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Recent Content List Workplaces
| Active Workplaces |
| Kiwi's are an active nation and there's nothing we like more than getting outside to play sport or other forms of active recreation. However, we are also required to work. Active workplaces allow us to foster an environment of activity while in our places of employment. The average fulltime worker will spend over half of their waking hours at their place [read more] |
| Active Workplaces |
| Sport Manawatu runs 3 programmes in workplaces to get people active. The BNZ Workplace Challenge iMove Workplaces is all about leaving the car at home and using active modes of transport (such as walking or biking) to get to work. iMove will be running in conjunction with the BNZ Workplace Challenge from 1 November 2010 to 12 December 2010. For more information, click [read more] |
| Activity of the week- Squash |
| Squash is a fantastic sport that gets you fit and healthy, as well as being a lot of fun. It is fast paced; unlike some sports it seems like it never stops, mainly because of the enclosed court area. This means the ball is never far away and you never seem to have an excuse for a break. So a [read more] |
| Advice from TLC - How honest are you? |
| Your body is a very honest system. Yet the most frequently used strategy for an uncomfortable and inconvenient symptom is to ignore it - right!Symptoms are your body's English. They can be uncomfortable and inconvenient however they never present without a good reason. Everyday your body will give you feedback. It indicates how tired you are, which part aches, what gets [read more] |
| Amazing Race on Bikes |
| Looking for a fun way to finish the week off while clocking up loads of minutes with your team mates[...] |
| Event Information: Friday December 6 2010, Sport Manawatu, Palmerston North. Pick up your pack to complete the hunt at your chosen time (either 3pm or 4pm) at Sport Manawatu (50 Queen St). On the Day 1. Bike to work or make sure you bring your bike in! Make sure you have your helmet on too! 2. Check in at the Sport Manawatu(50 Queen St, [read more] |
| Ask an Expert |
| For all our workplace challenge participants... We have four fabulous experts standing by to answer all your questions; how to stay motivated, nutrition tips, how to avoid injuries... you ask it we answer! Check out our experts profiles and ask away......To see what's already been asked (and answered) go to the forum here. Our experts Desk Bound Debby Job: Data analystHobbies: Spending time with my [read more] |
| Benefits of an Active Workplace |
| What are the benefits of an active workplace? 1. A mentally healthy workplace has a beneficial effect on turnover and absenteeism. 2. Can improve worker health, save money and increase productivity. 3. Increased job satisfaction, which has a flow -on effect to customer care and company loyalty. 4. Can assist workers to stay healthier and prevent early retirement due to lifestyle diseases. 5. Fewer accidents and injuries. 6. Enhance [read more] |
| BNZ Workplace Challenge |
| What is the BNZ Workplace Challenge? The BNZ Workplace challenge run by Sport Manawatu is a FREE five week challenge to get you and your workplace moving! You simply get active and record how many minutes of activity you do. The BNZ Workplace Challenge starts November 5. Throughout the challenge teams have the opportunity to take part in a number of sports and [read more] |
| BNZ Workplace Challenge - Results Page |
| Congratulations on finishing the BNZ Workplace Challenge! The results page will be unavailable until the winners are announced on Wednesday. Watch out for a winners enewsletter coming your way... [read more] |
| CoachCorp: A programme that supports local sport |
| CoachCorp is a sport volunteer recruitment programme that gives employees the opportunity to coach, [...] |
| Programme aims To increase the numbers of coaches in the community and the quality of coaching. Bring benefits to employees, businesses and to people participating in sport. Companies that are part of the CoachCorp programme contribute to New Zealand sport by allowing participating employees flexi-time to be coaches, managers and officials in school and club level sport. This allows more [read more] |
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