ACTIVE RECREATION:

Active Recreation Advisor

My name is Caitlyn Huhu, and I aim to provide FREE support to our communities and help facilitate quality physical activity experiences for rangatahi across Otago.

In my role as Active Recreation Advisor, I work with, and in support of, rangatahi across Otago, to ensure all young people have access to, and input into, quality active recreation opportunities.

Growing up participating in a wide range of sports and activities has led to my passion for the positive influence physical activity and recreation can have for young people - and I am excited to work collaboratively with rangatahi across Otago to make a positive impact in the community.

Creating Active Recreation Initiatives for Youth

This survey is designed to support the community towards creating active recreation initiatives in partnership with Sport Otago. The survey will provide the Active Recreation and Rangatahi Lead with valuable insights. He can then identify areas of support to ensure the suggested project is successfully implemented. Please complete THIS survey so we can assist you with your initiative: ACTIVE RECREATION - PROJECT INSIGHT

Insights Into Our Active Recreation Community

Do you provide a service that gets whānau into active recreation. Maybe, you’re a yoga teacher, a kayak instructor or you organise a community running group? In the pursuit of getting Otago more active, more often, Sport Otago wish to gain insights into our Active Recreation community. Please complete THIS survey so we can help connect our community and schools to providers and facilitators of Active Rec: Active Recreation Facilitators / Providers Across Otago

Sector Experience and Workshop Opportunitties

Mikaela Hawley - Activation Coordinator

Kia ora, my name is Mikaela Hawley. As an intern, I am to empower the voices of rangatahi and provide FREE support that reflects their needs.  

Drawing on my own experience growing up in and around sport, I’m excited to help positively influence youth engagement in active recreation. I believe personal development and enjoyment through physical activity should be a natural part of everyday life for all – but there’s still work to do in bridging the gap in accessibility.  

Through collaboration with Sport Otago and our community partners, I hope to help design and deliver inclusive, engaging opportunities for all rangatahi to thrive through active recreation.

mhawley@sportotago.co.nz

Zoë Suter - Activation Coordinator

Kia ora, I’m Zoë Suter, a student intern at Sport Otago. My journey in sport has shaped my passion for supporting others to find their place through movement. I believe that everyone deserves the chance to be active and feel connected, no matter their circumstances – and I am proud to be part of this kaupapa at Sport Otago. 

Sport Otago’s vision of a healthy, active, connected community aligns with my values. I’m dedicated to working alongside rangatahi and communities to co-create physical activity opportunities that truly reflect their needs/interests. Active recreation is essential for young people's growth, and when rangatahi have a voice in the designing and delivery of activities, we ensure they’re engaged and empowered. 

Being part of the Sport Otago team allows me to continue learning, while also giving back to the communities that have shaped me. It’s a privilege to support initiatives that create opportunities for movement, growth, and a sense of belonging. 

zsuter@sportotago.co.nz

Meg Clark​​​​​​​ - Activation Coordinator

As an intern, I offer FREE consultancy to the Dunedin community and help facilitate quality physical activity experiences for rangatahi by utilising the knowledge and resources at my disposal from Sport Otago.

Sport Otago is a network that connects a wide range of people, organisations, and communities, working behind the scenes to provide opportunities for everyone to be healthy, active, and connected.

I have been fortunate enough to help co-design physical activity programs with local community groups and apply for the Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa fund.

Community Valuing Active Recreation and Rangatahi Alongside Sport Otago

Active Recreation Apps