Diversity and Inclusion

For Tāmaki Makaurau to be the world’s most active city, we need to make sure everyone feels accepted, respected and included in sport and physical activity. Here's how we help work towards this.

Women’s Leadership Development Programme

Aktive’s Women’s Leadership Development Programme brings together diverse women leaders and provides an opportunity and environment for learning that support women to further develop their confidence and leadership skills, enhancing their impact in the sector. 

 

There are two key objectives for the programme that support further development:  

 

  1. Leadership competencies – supporting women to further develop their leadership competencies or behaviours, consolidate their own leadership style, empower them to be who they want to be and navigate the challenges that are part of leadership  
     
  2. Confidence – encouraging women to identify their strengths, pursue goals, take opportunities, and progress their career path. They will be confident to champion themselves and others going forward. 

 

Specifically, the Women’s Leadership Development Programme supports women to develop career strategies, accelerate their learning through the provision of a leadership mentor, and participate in regular networking.  

Women's Leadership Development Programme Cohort 4

Women's Leadership Development Programme Cohort 4

Aktive’s Women’s Leadership Development Programme provides a unique opportunity and environment for learning that supports participants to further develop their confidence and leadership competencies, strengthening their impact in the sector and when appropriate, enabling them to take the next leadership step in their career.  

 

Over four years, more than 60 women have graduated from Aktive’s Women’s Leadership Development Programme (WLDP). Aktive is now taking time to review the Programme in line with its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan to inform future leadership opportunities, ensuring maximum possible impact and benefit for the sport and physical activity sector.

 

For more information or to register your interest please email enquiries@aktive.org.nz

 

Skillet Access Maps

Aktive and Skillet Access Maps are proud to have come together to provide even greater information around inclusive sport and recreation opportunities and accessible facilities for the disabled community.  

This platform provides a digitally accessible, centralised network of inclusive sport and recreation programmes and accessible facilities and environments for the disabled community.  

Find out more information about Aktive's Skillet Access Map 
Open full-screen Access Map
Install Aktive’s Map App

 

Accessibility

Accessibility means making content understandable for everyone. This can include providing video captions, ensuring optimal colour contrast, and using clear and concise language. It's about creating a better user experience that benefits everyone - that's why Aktive collaborated with Sport New Zealand and Sport Canterbury and consulted with Access Advisors to develop a suite of resources to support the sport and recreation sector with providing accessible information and events. 

Learn more by visiting the Inclusivity Hub on Sport New Zealand's website. 

Aktive is also proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace.