GET ACTIVE

​​​​​​​Everyone’s got a reason for being active. What’s yours?

This summer, we’re celebrating the real stories behind movement across our region. From early-morning walkers and weekend sport lovers to people who simply feel better after getting outside, we want to hear what moves you.

Your reason might be heartfelt, funny, unexpected, or deeply personal. Whatever it is, it matters because your story has the power to inspire someone else to get moving too.

Share your reason and you’ll go in the draw to win our Move Your Way prize pack worth $250. We’ll also feature selected stories across our channels over summer and throughout 2026, helping us understand what motivates our communities and ensuring decisions are guided by your voice.

You can enter with a photo, a short video (under 30 seconds), or a paragraph or two. 

So, what moves you? ENTER HERE.

Tell us what moves you and go in to win a 

$250 Move Your Way

prize pack.*

*Terms and conditions apply, see bottom of this Page.

Need inspiration?

Check out what others have told us.

Our Head of Communications and Impact has a few special reasons for what moves her. Watch here.

Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility: Entry is open to residents of Palmerston North, Manawatū, Tararua, Horowhenua, and Ōtaki aged 16 years and over.

2. How to Enter: Participants must submit their reason for being active using the official online form between 1 December 2025 and 31 January 2026. Multiple entries are permitted.

3. Use of Stories: By ticking the consent box on the form, entrants agree that Sport Manawatū may use their story, first name, and any supplied images or videos for promotional and reporting purposes.

4. Prize Draw: One winner will be selected in early February 2026 and will receive a Move Your Way prize pack valued at $250. The winner will be contacted directly. If we cannot make contact within seven days, a new winner will be selected.

5. General: Sport Manawatū reserves the right to moderate or discard entries that are offensive, inappropriate, or incomplete, and may amend or cancel the promotion if necessary. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.