Steps toward regional collaboration
Northland Intersectoral Forum (NIF)
Another regional collaboration is the Northland Intersectoral Forum. This group is focused on ensuring, to the greatest extent possible, that all central and local government agencies, as well as a number of non-government
agencies, adopt an informed and consistent approach to the planning of services in Northland.
Sport Northland was invited onto this forum in 2006 to represent the views of the sport and recreation sector in the region, and now has their core business as one of the forum’s focus’. Entry into this forum is considered
to be part of a wider process of building dialogue and regional partnerships in sport and recreation. The origins of this process for sport and recreation in Northland have been the 10,000 Steps Northland project and the
collaboration that flourished in the PANT group.
Taitamariki Tuu Ora
One of the most important objectives in 10,000 Steps Northland and the Northland Sport and Physical Activity Strategy, is connecting with young people and with Maori. Taitamariki Tuu Ora (also funded through NSPAS and SPARC)
aims to build on youth culture, dance and movement to get young Maori people active.
The components of the programme are likely to include:
- Kapahaka
- Mau Taiaha
- Mau Rakau
- Krumping.
The project is in the development stage and looks likely to be a huge success. The initial phase began with extensive research, talking to young people about their activities and interests, and how to go about engaging
young Maori in projects run by Maori. As part of this process, a “krumper” from the United States was brought out to the Northland region and more than 2,000 young people came to the event. Future development of the project
is likely to include dance workshops and training, as well as sub-regional and regional dance competitions.
Updated | 22 Sep 2009.
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