OUR VISION
A community that is passionate about being
physically active and healthy
OUR PURPOSE
We contribute to individual and community hauora through the power of
physical activity
HE TOA TAUA – STRONGER TOGETHER
We lead, support, and connect our Harbour community through physical activity, sport, hauora,
and cultural engagement – championing inclusivity, with a focus on the least active, while
upholding Māori as tangata whenua
OUR UNDERPINNING VALUES
Harbour Sport is committed to honouring He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our
governance, operations and relationships.
Manākitanga / Respectful care and support
Manaaki i te katoa (Care for all) / Act with kindness and respect in every interaction.
Rangatiratanga / Leadership with integrity
Whakatika i te ara (Walk the right path) / Lead with truth, integrity, and courage, even when it’s hard.
Whanaungatanga / Inclusive connection and community
Whakawhanaungatanga (Strengthen connections) / Create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
WHAKATAUKI
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.
Our area of focus
We provide guidance and support to build individual and organisational capability
what does Success Look Like
1 – A resilient, well-equipped sport and recreation sector
2 – Improved hauora of the local community
3 – Widely recognised and embedded health and wellbeing programmes
what we will deliver
1.1 – Access to high-quality resources and training
1.2 – Increased participation and leadership opportunities for diverse communities
2.1 – Community-led approach, targeting the inactive
2.2 – Building capability to deliver physical activity outcomes in their communities
3.1 – Strengthened collaboration with local organisations, health and education providers and council
3.2 – Increased provider capacity and participant access to our health and wellbeing programmes
Our area of focus
We connect our community
what does Success Look Like
1 – Enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing across our community
2 – Harbour Sport is recognised as a trusted and influential voice in our community
3 – Health, sport, and recreation initiatives are integrated into our community
what we will deliver
1.1 – Regular forums, networking events, and collaborative initiatives to strengthen the sector
1.2 – Valued partnerships with key stakeholders
1.3 – Deliver and support quality events that connect our community
2.1 – Advocacy for and on behalf of our community
2.2 – Networks and communities of learning
3.1 – Targeted outreach and promotional campaigns
3.2 – Meaningful engagement with targeted communities
Our area of focus
We create, provide and promote opportunities to participate
What does Success Look Like
1 – Increased retention and participation rates across all sporting, recreation, and hauora initiatives
2 – We deliver high-quality events that inspire participation
what we will deliver
1.1 – Programmes for our tamariki 1.1 and rangatahi
1.2 – Sustainable initiatives that drive participation, inclusivity, and long-term engagement
1.3 – Community-led play and active recreation initiatives
1.4 – Wellbeing initiatives within participation programmes
2.1 – Community-based events that promote community participation
Our area of focus
We strive for organisational excellence in a sustainable way
What does Success Look Like
1 – Strong governance, ethical leadership, and transparent decision-making
2 – Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
3 – Diverse and sustainable funding base
4 – An employer of choice with a highly engaged workforce
what we will deliver
1.1 – Best-practice governance frameworks
1.2 – Leadership that is honest and transparent at all organisational levels
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through the principles of
Kāwanatanga, Tino Rangatiratanga, and Ōritetanga, ensuring an inclusive and
holistic approach that extends beyond the following commitments:
2.1 – Kāwanatanga – Foster meaningful relationships and consult with iwi, hapū, and Māori organisations to ensure their voices shape our policies and programmes
2.2 – Tino Rangatiratanga – Commit to bilingual and bicultural practices, integrating te reo Māori and tikanga into our workplace and programmes
2.3 – Ōritetanga – Actively work to remove barriers to Māori participation in sport, recreation, and hauora
3.1 – Long-term financial stability through diversified revenue streams
4.1 – An environment that attracts, retains and develops skilled and engaged staff and volunteers
4.2 – A values-driven culture through leadership and engagement initiatives