Sport Hawke's Bay

30/10/2025

October/Oketopa - Disability Newsletter, Sport Hawke's Bay packed with updates, upcoming events, and inspiring stories from across the region.

Whether you're a whānau member, educator, support worker, or community leader, there's something in here for you. - https://mailchi.mp/eb4045b2b2aa/disability-and-inclusion-newsletter-17991330

29/10/2025

Come check out the fun outdoor activities happening at Ranui Farm Park this weekend! Situated just out of Waipukurau, Ranui Farm Park has activities for all abilities and interests - come see for yourself what they have to offer.

🌸 Spring Fling 2025 at Ranui Farm Park! 🌸

✨ Saturday 1st Nov – Ranui Farm Walk 🚶‍♀️
Discover the beautiful Purimu Trail – winding farm tracks, rolling hills, shady forest, stunning views, and even a small waterfall!
www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/ranui-farm-walk/waipukurau

✨ Sunday 2nd Nov – Sunday Funday! 🎉
A day of fun, adventure, and exhilarating activities for the whole family!
www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/ranui-sunday-funday/waipukurau

Come for one, or make a weekend of it – see you at Ranui Farm Park!

29/10/2025

Ready for a weekend escape? 🌊☀️

Join Recreate NZ for a free Kairakau Beach Getaway from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 November 2025! This exciting coastal retreat is the perfect chance for young people from Hawke’s Bay to relax, connect, and enjoy the beach alongside new friends—including a group from Recreate Wellington who’ll be nearby.

With plenty of opportunities to socialise and unwind, it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss. Proudly funded by IHC New Zealand, this getaway is fully coordinated by Recreate NZ. To sign up, email info@recreate.org.nz or call 09 638 5364

24/10/2025

Good luck to all teams competing at the Tuatahi First Fibre U19 National Tournament!
The biggest football festival in Aotearoa kicks off this weekend right here in our own backyard at Park Island 🏆. The best emerging talent from across the motu are ready to battle it out for the ultimate youth football title — and we couldn’t be prouder to see Hawke’s Bay buzzing with this level of skill, passion, and energy!
Huge mihi to Napier City Rovers for hosting this iconic event and showcasing our region at its best 🙌
It’s no big deal… unless you miss it! 😉

23/10/2025

🚤🚣🏻‍♂️ Boat race update ⛵🛶

And the winner was . . . 🥁 . . . the big (sparkly) purple bus!

Just goes to show that looks aren't everything and neither, it seems is aerodynamic design 🤔 Congratulations to Sophie Hickford, our Community Sport Advisor and the architect behind this stunning piece of floating genius! 🏅

Play week - it's everywhere and for everyone!

23/10/2025

⛵🚣🏻‍♂️ PLAY WEEK 🛶🚤

We couldn't let play week go by without having a go ourselves . . . because we like a little competition, the Play, Active Recreation and Sport team challenged each other to a good clean boat race down the Tutaekuri.

Some of the boat building techniques were a bit questionable, with a variety of entries from 'Lil Blue' the jetski to 'the purple sparkly tank' which looked more suited to storming the beaches at Normandy than racing down the awa.

The race started off well with all vessels catching a sweet current straight off the start line. Conditions were choppy and it became a battle for the ages as the boats headed downstream to the 'yellow flowering plant' which served as the finish line.

Who won? . . . let us know which boat you think? . . All will be revealed tomorrow.

And don't forget to share your play week antics with us 😀

22/10/2025

🐮🐷Looking for a fun and social day out? 🐔🦚

Join Recreate NZ for a free trip to the Farmyard Zoo in Haumoana on Saturday, 1 November 2025, from 10am to 2pm!

Spend the day meeting furry friends, enjoying the fresh air, and sharing a delicious lunch with new mates. This relaxed outing is a great way to connect, explore, and unwind. Proudly funded by IHC New Zealand and coordinated by Recreate NZ, this event is all about creating life-changing experiences for young people with disabilities.
☎📞To sign up, email info@recreate.org.nz or call 09 638 5364

22/10/2025

⛹🏻🌻PLAY WEEK - PLAY BINGO 🤩🤸🏻‍♂️
Get amongst the play week vibes by downloading the Play Bingo board from our website: https://www.sporthb.co.nz/events. There's 25 different fun activities to do and if you're one of the first 50 to present your play bingo card at Bay Skate or one of the first 100 to present yours at The Napier Aquatic Centre - you'll get FREE entry!!