Aktive's Strategic Framework 2020-2040

Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau
The world’s most active city
Te tāone ngangahau rawa o te ao
Our vision is for Auckland to be the world’s
most active city. This is founded in our belief
that everyone has the right to an active life,
free from barriers that limit access to and
participation in sport, play and active recreation.
The evidence is clear that being
physically active has a positive effect
on society, improving the wellbeing
of people and communities and
contributing to the hauora (health
and wellbeing) of our young people.
Participation in sport, play and active
recreation leads to:
• Healthier bodies: Improved
individual and community health
• Healthier minds: Improved
educational achievement and
mental wellbeing
• Stronger communities:
Increased social connection and
enhanced community wellbeing
• A stronger economy:
More productive employees and
economic benefits from a strong
sport and active recreation sector.
Auckland is a great place to live,
work and play. It’s one of the world’s
most liveable cities and is a place
where people have a wide variety of
opportunities to be physically active
as part of daily life. With its beaches,