Welcome to Sport Manawatu

Your information hub for sport and active recreation in the Manawatu. We are committed to promoting physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle, our work includes developing capability of coaches and clubs, working with schools, running community events, attracting significant sports events to the area and more. We have been active as a charitable trust since 1987 serving the Manawatu, Tararua and Horowhenua. Our vision is everyone active everyday.

Get your kumu off the couch!
Wednesday 24th of June
No one type of physical activity suits everyone! So what does your club or activity have to offer? A Manawatu iwi radio prog read more...
Palmerston North's Lush named Indoor Netball Ambassador
Thursday 2nd of July
Nic Lush has been named the New Zealand Indoor Netball ambassador after years of playing, administer read more...

Hard work pays off for Manawatu GymSports
Wednesday 1st of July
Manawatu Gymsports Inc have successfully completed the Sport Manawatu Club Assist programme. Sport M read more...

Are you the busiest person in the Manawatu? Prove it!
Tuesday 30th of June
Sport Manawatu is looking for the busiest person in the Manawatu who believes they can't possib read more...

North Island Age Group Badminton Championships 2009
Arena Manawatu. Sunday 5th of July
The North Island Age Group Badminton Champs is one of the largest Badminton tournaments in New Zealand and is occurring right read more...
Pre season rugby: Manawatu Turbos v Taranaki
FMG Stadium, Palmerston North. Friday 3rd of July
The first official pre-season match for the Manawatu Turbos in 2009 read more...

Palmerston runners who completed the Wellington half marathon Palmerston North athletes featured across the marathon, half marathon and 1 read more...
Tim Seaholme who has been selected to coach the New Zealand under 15 girls Table Tennis read more...
Manawatu's NZU20 Rugby Representatives who are world champions following the World under 20 Rugby Cup. Coach Dave read more...