It was also the year Southland’s regional sports trust, previously known as Sport Southland and now rebranded as Active Southland, was created. READ MORE:* Sport Southland changes its name to Active Southland* 'Let's build the strongest regional sporting system'* Government details $80m sport recoverySociety has undergone significant changes in those three decades, and the sport sector reflects that. Active New Zealand survey data suggests Southland has the lowest play, active recreation and sport participation rates in the country. Active Southland is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and over time is building genuine partnerships across Southland with mana whenua. Nathan Burdon is Sport Southland – now Active Southland – communications manager.

Source: Stuff July 06, 2021 01:30 UTC