Case Studies

With a global movement underway to get rid of white and light-coloured uniforms, here’s how New Zealand Cricket are saying no to white uniforms so girls stay in the game for longer. Cricket is just one of many codes right now bringing about change for good.

The PredictWind Girls Champs has been running at Kohimarama Yacht Club for more than 30 years. Take a look at the impact this is having on the sport by providing more opportunities for females in sailing - both on and off the water.

Journeys Central Otago identified a need within the community to connect and develop self-confidence, resilience, and outdoor skills in young women. What started off as a pilot focussed on mountain biking and on-foot adventures has grown to involve a co-design approach to meet the needs of the local kōhine.

Started just over a year ago, Sea Sisters wanted to create a space for women to meet and be active together. Through the support of Sport NZ Tu Manawa funding, they have embraced an ethos of empowering young women to achieve goals they set themselves.

With a focus on what young women would like to do, Kohine Maia aims to empower through well-being, social connectivity and enjoying new experiences to gain a sense of achievement. Their co-design approach helps better understand participant needs while promoting leadership and collaboration.

Yeah Girls was piloted in 2018/19. During the 3 years since, the programme has been elevated with support from the Sport NZ Activation Fund. It runs over a number of regions for participants aged 10 – 17 and encourages girls to be active with a modified version of the game of cricket. The focus is on creating a non-pressured, enjoyable environment.

Focussed on encouraging young people to enjoy mountain biking, WORD is working to build the confidence of young women, encouraging new friendships and fostering a lifelong love of mountain biking. Meet the amazing young women involved in creating and leading the mahi.

Forward Foundation understand that traditional sport isn't for everyone and have created a club that's fun, free and just for girls. The Not-So-Sports Club (NSSC) offers recreational activities and a chance to make new friends every Wednesday of the school term for high school aged girls in Canterbury. Girls are collected from schools and can have a go at fun activities like Zorbing, Top Team, walks and outdoor games.

The power of the sisterhood, friendships and peer influence as motivators for young women are what Surely Skate is all about. Surely Skate have created a space where young women can learn new skills while hanging out and connecting with friends. Surely skate is built on volunteers and passion. They provide a supportive and all-inclusive environment within the skating community along with local events and workshops.