Helping Maori get more active
He Oranga Poutama: Steps to health
He Oranga Poutama is a SPARC initiative to develop healthier, more active lifestyles for Maori.
It aims to do this by enhancing the enthusiasm of Maori for sport, physical recreation and active leisure.
Investment
To help increase physical activity by Maori, SPARC invests in organisations such as iwi authorities and regional sports trusts, which are close to their communities and can make the biggest difference.
Kaiwhakahaere network
In 1998 a national network of kaiwhakahaere (Maori sports coordinators) was established under He Oranga Poutama. The primary role of kaiwhakahaere is to facilitate physical activity initiatives in different regions, and help in their implementation.
Updated | 15 Jan 2007.
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