Maori

As part of their commitment to the Waitakere community Sport Waitakere is very passionate about providing and supporting the He Oranga Poutama programme.

This SPARC initiative was developed to encourage, enhance and increase enthusiasm for Maori to become more active through healthier lifestyles, physical recreation and sport. He Oranga Poutama is part of a growing awareness about caring for our own health and improving our wellbeing.

Since 1998 He Oranga Poutama has established a national network of kaiwhakahaere throughout the country. The primary role of kaiwhakahaere is to assist and facilitate physical activity initiatives out in the regions. The kaiwhakahaere network includes key stakeholders such as Regional Sports Trusts and Iwi Organisations.

More Maori, More Active, More Often reflects the extensive and diverse programmes that we support from Kohanga Reo to Kaumatua both in Maori and mainstream environments


Contact: Rocky Tahuri, Kaiwhakahaere (Maori coordinator)
DDI: 09 966 3101; mobile: 027 282 7028; email: rocky.tahuri@sportwaitakere.co.nz