Aktive Annual Report 2013-2014

Aktive Annual Report 2013/2014 9
We are establishing a new way of working with local RSTs that
sees Aktive responsible for regional strategy, programmes,
funding, stakeholder management and shared services. This
approach allows Auckland RSTs to focus on optimal delivery to
their communities, and is reaping early rewards for the region:
• Increased partner investment in the Greater Auckland
Coaching Unit to develop a new “sideline behaviour”
project, and to increase the capability of selected coaches
through intensive education and mentoring (Performance
Coach Advance)
• Increased investment by major regional funders such as
the New Zealand Community Trust
• New investment in a Pathway to Podium programme,
serving 120 athletes from 13 targeted sports
• New investment in Us Girls, a project targeting 15,000
inactive teenage girls
• Shared services set up to deliver back office efficiencies
for local RSTs and other organisations in the sector
• New regional KiwiSport and tertiary advisory groups
established to bring a sector-wide view in to the heart of
our business
• Coaching and talent development and national sports
organisation advisory groups will be set up in 2014.
The creation of Aktive represents the most significant change
to RSTs in their more than 20 year history. We would like to
take this opportunity to thank the Auckland RSTs’ chairs,
boards, CEOs and staff, who have invested time and money
to help us get underway. We would like to acknowledge and
thank Sir John Wells, chair of the establishment board, and
all establishment board members, along with staff at Sport
New Zealand and Auckland Council.
We are also grateful to our partners, funders and advisory
group members who support the hard-working Aktive
board and staff.
Aucklanders want to live in the world’s most active city and
these are Aktive’s first steps on that exciting pathway.
Raewyn Lovett
Chair – Aktive