of her own priority list.

Read more 👇🏽

04/03/2025

Hey Green Prescription Friends! Check out Group Fitness Blitz week at Kensington Fitness. Come try out a class.

GROUP FITNESS BLITZ WEEK! 🎉 10-16 MARCH

Join us at KF to celebrate our exciting new class releases! Whether you're a regular or trying group fitness for the first time, this is your chance—all classes are FREE for the entire week! Not a member? No problem! Come experience the magic of group fitness on us.

✨ Plus, every class you attend gives you a chance to WIN a 3-month membership! The more classes you smash, the more entries you get.

Got questions? Shoot us a DM, and we’ll send you all the details.

See you there? Let’s do this! 💪