Active Southland

22/05/2026

Recruiting now! 💥
If you’re well‑connected in the community, socially aware, motivated to make a difference, and excited by doing things differently for better outcomes, then our Systems Innovator role could be just for you.
🔗www.activesouthland.co.nz/Who-we-are/Vacancies-2

21/05/2026

⚽ Inclusive Futsal is back this June! ⚽

Join us for four weeks of fun, inclusive futsal sessions designed for all abilities 💙

📅 Wednesdays | 3rd June – 24th June
⏰ 4:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 Location: TBC
💲 $15 for all sessions

These sessions are all about building confidence, developing skills, staying active, and having fun in a supportive environment 🙌

Register using the QR code on the poster or the link below:
🔗 https://www.inclusiveactivity.org.nz/group-events

A huge thank you to Southland Football for supporting these sessions ⚽

18/05/2026

Join us for some great entertainment and an inspiring night as we look back at the past 12 months of Southland sport.

Tickets on sale now.

09/05/2026

💛 Happy Mother’s Day 💛

Today, we celebrate the mums, grandmothers, aunties, stepmums, caregivers and mother figures who support, encourage and inspire us every day.

However today looks for you, we hope you find a moment for kindness, connection, movement, or simply doing something that fills your cup.

From all of us at Active Southland – thank you to those who care for others and help keep our communities strong 💙

04/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing the wider play space continue to grow with Yazmin Te Amohanga stepping into the Kairuruku Tākaro Māori role for Murihiku which is based with Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Hau E Whā.
She will be working to grow tākaro Māori across our communities, alongside a wider network that includes Invercargill City Council Play Advocate Damien and our Play Systems Innovator Megan.

Read more:

A new role in Murihiku is reconnecting tamariki and whānau with tākaro Māori, bringing traditional forms of play back...

03/05/2026

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01/05/2026

Hundreds of tamariki. One course. Blue skies and a whole lot of energy!

Here’s Part 2 of our 'Day in the Life' series with our Events Manager Rose ✨

This series pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to deliver events like Tough Kids.

After a more calm Low Sensory Day, this is Tough Kids in full swing with all the noise, hype, and action.

It might look effortless on the day, but it takes a full team (out on the course too) and a lot of behind-the-scenes mahi to make it all happen.

WATCH Part 2: https://youtu.be/99XCSA30Zw4

30/04/2026

Are you interested in the future direction of athletics in Southland, or looking to grow your governance skillset?
Athletics Southland are currently recruiting for up to three board member positions.

30/04/2026

Ever wondered what goes into planning and delivering a major community event?

While Rose is currently in the middle of planning for the upcoming Sports Awards, this two-part series takes us back to the preparation and delivery of one of our biggest active events for tamariki.

In this Day in the Life series, we follow our Events Manager Rose behind the scenes as she brings Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill Tough Kids to life.

🎬 Part 1: The Low Sensory Event, a chance for tamariki to experience Tough Kids in their own way.
🎬 Part 2: Mega Day, hundreds of tamariki on course, full energy in action (dropping tomorrow 👀).

Big mihi to Rose and the wider team working behind the scenes to make these events happen seamlessly for our community! 👏

WATCH PART 1: https://youtu.be/HJuUSbRb_qI

29/04/2026

🌱 Grow your impact in health and wellbeing 🌱
Active Southland is recruiting for a Physical Activity and Nutrition Advisor to support individuals and whānau across Southland to live healthier, more active lives.
This role suits someone who is excited about physical activity, nutrition and community wellbeing — whether you’re early in your career or bringing existing experience in the health sector. You’ll work directly with people, healthcare professionals and community partners, while continuing to develop skills in behaviour change and programme delivery.
If you enjoy meaningful work, variety in your day, and being part of a supportive, values‑led team, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Invercargill
📅 Applications now open
👉 Find out more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/4ntts9m5