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Tauranga welcomes top international wingfoil athletes
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Top ranked athletes from 15 nations compete against New Zealand qualifiers in the Tip Top GWA 2023 Wingfoil World Cup, at Mount Maunganui starting 4 March. The 10-day Global Wingfoiling Association (GWA) event, which kicks off later this week, is part of a series of world cup competitions held around the globe each year. This will be the first time a Pacific nation has hosted it.
Sport BOP staff hit the road for the Aotearoa Bike Challenge and Bike Month
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Despite the troublesome weather February has seen people up and down the motu getting out on two wheels as part of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2023. Whether a seasoned cyclist or a lapsed rider, the Bay of Plenty has been no different – including the Sport Bay of Plenty team.
Valentine's Day activities for under fives
Monday, February 13, 2023
Three ways to keep toddlers and preschoolers moving during a rainy Valentine's Day. Learn the benefits for our children and mokopuna, along with what you'll need and instructions.
Bike Month is coming in February 2022
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Healthy Active Learning initiative expands to 80 schools
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Craig Kirkwood named Supreme Winner at 2022 Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards
Monday, November 28, 2022
Athletics and triathlon coach Craig Kirkwood has been named the Supreme Winner of the 2022 Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards at a ceremony in Rotorua on Friday night.
Come out and play - Tauranga activities for Play Week
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Play Week Aotearoa 2022 is a celebration of play and its value to tamariki, whānau and communities across Aotearoa. During November 7 - 13 we’re encouraging you to come out and play. It’s the easiest way for tamariki and whānau to stay active.
Coaches we want to hear from you
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Sport Bay of Plenty creates Voice of Coach survey to collect the perspectives and thoughts of Bay of Plenty coaches of all ages, abilities and stages. The purpose of the survey is to further coach development throughout the region.
Finalists revealed for 2022 Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
More than 50 finalists have been announced for the 2022 Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards, including rising junior stars, Commonwealth Games athletes and community sport and recreation organisations.
Get to know the candidates - Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We asked the Western Bay of Plenty District Council candidates what are your aspirations for sport, active recreation and play in your area? Read their answers.
Get to know the candidates - Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We asked the Bay of Plenty Regional Council candidates what are your aspirations for sport, active recreation and play in your area? Read their answers.
Get to know the candidates - Ōpōtiki District Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We asked the Ōpōtiki District Council candidates what are your aspirations for sport, active recreation and play in your area? Read their answers.
Get to know the candidates - Kawerau District Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We asked the Kawerau District Council candidates what are your aspirations for sport, active recreation and play in your area? Read their answers.
Get to know the candidates - Whakatāne District Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We asked the Whakatāne District Council candidates what are your aspirations for sport, active recreation and play in your area? Read their answers.
Get to know the candidates - Rotorua Lakes Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We asked the Rotorua Lakes Council candidates what are your aspirations for sport, active recreation and play in your area? Read their answers.
Rotorua Girls' High School says "Let's Go Girls!"
Monday, September 12, 2022
A new initiative has had almost 600 of the school’s 680 students taking part in activities, which include boot camp, free play boxes and outside volleyball courts.
Connecting and upskilling through Mana Taiohi
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Rotorua Kiwi Walk and Run is looking for volunteers
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The Rotorua Kiwi Walk and Run event will take place on Saturday the 1st of October and need some volunteers to help out. The volunteers would be required from around 9am-2/3pm.
Sports Buzz - a new weekly podcast
Thursday, August 25, 2022
A new weekly sports podcast is launching on September 5. A joint venture between the team at Sun Media (SunLive) and producers Ross Crowley and Dawn Kiddie (as Bright Co.), the production crew is keen to hear from any clubs who would like to contribute content on the below topics for each episode.
Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa partners with new Māori Sport Authority
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa has announced a partnership with Te Huinga Tākaro o Aotearoa (Te Huinga Tākaro), a new National Māori Sport Authority, which will see Te Huinga Tākaro receive $1,225 million in investment over two years.
