Sport Central – a new sports office hub in Auckland has now officially opened which will see five sports organisations work more closely together. Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman opened the office this week with Peter Miskimmin, CEO Sport NZ.
The 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.
“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,” says Dr Coleman.
“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,” added Dr Coleman.