Helping rangatahi athletes in Waitaha break through barriers, build confidence and step into their potential.

We back young sportspeople with the right people, guidance and opportunities around them, so talent is not limited by circumstance.

Tātai Whetū Waitaha opens doors for young sportspeople who may not otherwise access the support around high performance sport. Through mentoring, coaching, education and community connection, we help rangatahi grow as athletes, leaders and people.

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We grow the next generation of leaders through sport.

Tātai Whetū Waitaha uses sport as the starting point for something bigger: confidence, connection, leadership and a stronger sense of possibility for young people across Waitaha Canterbury.

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With the right support around her, Lucy has found her way back to loving being on her bike. Her vulnerability, tenacity and willingness to keep going are all hers. But it shows what becomes possible when athletes have a place, a team and a programme built to support the person, not just the performance.

We could tell you more. But it means more coming from Lucy herself.

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By partnering with Tātai Whetū Waitaha, your organisation can help talented young athletes access the coaching, expertise, mentoring and opportunities they need to progress.

This is more than brand exposure. It is a meaningful partnership with young people whose influence can reach far beyond sport.

You will see the difference your investment makes through athlete stories, programme outcomes and clear reporting that can be shared with your people, customers and decision-makers.

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  • “I would not be riding my bike today if it weren’t for Tātai Whetū Waitaha.”

    —Lucy Reeves, Cyclist

  • “I now have the right people in my corner to help me reach my goals. Having a team around me that genuinely believes in what I’m trying to achieve has made all the difference.”

    —Mya Phillips, Athletics

  • “Being part of Tātai Whetū has given me so much more than financial support. I’ve had access to specialists, built relationships with athletes my own age who want it just as badly as I do, and realised that reaching the highest level is genuinely possible.”

    —Reo Takeuchi, Karate

  • "Living away from home, without any family nearby, I’ve had to find that support elsewhere and Tātai Whetū has become exactly that for me. They are the people I can call when something’s not right, the guidance I can lean on, and the reason I’ve never had to face the hard and challenging parts of sport entirely on my own."

    —Sienna French, Trampolinist

  • "Besides training knowledge, Tatai Whetu Waitaha has taught me the importance of relationships and partnerships with people and organisations and that being around positive people can result in a positive outcome."

    Luke Street, Speed Skating

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