New Auckland sports office hub opened

A new sports administration office in Auckland is housing five sports organisations who, as a result of their co-location, will now be able to work more closely together.

The Sport Central project has been led by Sport New Zealand, who will be joined in the new hub by Triathlon New Zealand, Hockey New Zealand, Aktive – Auckland Sport and Recreation, and College Sport Auckland.

Opening Sport Central today (9th June), New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman stated “Sport Central will enable a range of sports organisations to work more collaboratively, to share resources and to help ensure that sport and recreation in Auckland is well planned and supported.

“With an increased presence in Auckland, the new sports hub will also help Sport NZ foster stronger connections with key strategic partners such as Aktive, Auckland Council, Auckland Tourism, and ATEED.

“With one third of New Zealand’s population living in Auckland, it is important to encourage people into active, healthy lifestyles.

“I welcome Aktive’s ambition to make Auckland the world’s most active city. We know that active communities are healthier, happier and more productive.”

Located in Mt Eden, Dr Coleman officially opened Sport Central with Sport NZ Chief Executive Peter Miskimmin. 

Image courtesy of Aktive.

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