Annual Report 2018

MESSAGE
from Aktive
Together with Sport New Zealand, Auckland Council and other key regional partners,
Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation (Aktive) and Sport Auckland are working
collaboratively to achieve the vision of Auckland being the world’s most active city. The
foundation of this is the locally-led strategy: The Auckland Approach to Community
Sport.
Continued and concentrated efforts on this strategy will make a significant positive
impact on physical activity levels in Auckland communities.
Sport Auckland’s team has played a vital role in growing and delivering The Auckland
Approach to Community Sport in 2017/18 through advancing local solutions to address
local needs in targeted Communities of Activity and engaging with these communities
to build strong platforms to sustain this valuable work.
There are a number of achievements of note this year including: growth in Young
People events in Communities of Activity; success in capability work with clubs, schools
and community organisations; and the addition of three primary schools across
key programmes. The team is also fostering strong stakeholder relationships with
organisations including our District Health Boards, Auckland Council, Local Boards,
schools and educational institutions.
With the introduction of Howick into Sport Auckland’s remit, initial engagement with
the Howick Local Board has been positive and ActivAsian is making an immediate
impact in the area, as well as in central Auckland. We look forward to this going from
strength to strength.
In addition, Sport Auckland assisted with the co-creation of a new Relationship Charter
and worked closely with Aktive’s Coaching and Talent Development team to further
boost work in this area. Efforts have also contributed to growth in participation and
membership for school clusters with quality opportunities and experiences.
“Examples of good connections are hand in hand
through relationships with Sport Auckland. Sport is
the confidence builder, creating a sense of belonging
for those experiencing life in New Zealand for the first
time (high immigration levels).”
School Principal
These and other local initiatives were supplemented by Aktive’s regional programmes
including HERA – Everyday Goddess and Good Sports, all of which delivered services
with Sport Auckland to communities and focused on getting more young people active.
Strong collaborative stakeholder relationships are supporting the focused delivery of
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport in targeted Communities of Activity. We
value the commitment and contribution of Sport Auckland’s Chair Andrew Williams,
CEO Mike Elliott, and the entire board and team of Sport Auckland. Congratulations on
another significant year of achievement; we look forward to building on this work with
Sport Auckland towards a more active Auckland, community by community.
Sarah Sandley, CEO, Aktive Auckland Sport and Recreation
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