Sport Whanganui

19/06/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to nominate a volunteer for our giveaway this week! We've loved reading your nominations and the stories behind them.

Nominations have now closed and our winners have been drawn. We'll share more next week once we've contacted everyone, but for now we just want to say another big thank you to you all for everything you do 💛

15/06/2026

Come along to Women Who Lead this Tuesday 16 June to hear from Pride powerhouse Christina Emery! 🏳️‍🌈

"Expect honesty, humour, a few accidental tangents, and plenty of real talk about building community while trying to hold your own life together at the same time." - Carla Donson, Women's Network Whanganui

14/06/2026

Know someone who deserves a shout? This Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the people who help make sport and recreation happen in our region.

As a small gesture of thanks, we're giving away five platters to shout some of the amazing volunteers across Whanganui, Rangitīkei, and Ruapehu.

Big or small, all contributions are valued 💛 Nominations are free, quick, and open until midnight, Wednesday 17 June. Enter here: https://sprw.io/stt-MxsE1

11/06/2026

🌟 Volunteer Week Giveaway! 🌟

Know a volunteer who deserves a shout? This Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the people who make our communities stronger through sport and recreation.

Nominate a volunteer (or group!) and tell us why they make a difference. You'll go in the draw to win them one of five delicious platters, generously provided by Subway St Johns, New World Marton, New World Ohakune, and New World Taumarunui.

🔗 Enter here: https://sprw.io/stt-MxsE1

Simply select the regional prize draw that best suits your nominee when entering.
Entries close midnight, Wednesday 17 June. T's and C's apply, visit sportwhanganui.co.nz/volunteer for full terms and conditions.

09/06/2026

A few photos from the fantastic Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country event.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Whanganui Secondary Schools cross country last Thursday.
Results are now live thanks to The Timing Team.
A big thank you to PAK'nSAVE Whanganui for the delicious sausage sizzle, keeping everyone warm post-run.
And of course, thanks to our volunteers - we couldn't run these events without you!

https://thetimingteamresults.co.nz/pages/event_summary/647/

04/06/2026

BTS from Midnight Basketball as part of - watch to the end for some epic dance moves!

Huge thanks to our everyone who volunteered, supported the event or donated spot prizes, including:

Whanganui Basketball Association
Ara Taiohi - Peak Body for Youth Development
The Zone
Basketball New Zealand
Floaters Whanganui
Subway St Johns
+ Special mention to our awesome MC's, YESS Council members and student helpers!

26/05/2026

Strong clubs and organisations start with supported people 🙌

Our upcoming governance workshops are designed to help committee members, volunteers, and community leaders build confidence and capability.

📆 Governance Essentials - Marton, Tuesday 2 June
📆 Committee Roles 101 - Ohakune, Thursday 4 June
📆 Governance Essentials - Whanganui, Wednesday 17 June

Learn more and register for one or more workshops here: https://sportwhanganui.co.nz/about-us/governance-support/

26/05/2026

Heads up - for those of you being active out there, walking or running the bridges, please note that maintenance is set to begin next week which could affect access. One footpath will remain open at all times while work is underway🚶‍♀️‍➡️

We’ll be carrying out planned general maintenance on Whanganui City Bridge, scheduled to run from early next week through to early July. This work is part of our ongoing commitment to keep this important infrastructure asset in top shape.

Our Whanganui Alliance team will be tackling several tasks, including concrete repairs, fixing corroded fastenings (including on the lamp posts), and taking care of general maintenance.

The City Bridge is a key route, so we’re taking steps to minimise disruptions and keep traffic moving. The crew will work during off-peak hours, with maintenance activities set for 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Saturday.

Traffic management will be in place from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Three of the four lanes will remain open at all times.

A temporary 30 km/h speed limit will be in place around the work zone. Footpath access will remain available with one side closed at a time. Clear signage will show the open route, so please take extra care when crossing at either end of the bridge.

You may notice scaffolding under the bridge and, at times, a small crane on site. Delays are expected to be minimal (around five minutes), but it’s a good idea to allow a little extra time for your journey.

Please follow all temporary signage and directions from our traffic management team – they’re there to help keep everyone safe and traffic moving smoothly.

Thanks for your patience while we carry out this important work.

24/05/2026

Ran by rangatahi, for rangatahi 🏀 Massive thanks to the volunteers and YESS Council students who made Midnight Basketball happen!

Ara Taiohi - Peak Body for Youth Development