Annual Report 2021

message from
aktive
It is my pleasure to acknowledge Sport Auckland’s mahi
during yet another challenging year for play, active
recreation and sport.
With Sport Auckland’s purpose of “Inspiring our
communities to live healthy active lives”, and Aktive’s
vision of “Auckland – the world’s most active city |
Tāmaki Makaurau – te tāone ngangahau rawa o te
ao”, our kaupapa are aligned and focused in the same
direction.
Our aligned visions are underpinned by strategic
priorities that look to help shape the future of play, active
recreation and sport across Tāmaki Makaurau. Sport
Auckland’s work added considerable value to these
priorities during 2020-2021 which have made a positive
impact on physical activity levels in Tāmaki Makaurau.
We greatly value Sport Auckland’s local knowledge and
collaborative approach to its mahi which supports the
communities it serves.
Despite widespread uncertainty with COVID-19, this
year has seen Sport Auckland build on its strong existing
relationships with its Local Boards and school cluster
groups, providing considered and tailored support.
Other milestones of note include Sport Auckland
distributing all its allocated $997,969 Tū Manawa Active
Aotearoa Fund into its community, benefitting tamariki
and rangatahi; positive shifts in the health and wellness
space through the Green Prescription programme;
and significant support of critical initiatives including
ActivAsian, Healthy Active Learning and Korikori. In
addition, an incredible milestone of over one million
Water Skills for Life lessons in Tāmaki Makaurau was
celebrated, with Sport Auckland contributing to this
programme.
Sport Auckland is a valued partner of Aktive; and we
appreciate the commitment and contribution of Chair
Andrew Williams, Chief Executive Mike Elliott, and the
wider Sport Auckland Board and team. We look forward
to continuing to work together to ensure a more active
Tāmaki Makaurau for generations to come.
Jennah Wootten, Chief Executive, Aktive
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