The Active Communities team is committed to the challenge of getting more Southlanders to adopt an active lifestyle.  This is evident in its mission statement to get more Southlanders, more active, more often.  Research supports this mission as it points to sport and recreation as being key to making New Zealand a healthier nation and emphasises the social and economic benefits. Inactivity, and its health consequences, is one of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand over the next decade - active lifestyles help not only prevent illness but also make for more productive and healthier communities through active participation in sport and recreation.

Our services to Southland communities include:

Advocacy
Partnering with local councils, agencies and network groups to develop and implement Active Communities initiatives

Push Play
Providing programmes which support the Push Play message for the Southland community

Green Prescription
Working with health professionals to increase physical activity levels for individuals and families improved health and wellbeing
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Active Walkers
Providing opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy walking as a form of recreation and leisure.  
Current work groups: Kiwi Seniors
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Active Workplaces
Working alongside workplaces to increase participation in physical activity
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Active for Life
A physical activity programme to increase cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, balance, confidence and well-being.
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Sport Opportunity
Assisting organisations to include people with a disability into sport and active recreation
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