Te Roopu Manaaki

New Appointment
Sport Northland is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Tamara Heremaia to the role of Northland Secondary School Events Coordinator. Tamara comes most recently from Whangarei Netball where she has been Netball Coach and Leadership Development Coordinator. Through this role she has had contact in schools with teachers and sport coordinators and is looking forward to the new challenges the secondary school events role presents. Tamara begins her role on June 4th.

The Planning of Ruakaka School’s Sports Programme to Impact Club Membership
Ruakaka Primary School is situated 30km south of Whangarei, it has a roll of approximately 148 children and service a farming community.
Being on the fringe Whangarei, coordinating a variety of sports to visit and work with staff and students can be challenging. Linking the school with these opportunities is essential to encourage the continued involvement in sport... more

Top Town in Pouto
Pouto is a primary school 60km out of Dargaville. Given the school’s isolation it was determined to run a Top Town type of day where the students could demonstrate their developing skills through a range of fun activities... more

1200 Run & Walk in Paihia
Sunday 12 May was a picture perfect day for the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Run/Walk in Paihia. Who can you spot in the photos... here

Sport Thought with Brent Eastwood
Sport Northland's Involvement with the Whangarei Aquatic Centre... more

Te Roopu Manaaki

Te Roopu Manaaki

Since the late 90s, Te Roopu Manaaki has provided support and guidance to He Oranga Poutama kaimahi and to seeing the implementation of projects. In a review undertaken by Roopu members, Te Roopu Manaaki also provides support and guidance to all of Sport Northland to promote the kaupapa of increased Maori participation in sport and recreation.

The role of Te Roopu Manaaki is:
- To meet and workshop through He Oranga Poutama strategies
- To provide support and guidance (mentoring) for staff specifically appointed to develop and promote the kaupapa of increased Maori participation in sport and recreation
- To feedback to the respective areas on the opportunities that are being delivered by Sport Northland including He Oranga Poutama
- To ensure that the profile of He Oranga Poutama is promoted

The members of Te Roopu Manaaki include:
- Hohepa Rudolph - Kaumatua
- Pita Paraone – Maori Development and Trustee of Sport Northland
- Pauline Allan-Downs – Northland District Health Board
- Walter Wells – Regional Director, Te Puni Kokiri
- Te Warihi Heteraka – Kaumatua, Te Puni Kokiri