CLM Community Sport

29/07/2026

‼️ FREE ACTIVATION IN MĀNGERE ‼️

Check out details below 👇🏼👇🏼

24/07/2026

🥊 How cool is this! 🙌🏽

We’re incredibly proud to share and celebrate one of our Aspiring Athlete Award recipients from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Pasifika Sports Celebration we hosted.

A huge congratulations to Raka Cecil from Last Stance Otara Muaythai Gym, who has been named Captain of the 2026 New Zealand Junior Black Gloves Muaythai Team! 🇳🇿🔥

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Raka’s dedication, discipline, and hard work. We have no doubt you’ll lead with pride and inspire many other young people across our community to chase their dreams.

He is joined by six others from the gym who made the NZ Junior Black Gloves and two who made the Senior Black Gloves Teams.

Congratulations to you Raka, and the other members of your gym on your selection! Your Ōtara-Papatoetoe community is right behind you. 💙❤️

23/07/2026

This is a very special scholarship established by Recreation Aotearoa in honour of our beloved Jason Husband, whose legacy continues to inspire so many.

Jason made a lasting impact through his mahi as a Healthy Active Learning Advisor and later as Facility Manager at Massey Pools, Papakura. He was known for his infectious smile, boundless energy, and unwavering commitment to serving others. Jason believed deeply in the power of people and would be incredibly humbled to know that this scholarship will help support and grow the next generation of emerging leaders. ❤️

If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait, go for it today!!

Apply below 👇🏼👇🏼

Jason believed leadership was about lifting others up, creating opportunities, and helping people believe in themselves. This scholarship honours his legacy by supporting an emerging recreation professional who leads with kindness, inclusion, and a commitment to their community.

The recipient will receive full attendance at the Generate Conference, travel and accommodation, a year of Generate NZ membership, a mentoring opportunity, and a place on a Generate Network Sub-Committee.

If this sounds like you, apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/qGD6wSPLG1

Applications close 5pm, Monday 10 August.

21/07/2026

📣 WE'RE HIRING: REGIONAL SPORTS DIRECTOR 📣

Our Regional Sports Director is off to bigger and brighter things but won't be too far away. So, we're on the lookout for the next Superstar to join our team

This role focuses on working with secondary schools to strengthen sports systems, increase participation, and ensure experiences are inclusive, relevant, and engaging. This is perfect for someone who is passionate about rangatahi, youth sport, has some experience with Secondary Schools and understands the value of sport in the life of a young person.

APPLY VIA SEEK: https://nz.seek.com/job/93453186?ref=direct-share-hirer-jobs-list

CLOSING DATE: 5pm, Sunday 9 August 2026.

19/07/2026

🏀 F R E E BASKETBALL SESSIONS 🏀

We’re pleased to share bother Tū Manawa funded activity in Māngere kicking off this coming week. Check out the details below and in the original post by Twosevenfive 👇🏼👇🏼

⛹🏻‍♀️ 10 - 18 year old
🗓️ Term 3 | Wednesday & Friday
⏰ 6am - 7am
📍 Moana Nui a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre

17/07/2026

⚽🏐 Free Sport Opportunities for Rangatahi in Ōtāhuhu!

With the support of Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund, Noor Foundation is delivering free weekly sport sessions for tamariki and rangatahi in Ōtāhuhu.

These sessions provide a safe, welcoming environment where young people can stay active, build confidence, make new friends, develop new skills, and experience the positive benefits of sport and recreation.

⚽️ Soccer
🗓️ Every Sunday | ⏰ 3.00pm–5.00pm
📌 Seaside Park, Ōtāhuhu

🏐 Indoor Volleyball
🗓️ Every Friday | ⏰ 6.00pm–8.00pm
📌 30 Mason Avenue, Ōtāhuhu

If you’re looking for a fun, inclusive place to play, learn and belong, go check it out.

17/07/2026

F R E E ACTIVITIES FOR 5-16 YEAR OLDS 👇🏼

Programme started this week but there is still 7 weeks to go if you have any tamariki and rangatahi who are looking for something to do on Mondays from 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Supported by Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa funding, the Manukau Harbour Dolphins are offering a fun filled Adventure Club programme 🤸🏽‍♀️🤾🏼⛹🏻‍♀️

See post below to register ⬇️⬇️

🌟 Ready for 8 weeks of action, adventure, and fun? 🌟

Join Adventure Club and get moving with exciting games, ball skills, skipping challenges, fitness activities, and team games! Along the way, you'll build confidence, make new friends, develop teamwork skills, and discover what you're capable of achieving. Whether you're trying something new or improving your skills, there's something for everyone. Adventure Club is all about having fun, staying active, and connecting with others.
If you're keen to get involved and be part of the fun, please register using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/175Y_qixplG3Rq0fTnoqF2tlj0hXr8rh24rSuZ2_a94I/edit

We look forward to welcoming you to the programme and sharing this exciting experience with you. 😊

16/07/2026

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

Today our CLM Community Sport team had the privilege of experiencing the beauty of Ihumaatao, as we continue on our Te Ao Māori cultural journey.

From the warm pōwhiri at Makaurau Marae to walking this significant cultural landscape, we were transported back in time through the precious stories of tāngata whenua, whakapapa, and the powerful stories of resilience and connection that make Ihumātao such a special place.

Creating our own tukutuku panels and sharing a delicious hāngī together created a perfect ending to our experience.

Ngā mihi nui to our incredible host Qiane Matata-Sipu and the amazing team at Makaurau Marae and Te Iho o Mataoho for your generosity, manaakitanga and hospitality. It was an experience we won’t forget 💙

09/07/2026

Today, our CLM Community Sport team took time to do something that’s often hard to prioritise in the busyness of our work—we paused.

We remembered those who came before us, reflected on our mahi over the last 12 months and celebrated where we are today. It also reminded us that there is still so much more to do alongside our communities and today was the pit stop we needed to refuel to get back on our waka to serve our community 🚣🏽‍♂️

Today wasn’t about meetings or deadlines. It was about connection. About making space to kōrero, laugh, learn, challenge ourselves, and simply enjoy being together. Because when we invest in each other, we’re better equipped to serve our communities.

We’re incredibly grateful to Willie Maea from Otara Scorpions Rugby League Club, and Terangi Parima from The Community Builders NZ Trust - two passionate community champions, for sharing their stories and the inspiring mahi they continue to lead across Ōtara. Your commitment to uplifting people and strengthening community is a reminder of what can be achieved when we walk alongside others with purpose and heart.

The day also brought a bittersweet moment as we farewelled our beautiful Healthy Active Learning Advisor, Flo Rodwell, after four years of dedicated service supporting our primary and intermediate kura. While we’re sad to see her go, we’re incredibly excited for the next chapter of her journey and know she’ll continue to make a positive impact wherever she goes.

Thank you Flo, for your friendship, your heart for people, and the legacy you’ve helped create. You’ll always be part of the CLM Community Sport whānau. ❤️

As Matariki reminds us, we honour the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope. Here’s to continuing to grow, strengthen our relationships, and create even greater impact for our communities together.

Mānawatia a Matariki. 🌟