Active Families - Sport Northland

17/09/2025

Bring your friends, whanau, bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates - anything with wheels really

19/05/2025

Supporting Whānau, Together 💚

Since 2005, Sport Northland’s Active Families Programme has proudly partnered with the Child Health Centre to help tamariki and their whānau lead healthier, more active lives.

Through this collaboration, families receive holistic support around physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and screen time—empowering them to make lasting lifestyle changes. From fun group sessions to one-on-one guidance, it’s all about building confidence and creating healthier futures.

If your whānau could use a little support to get moving more, we’re here to help. 📞 Call us on 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 👇🏽

22/05/2024

Turning pedals, transforming lives 🚲
Thanks to a donated bike, Moera’s journey to a healthier lifestyle is inspiring her whānau to join her on the adventure! 😍
You are awesome Moera! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

20/03/2024

The winter sport season is on the horizon ... did you know that there is an Physical Activity and Sport directory that might help you explore and connect you with local sports clubs, find activities / exercise classes, groups to link with?

Directories are searchable by locality of your district council territorial authority; Far North, Whangārei and Kaipara.
https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/nga-mahi-a-te-rehia-l-get-active/sport-recreation-directory

09/11/2023

Interested in completing your play passport?
I have some passports made up ready to go for you!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Play Passports just in time for Play Week!

The Everywhere Play Passport engages with different parts of taiao prompting you to visit your Awa, Maunga, Ngahere and even your own backyard. The Whangārei Play Passport takes you around different playground spaces throughout Whangārei to explore some of the great facilities that Whangārei has available.

Both Play Passports are filled with prompts and activities for tamariki and whānau to take part collectively within each space.

Ready to download now
https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/nga-mahi-a-te-rehia-l-get-active/takaro-play

09/11/2023

Can you complete this bingo sheet?

We would love to hear about how play or tākaro is celebrated within your spaces!

We have some prizes up for grabs this week thanks to Event Cinemas Whangarei, Timezone NZ, Speedy Signs Whangarei, Escape on Bank Street, Kensington Fitness and also some great vouchers.

To enter all you need to do is comment below or email reception@sportnorth.co.nz a photo, video or story on how you celebrate play or tākaro in your space. 🛝🌳📦🎈

If you are after some ideas of what this may look like check out how our team celebrate play on the bingo card below.

09/11/2023

Get your Whanau involved!

Enter now to win!!

We would love to hear about how play or tākaro is celebrated within your spaces!

To enter:
🎈Comment below with a photo, video or story of what play or tākaro looks like to you
(Alternatively send photos or videos through to Sport Northland Facebook, Instagram or email to reception@sportnorth.co.nz)

If you need inspiration check out the new play passports available to download now
https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/nga-mahi-a-te-rehia-l-get-active/takaro-play

Thanks to Event Cinemas Whangarei, Timezone New Zealand, Escape on Bank Street, Kensington Fitness, Hunting And Fishing Kaitaia and Speedy Signs Whangarei for helping us celebrate PLAY!!

This giveaway closes at 11:59pm 19th November. Each comment is an additional entry.

09/11/2023

Collect your Play passports now!!
Printed copies of the Play passport are now available to collect throughout Northland at the locations below while stock lasts

Whangārei Central Library
5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Procter Library - Kerikeri
6 Cobham Road, Kerikeri 0230

Kaitāia Library
Te Ahu Centre Matthews Avenue and South Road, Kaitaia 0410

Dargaville Public Library
71 Normanby Street, Dargaville 0310

Kaikohe Library - Available soon

Digital downloads are also available here:
https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/nga-mahi-a-te-rehia-l-get-active/takaro-play

09/11/2023

Play is everywhere!
Some great play ideas include:
🌳🛝 explore parks and reserves and nature near you - Toroa ngā papa rēhia, ngā whenua tāpui me te taiao e pātata ana ki a koe.
🔍 Create a scavenger hunt – inside or outside - Whakaritea tētahi whakangangahu hamu – ki roto, ki waho rānei

Tell us what play experiences you've had this week, we'd love to hear them!

09/11/2023

Enter now to win!!

We would love to hear about how play or tākaro is celebrated within your spaces!

To enter:
🎈Comment below with a photo, video or story of what play or tākaro looks like to you
(Alternatively send photos or videos through to Sport Northland Facebook, Instagram or email to reception@sportnorth.co.nz)

If you need inspiration check out the new play passports available to download now
https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/nga-mahi-a-te-rehia-l-get-active/takaro-play

Thanks to Event Cinemas Whangarei, Timezone New Zealand, Escape on Bank Street, Kensington Fitness, Hunting And Fishing Kaitaia and Speedy Signs Whangarei for helping us celebrate PLAY!!

This giveaway closes at 11:59pm 19th November. Each comment is an additional entry.

09/11/2023

Northland's Regional Sports Trust - 'Enriching lives through play, active recreation and sport'