He Oranga Poutama ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 🙌

Ngāti Tamaoho and Auckland Council Events reveal Matariki Festival 2026 line-up This year's theme of Matariki ki te Rangi (Matariki in the Sky) focuses on celestial knowledge, aspiration and renewal. 

📢 Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fast Fund applications are now open!

Great news for community sport and recreation organisations across Auckland - the Fast Fund cap has increased from $10,000 to $12,000. 🎉

If you're connected with CLM Community Sport, He Toa Taua - Harbour Sport, Sport Auckland or Tuia Waitākere, now is the time to explore funding opportunities that help tamariki, rangatahi, and communities get active.

✅ Step 1: Complete the registration form: https://ncv.microsoft.com/BUsQYluval

✅ Step 2: Once registered, you'll receive a unique application link via email.

Don't miss this opportunity to support inclusive, community-led physical activity initiatives.

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Local Board Plans - why make a submission? 🤔

Local Board Plans directly influence how funding is invested in our communities, including facilities, spaces, and programmes for sport and recreation.

Your input helps ensure:
✅ Continued investment in our sector
✅ Recognition of the value of play, sport and active recreation
✅ Strong, healthy communities

👉 Have your say:
https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/local-board-plans-2026

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Awesome mahi from wakaama 👇

Marketing and Comms 📧
Kete Karapu - Club Toolkit

Marketing and communications is the best way to share the message of waka ama and engage with your current and potential club members.

If you are looking for ways to kick start your marketing and comms approach our Kete Karapu has key information on marketing and communications, and how you can incorporate this into your club. You can also use the Aktive Marketing and Communications Toolkit, available for download on our website.

Visit our Kete Karapu on the Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ website for more information.

https://www.wakaama.co.nz/pages/read/1003543

The 2026 National Māori Sport and Recreation Conference takes place in Rotorua on 25-26 May. Hosted by Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ and guided by tikanga Māori, the theme Hawaiki Mokopuna focuses on intergenerational wellbeing and kaupapa Māori pathways that will shape the future.

Read more here https://sportnz.org.nz/about/news-and-media/news-updates/national-maori-sport-and-recreation-conference-2026/

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National Māori Sport and Recreation Conference 2026 | Sport New Zealand - Ihi Aotearoa The Māori Sport and Recreation Conference 2026, a national gathering guided by tikanga Māori brings together iwi, Māori orgs, sector partners and kaimahi Māori