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Community Impacts
2025 Winner - Tū Matau Ora
2025 Winner - Cannons Creek Boxing Academy
2025 Winner - Ulalei Wainuiomata Sports Club
2025 Winner - Porirua Heat Basketball Club
Tū Matau Ora champions the revitalisation and normalisation of taonga tākaro across Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui and Aotearoa, engaging all ages and abilities in culturally rich play. From schools, workplaces, and kaumātua groups to major community events, TMO fosters inclusivity, leadership, and connection. Their mahi spans Māori play spaces, disability sport innovations such as Wheelchair KĪ o Rahi, and
Cannons Creek Boxing Academy (CCBA) is a transformative force in Porirua, offering free, inclusive boxing programmes to over 90 rangatahi across nine schools. More than a gym, it is a safe haven where youth build confidence, resilience, and lifelong connections. Described as a second home, a place of healing, growth, and belonging. In 2025, CCBA athletes trained and competed across Aotearoa and Fiji, with
Ulalei Wainuiomata Sports Club has transformed primary school sport by running free, accessible football and touch competitions, alongside Māori and Pasifika Fun Days. Removing cost and travel barriers, the programmes engage over 100 teams, foster community connection, and promote inclusivity. Volunteer-led and supported by local schools, whānau, and organisations, the initiatives build
Porirua Heat Basketball Club has spent over 12 years transforming lives through inclusive sport. Entirely volunteer-run by the Penese and Motu families, PHBC delivers weekly basketball workshops for all ages and abilities, creating a safe space to connect, and belong. In the past year alone, PHBC supported over 250 players across five major leagues and tournaments —
including the first Nations Polynesian
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partnerships nationwide, empowering whānau, preserving tikanga, and strengthening community resilience through the joy and values of traditional Māori games.
standout performances like Ali Kadhim’s Wellington Championship win. Partnering with Te Āhuru Mōwai and Kaibosh, Cannons Creek Boxing Academy ensures equitable access to sport, food, and mentorship. Their impact is profound, empowering youth and whānau to thrive — in the ring and in life.
leadership, life skills, and wellbeing for tamariki and rangatahi. Ulalei’s events create a vibrant, family-friendly environment while strengthening Wainuiomata’s sporting culture and community cohesion.
Tournament. The club’s nurturing environment has produced nationally ranked athletes, scholarship recipients, and a thriving community built on aroha, identity, and opportunity.
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