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Latest News & Media Releases
Community-driven solutions taking shape in Kawerau
Thanks to funding from New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT), Sport Bay of Plenty’s Locally Led Advisor role is supporting Kawerau to lead its own pathway toward more accessible, culturally-grounded physical activity opportunities for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
PARS Strategy community workshops
Sport Bay of Plenty is hosting a new series of community workshops with Recreation Sport and Leisure Consultancy (RSL) as part of the development of the Bay of Plenty Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy (PARS Strategy).
Annual Report 2025
In December 2025 we wished our Board Chair Tom Elvin all the best as he concluded his tenure with Sport Bay of Plenty. Read about his final reflections and find out more about Sport Bay of Plenty's work and our impact across the 2024-25 financial year in our Annual Report 2025.
Stronger together: Rotorua golf clubs form Aotearoa NZ's first single-sport collective
Rotorua's 18-hole golf courses have formed a collective meaning they will collaborate, share expertise, programmes and services strategically to further golf in the region and ensure its future sustainability.
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