Green Prescription - Sport Northland

08/12/2025

🌱 Looking for a healthier lifestyle but not sure where to start?

Many people want to improve their health and wellbeing but feel overwhelmed about where to begin. That’s where we come in, our Green Prescription programme is a practical, supportive way to make sustainable changes.

Natalie (pictured below), our Healthy Lifestyle Support team member, runs regular clinics at Dargaville Medical Centre, offering a welcoming space to chat about your goals. These sessions are all about personalised guidance, not one-size-fits-all advice.

Ready to kick-start your healthy lifestyle?
✅ Learn more about Green Prescription
✅ Get tailored support and resources
✅ Take the first step toward lasting change
📞 Contact us today oon 0800 ACTIVE to find out more!

26/11/2025

From Fracture to Fierce!

After a slip left Rosemary with a fractured arm and an osteoporosis diagnosis, she decided to take control of her health. With the support of Green Prescription, she’s now stronger, more confident, and living life to the fullest—gardening, bush walks, and playing with her mokopuna!

In just 12 weeks, Rosemary lost 3kg of fat, gained 2kg of muscle, and boosted her bone mass at age 69. 👋🏼

Her message? “If you’re thinking about taking that first step, do it. Then we can all be winning!”

👉🏽 Want support with your activity goals? Call 0800 ACTIVE and let’s get moving together!

Read the full story below 👇🏽

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

20/11/2025

This week at Te Hiku, our team came together for an interactive nutrition session — sharing tips, recipes, and practical ways to boost hauora every day.

When workplaces learn and grow together, we create stronger, healthier communities. Thanks for having us whānau 🫶🏽

To learn more about Active Workplaces or to chat about wellbeing options and upcoming challenges or events, get in touch (email sharona@sportnorth.co.nz) — we’d love to support your journey.

16/11/2025

Alan & Sharyn prove age is no barrier to staying active! 💪

After a health scare earlier this year, they’ve embraced fitness together — from daily 6km walks and gym sessions to golf and pickleball. Their secret? Keep moving, eat well, and never give up.

“Get out and just do it, especially our older generation,” says Sharyn.

Need support to start your own journey? Call 0800 ACTIVE and ask about Green Prescription. We’re here to help! 🌿

(read the full story in the comments box).

Thanks Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora for your support in Green Prescription 💚

02/10/2025

Exciting news for Bream Bay!

Sport Northlands Green Prescription and Active Families programmes are now being delivered locally at the Bream Bay Community Support Trust in Ruakākā — making it easier than ever to access support for a healthier lifestyle, right on your doorstep!

💚 Green Prescription (GRx) helps adults improve their wellbeing through physical activity and nutrition

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Active Families supports tamariki and their whānau to build lifelong healthy habits together

By teaming up with the amazing crew at Bream Bay Community Support Trust, a cornerstone of the local community — we’re bringing even more wellbeing support to the area.

Whether you're looking to boost your own health or support your kids in making positive changes, we’re here to help.

📞 Call us on 0800 ACTIVE to learn more or get started!

01/10/2025

Big Morning Run – World Mental Health Day

Hosted by The Movement Collective and supported by our Kensington Fitness & Sport Northland Events teams.

Join us for a morning of movement and connection as we walk, run, skip, or push a pram around the Loop to support World Mental Health Day.

🗓 Friday 10 October 2025
📍 Meet at Northland Rugby Union, Pohe Island
⏰ Gather at 6:45am | Run starts at 7:00am
👟 EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Let’s move together to raise awareness and support mental wellbeing in our community.

💛 Donate just $4 – less than a flat white – to help the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand reach one more person in need.

👉 Donate easily at Big Morning Run | Fri 10 October 2025

🧺 Koha collectors will also be present on the day.
Move. Connect. Support.

01/10/2025

🌿 Healing Through Health: Arlia’s Journey 🌿

From heartbreak to hope, a Whangārei mum is showing us how movement can transform more than just your body—it can strengthen your mind and spirit too 💚

Through our Green Prescription programme, Arlia found her spark again—training 5 days a week, building emotional resilience, and rediscovering her confidence. “If I go to the gym, it’s going to be a good day,” she says. And we couldn’t agree more!

✨ New friendships
✨ Mental clarity
✨ Strength for her whānau
✨ A fresh start

Start now. Prioritise YOU.
📞 Call 0800 ACTIVE to learn how Green Prescription can support your journey.

Check out the full story here 👇🏽https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/newsarticle/158337...

A local Whangārei woman is proving that even in the toughest of times, small steps toward self-care can make a world of ...

28/06/2025

Local markets are more than just a place to shop—they’re a celebration of healthy living. Visiting a market naturally encourages three key behaviours that contribute to wellness:

🌱Nourishment through access to fresh, whole foods
🌱Movement as people walk through the stalls, exploring and shopping
🌱Connection with others in the community, sharing stories, recipes, and smiles

Share in the comments below to let us know about a market in your community 👇🏼

https://www.sportnorthland.co.nz/newsarticle/154963?newsfeedId=2184965

27/06/2025

At 78, Lin was living with constant knee pain, struggling with stairs, and barely sleeping 3 hours a night. After trying everything, she was referred to us (Sport Northland) through our Green Prescription Programme—and that’s when everything changed.

With support from Natalie (some of you may know her) and a personalised gym plan from Kruze at Kensington Fitness, Lin started small with Sit Fit and soon found herself confidently working out in the gym.

✨ Just 5 weeks later:
✅ Pain-free on stairs
✅ Sleeping 7–8 hours a night
✅ Feeling energised and clear-headed
✅ Loving her 3x weekly gym visits!

“I never imagined myself in a gym, but now I absolutely love it,” Lin says. “Without Green Prescription, I never would’ve walked through that door.”

At Sport Northland, we’re here to enrich lives by inspiring and enabling more movement—and Lin’s story is a beautiful reminder of what’s possible at any age.

📞 Want support with your activity goals? Call us on 0800 ACTIVE

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Kensington Fitness

26/06/2025

💚 Empowering Journeys, Together 💚

Sport Northland’s Green Prescription Programme is proud to partner with the Bariatric Programme at Whangarei Hospital – creating a supportive, holistic pathway for those on their weight-loss surgery journey.

This collaboration is about more than just surgery. It’s about building confidence, healthy habits, and long-term lifestyle change through personalised support in physical activity and nutrition.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

03/06/2025

Way to go Helen, what an inspiration!

At 66, Helen never imagined she would feel at home in a gym. An injury in her teenage years left one of her arms completely paralysed, and for decades, she believed that gym environments simply weren’t for her. But today, Helen walks daily, takes part in Parkrun on Saturdays, and trains at the gym three times a week.

Story link in the comments 👇🏽

20/05/2025

💚 Dorothy’s Journey: A Story of Strength, Stubbornness, and Starting Again 💚

At 73, Dorothy is proving it’s never too late to take the first step. After a life-changing stroke, two years in a rest home, and a long road to recovery, she’s now living independently again—and moving more every day.

With support from her whānau, health professionals, and the Green Prescription programme, Dorothy has found joy in small wins—like hanging out the washing or going for a swim. Her message? “Start small. Celebrate the little improvements. Every tiny gain is a victory.”

Her story is a powerful reminder that movement is for everyone—at any age, and at any stage.

If you’d like support with your activity goals, we’re here to help.
📞 Call 0800 ACTIVE to learn more.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora