North Taranaki Sport and Recreation Incorporated

08/06/2026

We are excited to
be chosen as the venue to
host this exciting Rangatahi Music Symposium this weekend at the Waitara War Memorial Hall.

If you know any rangatahi who would be keen to learn about the range of items listed below, registrations are still open!!

EXPLORE YOUR PATHWAY TO AOTEAROA'S MUSIC & CREATIVE INDUSTRY 🎵🎤🎧🎬🎸
✨✨✨WAITARA RANGATAHI ✨✨✨
Do you see yourself as a singer, rapper, songwriter, or musician?

Can you shred on the guitar, create beats, or dream of recording your own music — or even producing tracks for others?

Are you interested in stage production, lighting, sound engineering, broadcasting, multimedia, or performing on stage or in front of the camera?

Maybe you're already talented and ready to take your skills to the next level.
Are you aged between 16 - 30 and availible on the 13-14th of June?

Then this is for YOU!

Join us for an exciting TWO-DAY Rangatahi Music Symposium IN WAITARA, bringing together some of the most talented artists, producers, performers, technicians, broadcasters, and industry professionals from Taranaki and across Aotearoa.

Learn from award-winning music producers, vocalists, broadcasters, and creatives who have built successful careers in the music and entertainment industry.

Over two action-packed days you'll:
• Hear from inspiring keynote speakers
• Experience live demonstrations
• Learn industry tips, tricks, and insights
• Explore opportunities in recording, songwriting, performance, multimedia, broadcasting, production, stage management, sound, lighting, and more

Whether you dream of releasing your first song, producing beats, becoming an audio engineer, DJ, broadcaster, content creator, or professional performer, this symposium is designed to help rangatahi discover opportunities, develop their skills, and find their pathway into Aotearoa's music and creative industries.

If this sounds like you, register your interest today and we'll be in touch.

https://forms.gle/EYA9vMAMtTikY55X8

Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to be part of something special!

08/06/2026

Look what’s back! Come and join Gymnastics Waitara for some holiday fun. Check out the details below.

🚨 July School Holidays are nearly here 🚨
Looking for something active and exciting these July School Holidays? Bring your friends along for a day of gymnastics 🤸‍♀️ ninja fun 🥷🏾 flips, swings, spins, Jump Jam, and creative crafts 🎨
Choose from half‑day or full‑day sessions, perfect for all ages and abilities.

Everyone’s welcome.
Register now at www.gymnasticswaitara.co.nz

03/06/2026

Recap of May …

Our AGM done and dusted for 2026, saw us farewell a local legend.
North Taranaki Sport & Recreation Incorporated jumping onboard with Replay collecting donations of quality sports gear and equipment to help support our community being active.

May saw vibrant community spirit shine through in premier and men's netball, primary school inter-sports, and the high-energy Box Office Boxing New Plymouth took centre stage. Push Fitness shared their passion with locals, while junior basketball and badminton join us every Tuesday. Tysons Waitara Netball Whanau day was a hit at Whai Tapuwae no Rongo. Waitara War Memorial Hall saw an annual prize giving and Poultry & Pigeon show.

Thank you everyone for choosing North Taranaki Sport & Recreation Incorporated to host your event.

We're grateful for the support of Toi Foundation, Taranaki Electricity Trust, New Plymouth District Council, and Te Tai Pari Board.

Ready to host your next event? Get in touch today at [email protected]

28/05/2026

At our most recent Hui-ā-tau, Annual General Meeting, we wanted to acknowledge the retirement of one of our longest serving Board Members, Mr Daryl Warburton.

Shortly after starting his new role as Principal at Waitara High School in 2017, he was appointed to the North Taranaki Sport and Recreation Incorporated (NTSRINC) Board where he has gifted his time, patience and expertise to the organisation for a total of 9 years. In that time he has led the Board as Chairman for many of those years including a short stint as the Board Secretary.

We are fortunate to retain his time and skills within our Pavillion Project Sub Committee, to help see to fruition a long overdue community project that is going to get underway shortly, thanks to funding from Taranaki Electricity Trust and Toi Foundation.

Keep an eye out on our page for further updates!!

Pictured Below: Board Members at the AGM, Abbie Bailey-Nowell, Marina Healey, Tiri Porter, Daryl, Karleena Schwass and Daryn Nevin.

25/05/2026

Thanks Push Fitness for choosing Whai Tapuwae no Rongo to host your event. We love seeing your members and our locals in action.

Looking for somewhere to host your next event get in touch with [email protected]

21/05/2026

We loved hosting the Inter Schools Sports day at Whai Tapuwae nõ Rongo. Thank you to Waitara Bears Rugby League Club and Maanaki Coffee for your support in hosting today. Thanks to Tikorangi School for choosing North Taranaki Sport & Recreation Incorporated as your venue.

19/05/2026

Awesome afternoon today with junior basketball at the Waitara War Memorial Hall. Free Tuesdays? Come on down and support our tamariki from 3.30pm.

Thank you to Waitara Basketball Association for supporting local.

18/05/2026

Come and support Waitara High School.

Senior boys basketball playing at home in the school gym 7pm tonight.

See below for all other sports team fixtures.

15/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last night. What an epic night it was to host Netball Taranaki Premier 3 and Men’s netball. Awesome to see our local clubs in action.

Big shout out to Waitara Taiohi Trust Manaaki Coffee, cool to have you guys hang out with us 😍

15/05/2026

Free this evening? Come along to Whai Tapuwae no Rongo and support local. Bring a seat, blanket and come and enjoy some coffee and great netball! Free entry 😍