Balance is Better in Action Season of change The changing of seasons has historically seen frustrated parents, flummoxed coaches and overworked athletes. The Covid-19 Pandemic provided an opportunity for New... Sport NZ 4 Min Read
Balance is Better in Action Wellington regional sport organisations make changes for participant wellbeing Six major sports organisations in Wellington have agreed to improve the experience for players and parents by aligning their respective season transition... Nuku Ora 3 Min Read
Watch Balance is Better in Action Responding to falling participation numbers in under-12 boys rugby – lessons from New Zealand Rugby in changing under-11 boys rugby competition structures In this case study, we hear from New Zealand Rugby about the change they undertook to the design and delivery of under-11 boys’ rugby competition structures. These changes were brought about... Sport NZ 24 Min Watch
Balance is Better in Action Letters from Rangatahi: Olympic muses and musings (and some thoughts for adults) In this open letter, we hear from Ciccone Hakaraia-Turner, Netball New Zealand Youth Board representative and Year 13 Wharekura student at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae. Ciccone shares with... Ciccone Hakaraia-Turner 4 Min Read
Sport Leaders & Administrators Collaborating for (better) impact One of the key principles of the Balance is Better philosophy states: Aotearoa’s sport sector must work collaboratively to encourage the widest... Hamish Rogers 4 Min Read
Balance is Better in Action Canterbury Commits to Season of Change Read here to see an updated story on the sports that have been collaborating in Canterbury to align season timings for the... Sport Canterbury 4 Min Read