Annual Report 2018
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MESSAGE<br />
from Aktive<br />
Together with Sport New Zealand, Auckland Council and other key regional partners,<br />
Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation (Aktive) and Sport Auckland are working<br />
collaboratively to achieve the vision of Auckland being the world’s most active city. The<br />
foundation of this is the locally-led strategy: The Auckland Approach to Community<br />
Sport.<br />
Continued and concentrated efforts on this strategy will make a significant positive<br />
impact on physical activity levels in Auckland communities.<br />
Sport Auckland’s team has played a vital role in growing and delivering The Auckland<br />
Approach to Community Sport in 2017/18 through advancing local solutions to address<br />
local needs in targeted Communities of Activity and engaging with these communities<br />
to build strong platforms to sustain this valuable work.<br />
There are a number of achievements of note this year including: growth in Young<br />
People events in Communities of Activity; success in capability work with clubs, schools<br />
and community organisations; and the addition of three primary schools across<br />
key programmes. The team is also fostering strong stakeholder relationships with<br />
organisations including our District Health Boards, Auckland Council, Local Boards,<br />
schools and educational institutions.<br />
With the introduction of Howick into Sport Auckland’s remit, initial engagement with<br />
the Howick Local Board has been positive and ActivAsian is making an immediate<br />
impact in the area, as well as in central Auckland. We look forward to this going from<br />
strength to strength.<br />
In addition, Sport Auckland assisted with the co-creation of a new Relationship Charter<br />
and worked closely with Aktive’s Coaching and Talent Development team to further<br />
boost work in this area. Efforts have also contributed to growth in participation and<br />
membership for school clusters with quality opportunities and experiences.<br />
“Examples of good connections are hand in hand<br />
through relationships with Sport Auckland. Sport is<br />
the confidence builder, creating a sense of belonging<br />
for those experiencing life in New Zealand for the first<br />
time (high immigration levels).”<br />
School Principal<br />
These and other local initiatives were supplemented by Aktive’s regional programmes<br />
including HERA – Everyday Goddess and Good Sports, all of which delivered services<br />
with Sport Auckland to communities and focused on getting more young people active.<br />
Strong collaborative stakeholder relationships are supporting the focused delivery of<br />
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport in targeted Communities of Activity. We<br />
value the commitment and contribution of Sport Auckland’s Chair Andrew Williams,<br />
CEO Mike Elliott, and the entire board and team of Sport Auckland. Congratulations on<br />
another significant year of achievement; we look forward to building on this work with<br />
Sport Auckland towards a more active Auckland, community by community.<br />
Sarah Sandley, CEO, Aktive Auckland Sport and Recreation<br />
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