Our vision for co-creating a world-class sport system in Auckland
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport is a targeted, scalable community sport system.
It’s about working together with a targeted approach and developing a community’s, iwi’s, sector’s and leader’s ability to engage people and increase participation in sport and recreation.
It also includes initiatives that meet Tāmaki Makaurau’s growing, diverse population and changing needs.
Who is involved?
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport brings together a coalition of providers with distinct roles.
Aktive sets the regional strategy for sport and recreation for Auckland; and Regional Sports Trusts/Partners CLM Community Sport, Harbour Sport, Sport Auckland and Sport Waitākere focus on building capabilities in their respective communities.
Sport New Zealand, Auckland Council and College Sport are also key stakeholders. Other groups involved include schools, sports clubs, regional and national sports organisations, charities, facilities, churches, and commercial providers.
These groups work together and with communities to provide appropriate local solutions that aim to mobilise large numbers of people.
What is the focus?
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport includes key areas of focus: Leadership and Advocacy; Korikori – schools; Coach Development, including Good Sports; Sector Development; Women and Girls; Communities of Activity; and Spaces and Places.
Who are we focusing on?
Target groups include tamariki and rangatahi; low participation communities; girls 10 to 18 years; Indian; Māori; Chinese and Samoan ethnicities.
Who does what where?
As a group, we work across a growing, increasingly diverse Tāmaki Makaurau.
Aktive is responsible for setting the regional strategy, sport systems and programmes, advocacy, investment and shared services.
The Regional Sports Trusts/Partners focus on building capabilities in their respective communities:
- CLM Community Sport is responsible for Counties Manukau (excluding Howick – Pakuranga);
- Harbour Sport is responsible for North Harbour;
- Sport Auckland covers central Auckland and the Howick community;
- Sport Waitākere operates in West Auckland.
In 2019/20, the following geographic local communities across Auckland, aligned to target priority groups, have been identified:
Within these areas, we also recognise identified ‘Communities of Activity.’ These have been identified due to their strong alignment to the target groups and are areas where we focus significant efforts to help shape delivery and connect initiatives, programmes and facilities with potential participants through a locally-led approach.
Where are we heading?
This is an exciting and dynamic approach to sport and recreation in the diverse, rapidly growing city of Tāmaki Makaurau. The goal is to make Auckland the most active city in the world, helping Aucklanders to be healthier, happier and more connected to others.
For more information, here are the key contacts in each partner organisation working across The Auckland Approach to Community Sport – if there is a local need then please refer to the Regional Sports Trust/Partner; and for regional/strategic requirements please contact Aktive:
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Debbie Curgenven General Manager Community Sport
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debbie.curgenven@aktive.org.nz | 021 243 0082 |
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Bernie Tovio General Manager
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bernie@clmnz.co.nz | 021 275 2077 |
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Richard Casutt Sport Capability & Business Development Manager
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richardc@harboursport.co.nz | 0274 799 565 |
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Scott Tibbutt General Manager
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scott@sportauckland.co.nz | 09 623 7957 |
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David George Community Sport Manager
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david.george@sportwaitakere.nz | 021 688 354 |
