Aktive Annual Report 2016/17

MESSAGE FROM SPORT NEW ZEALAND
He pānui nō Sport New Zealand
Sport New Zealand is working hard to improve
the quality of sport and recreation available to New
Zealanders, particularly our young people.
It’s our belief that quality is the key to young people
getting active and staying active in a world of
competing priorities and technologies.
Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation is a key partner
for Sport New Zealand, and one that shares our beliefs,
commitment and approach. This is critical, with one
third of our population living in Auckland.
This year Aktive has taken major strides forward
in its efforts to ensure quality opportunities are available
for the people of Auckland, and that these opportunities
reflect the dynamics and needs of Auckland’s
many and varied communities.
We believe The Auckland Approach to Community Sport
is a game-changer. Launched by the Aktive group this year,
this plan provides a uniform and integrated approach to the
delivery of sport and recreation across the city’s sporting
regions. It’s focussed on local solutions for local needs
and will, we believe, get more investment to the
grassroots and get more young Aucklanders active.
I congratulate Aktive’s board and management
on the steps they have taken this year to reposition
the organisation for a more positive future for
sport and recreation in our biggest city.
Peter Miskimmin
Chief Executive
Sport New Zealand