Sparc invests $4.4 million in active communities

Several regions throughout New Zealand are the latest to benefit from a $4.4 million Active Communities investment from Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sparc), aimed at increasing physical activity levels within the community.

These regions include Auckland, Canterbury, Hawke's Bay, Bay of Plenty, Nelson-Tasman and Wairarapa.

The latest investment round brings Sparc's total communities investment to date to $5.8 million.

The organisation's General Manager - Participation, Deb Hurdle, said the investment would provide communities with more access to quality information, services and programmes.

"We are working with local government to provide more opportunities for people to participate in their communities and to create supportive physical activity environments".

Hurdle commended those involved as their hard work has paved the way for new and innovative projects.

Sparc now has Active Communities partnerships with over 30 territorial authorities.