Paving a new pathway for Māori and Pasifika netball coaches
Hitting the netball courts on a Saturday morning is a tradition shared by many kiwi whānau.
Strengthening the Pacific workforce in the Healthy Families Waitākere team.
Healthy Families Waitākere is reinforcing its commitment to serving the Pacific communities in west Auckland through the strategic appointment of two brilliant individuals.
Mike Tipene appointed as Manager for Healthy Families Waitākere
Sport Waitākere is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Tipene (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa) to the role of Healthy Families Waitākere Manager. No stranger to the Healthy Families movement, Tipene moves from his former role as Rautaki Māori, bringing his distinct mātauranga (knowledge) and experience to the management role. His appointment follows the recent departure […]
Supporting kaiako hauora – teacher wellbeing- in eces (2021)
Insights from the Heart Foundation workshop series. The purpose of this document is to share the storyof how West Auckland found new ways to support the wellbeing of our precious ECE kaiako. Download
Te Whai Kori: Regional Play Framework for Tāmaki Makaurau
This Regional Play Framework was developed by play system leaders and champions’ from across Tāmaki Makaurau to unite organisations who believe in the power of play for our tamariki and rangatahi, their whānau and our communities. Download
HFNZ National Play Impact Report
The Healthy Families NZ National Play Report is out now! See how our different locations are connecting with communities around the country to change attitudes and bring back play. Download
Collaborative learning with Tamarack Institute and Healthy Families
Healthy Families South Auckland (The Cause Collective) and Healthy Families Waitakere had a unique opportunity recently to host a leading changemaker in the field of community change, thanks to Inspiring Communities. Sylvia Cheuy (burgundy top), Consulting Director of Collective Impact at Tamarack Institute in Canada, facilitated a workshop about social innovation, collective impact, and empowering residents to […]
Sport Waitākere launches impact strategy for a connected, healthy and active West Auckland
West Auckland’s Regional Sports Trust, Sport Waitākere, has announced the launch of its ambitious impact strategy, supporting the people of West Auckland to live healthy, connected, and active lives now and towards 2043. It’s launch comes on the back of the appointment of Kerry Allan into the new role of Impact Strategist for Sport Waitākere, […]
Our journey so far
The resonating call of the kaikaranga followed by the unified voices performing Tōia Mai (welcoming haka) were the first sounds embracing community, partners, and whānau to the launch of the Sport Waitākere Impact Strategy and official opening of the new office. Weeks of dedicated practice went into preparing for the opening day pōhiri, but the […]
Sport Waitākere provides a unique learning environment for students on university placement
For many years, students from Unitec, the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology have been joining the Healthy Families and Community Sport and Recreation teams as part of their degree student placements. Students join the whānau for weeks or months, depending on the terms set by the university, where they will deep dive […]
