Plan to get more Aucklanders active
Plan to get more Aucklanders active
Giving Aucklanders opportunities to be more physically active more often is the goal of a new initiative launched today by Mayor Len Brown and Auckland’s sport and recreation sector.
The
10-year Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Plan aims to
boost participation, improve infrastructure and support
excellence across the Auckland region.
The plan was
developed by independent advisory group OneVoice: Sport &
Recreation and Auckland Council.
“The sport and recreation sector is a huge part of our economy and lifestyle in Auckland, contributing around $1.2 billion per annum to our region’s GDP[1],” Len Brown said.
“But while we pride ourselves on being a great city for sport and recreation, there are still too many Aucklanders who lead an inactive lifestyle, with the annual cost of physical inactivity in Auckland estimated at $400m[2].
“This plan gives will allow us to
increase opportunities for all Aucklanders to be involved in
physical activity, and ensure we are making best use of
region’s resources.”
OneVoice Chairperson Colin Dale
says the plan marks an exciting time for the sport and
recreation sector and Auckland.
“This is a comprehensive plan that focuses on all aspects of recreation and sport from grass-roots participation through to elite sports for people of all ages as well as recognising the needs of our diverse communities and growing population.”
The plan identifies actions under
four priority areas:
· Participation – more
Aucklanders living physically active lives through
participation
· Infrastructure – developing
access to open spaces and harbours, coastlines and waterways
and a fit-for-purpose network of facilities enabling
physical activity, recreation and sport
·
Excellence in recreation and sport –helping build pride in
the region’s recreation and sporting achievements, talent
nurtured and excellence celebrated
· Sector
development – having a sector that is strong and capable
to deliver quality sport and recreation experiences in a
sustainable way.
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