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2025 WORKPLACE CHALLENGE

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Get moving, feel better, and have fun with your team!


Looking for a fun way to boost wellbeing and connection in your workplace? The Sport Manawatū Workplace Challenge is back and this year, we’re teaming up with local tech legends Nodero, who are building a brand-new digital activity tracker to help you and your team stay on top of your movement.

Whether you’re already active or just starting out, this four-week challenge is all about moving more together. Aim for 10,000+ steps a day, take part in challenge boosters, and enjoy some friendly motivation (plus spot prizes!) along the way.

It’s easy to join, fun to do, and a great way to build energy, connection, and wellbeing at work.

Register your team of four now (or as an individual) and step into a healthier, happier workplace.


Privacy

We respect your privacy. During the Challenge, your first name and team name might appear on the leaderboard. If you’d rather keep a low profile, just let us know.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Dates

The Workplace Challenge runs from 5 May - 1 June 2025 across Palmerston North and the Manawatū, Tararua, and Horowhenua districts.

Cost*

$100 for a team of four, or $25 for an individual.

Tracking + Logging

  • Use a smartwatch or smartphone pedometer as only real, tracked steps count.

  • Log your steps by 6pm every Monday.

Prizes

  • Top team + top individual = prizes + bragging rights

  • Loads of spot prizes

  • Bonus: Feel good, live healthier.​​​​​​​

Wheels Week (19–25 May)

How the points work

Challenge boosters

Nodero are digital experts - and human beings. They blend cutting-edge software development with top-tier professional services to build software that works. Need a custom app? A slick internal system? A smoother user experience? They’ve got you. Their team partners with yours to deliver clean code, clear outcomes, and zero nonsense. Whether you're modernising legacy systems or building from scratch, Nodero are there to make technology feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower.

Find out more.

*While we’d love to make the Workplace Challenge free, we’re a not-for-profit organisation and events like this come with real costs like resources, marketing, and staff time to bring it all to life.