About Us
Our History
Originally named North Taranaki Sport & Recreation, we are an Incorporated Society comprised of Foundation Member Clubs Raukura Netball, Tysons Waitara Netball, Waitara High School, Gymnastics Waitara , Waitara Rugby League & Football Club and Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa.
The Society was formed in 2013 to deliver the following purposes:
- Facilitating and promoting a range of sporting, community & recreation opportunities for all ages, interests and abilities in the Waitara Community and its surrounding districts.
- Providing a management and governance structure to streamline the delivery of sport, community and recreation in Waitara and the surrounding communities.
- Assisting in the delivery of sustainable sport, community and recreation opportunities
- To educate of the associated health benefits and further facilitate people to take part in sport, recreation and any other activity that is good for their health.
- The ongoing development and improvement of facilities for its member activities
Our Vision
The North Taranaki Sport & Recreation Incorporated Society provides a collaborative environment that serves Waitara and its surrounding community, connecting our people and realising their potential so they can pursue their best lives and diverse interests.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver services and facilities for the people of North Taranaki which enable our vision. We will provide the opportunity for people to engage in varied sporting, community and recreational activities in a vibrant and modern space.
We will support our foundation and affiliate clubs to grow their membership base and develop club leaders in the facilitation and administration of their respective clubs, assisting with areas they identify as requiring help with.
Our services will be delivered from our base at Whai Tapuwae Nō Rongo (Clifton Park) in Waitara, a place known for producing top athletes in various codes.
We believe that:
- Sport and recreation provides opportunities for people to improve their well-being.
- Every person deserves the opportunity to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
- The physical and mental health of all citizens is a community .
A Sporting History and Future: Working Together in Waitara
Waitara is a place of rich sporting history. In the last 120 years we have had 80 sports people represent New Zealand in their codes. We are proud of our sporting history and culture and are determined to continue to grow this heritage into the future.