Regional Sector Update 13 March 2023

13 March 2023
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Kia ora koutou,

In opening, Nuku Ora would like to acknowledge the recent passing of Grant Turner. Grant was recognised as a skilful midfielder, a revered player of the game and was a part of the unforgettable All Whites team who made their first World Cup in 1982. He played for the All Whites on 71 occasions between 1980 and 1988. In 2022.  Nuku Ora was delighted to announce Grant as a Gibson Sheat Sport Legend of Wellington 2022 for his commendable performance and commitment to the game of football. 

In this fortnight's Regional Sector Update, we showcase a Healthy Active Learning success story with the Pomare School Community Football Whānau Programme. We also share a reflection article on our recent Student Coach workshop, provide information about upcoming Balance is Better webinars, dissect the latest findings from recent ‘Future of Rangatahi Sport in NZ’ Research, and more!

This update features:

  • Entries Open for 2023 NZ Sport and Recreation Awards
  • Women and Girls RSO Initiatives
  • Sport NZ Women and Girls Action Plan
  • Everyone Out Adventure Game this Sunday!
  • Student Coach Workshop - Learn to Observe as a Coach
  • Balance is Better Webinar Series
  • Pomare School Community Football Whānau Programme
  • Wairarapa Senior Regional Games 2023
  • Upcoming Governance Workshops
  • Many Rangatahi Experience Pressure to Perform Which Leads to a Sense of Overwhelm
  • Gibson Sheat: The New Accredited Employer Work Visa

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