Glenfied Activation Day

During the day we had over 600 members of the community come down and see what was on offer. We had demonstration's and have a go sessions hosted by the different providers in Glenfield. We had amazing feedback from everyone involved both the providers and public. 

World of Play

On Saturday, 14 March, the Albany Community Hub welcomed families to a free cultural celebration, World of Play. 

Over three vibrant hours, play providers and performers from diverse cultural backgrounds shared their unique games, artwork, and on-stage talents. One highlight was an energetic Bollywood workshop that had both families and staff up on their feet joining in the fun.

Harcourts Cooper & Co Shore to Shore

WOW!! What a day! We’re still buzzing from the incredible Harcourts Cooper & Co Shore to Shore 2026.

Volunteering alongside Restore Hibiscus and Bays

Deep Creek Reserve

As part of Parks Week, our team had the opportunity to volunteer alongside Restore Hibiscus & Bays at Deep Creek Reserve.

We spent the day getting our hands dirty with some much-needed weeding and gardening to help care for this beautiful local reserve. Unfortunately, parts of the reserve have experienced some neglect over time, and removing invasive weeds is an important first step in helping the area recover and allowing native plants to thrive again.

It was a great way to recognise Parks Week — celebrating the important green spaces in our communities while contributing to their restoration.
A huge thank you to Restore Hibiscus and Bays for the incredible work they do to protect and restore our local environment. We loved being part of a day focused on community, conservation, and giving back. 

Birkenhead College Rugby Academy

Building Resilence and Character

First of it’s kind and as we head into the end of term 1 with our athletes, we couldn’t be prouder of their progress and determination.

Building their resilience and character through physical hard work, effort to hone in their skills, we see the improvements weekly and are excited to watch the group flourish in their respective teams.

Westlake Girls Kilikiti Seniors

Malo Lava Team

On the 10th of March Westlake Girls entered the Secondary School Kilikiti competition held by college sport. 

A day of fun and competing as well as learning about the beautiful Samoan culture. Many of these students had never played before but were willing to give it a go. Proud of all their efforts and the willingness to learn about a new sport. Fa’afetai lava Westlake Girls for giving Kilikiti a chance as it is a game that has been around for generations.

Halberg

Inclusive Coaching - Halberg Train

Coaches, teachers and volunteers can now access Halberg Train content on CoachMate - a free, easy-to-use app designed to support inclusive coaching for young people with physical disabilities.

Through Halberg Train, you’ll find practical tips, activity ideas and short modules to help you build confidence and create more inclusive sporting environments. Whether you’re new to inclusive coaching or looking to build on your knowledge, there’s something for everyone.

Getting started is simple:
- Download the CoachMate app from the App Store or Google Play
- Create a free account
- Search for and join Halberg Train
- Start exploring content anytime, anywhere

By learning more with Halberg Train, you’ll be helping make sport more accessible and enjoyable for all tamariki and rangatahi.

Dr Craig Harrsion

Supporting Young Athletes

Event details:
📍 The PumpHouse Theatre, Killarney Park (off Manurere Avenue), Takapuna

🗓 Tuesday 31st March | Doors open 6.30 pm | Keynote 7 pm

🎟 Limited tickets — $30pp or $25pp in a parent & athlete combo via The Pumphouse Theatre
There’ll also be time for audience Q&A at the end.

If you feel that your parent and coach community would benefit from this talk then please share this information — perhaps in your next newsletter or on social media.