Our award winning GIRL POWA Programme is designed to address the decline in participation in sport and active recreation among
teenage girls.
GIRL POWA allows teen girls aged 12-18 years to adventure for free when accompanied by a paying adult female (19+ years old).
Our '2 for 1' ticket is so that an adult female can come along to support, inspire the girls and show them that adventures are not just for boys. Mums, Nanas, Sisters, Cousins, Aunties and friends come along with their teen and the all-female environment creates a safe space, where teens are fully supported.
The benefits of taking part in outdoor activities are huge.
Our '2 for 1' ticket is so that an adult female can come along to support, inspire the girls and show them that adventures are not just for boys. Mums, Nanas, Sisters, Cousins, Aunties and friends come along with their teen and the all-female environment creates a safe space, where teens are fully supported.
The benefits of taking part in outdoor activities are huge.
- helps our girls grow in confidence,
- boost their self-esteem,
- help them make new friends
- provide a physical challenge
- make connections with their whenua.
A fun day with my daughter and our friends (we signed up together), the most precious moment was when a girl who seemed scared to do the abseiling came down together with Kate. I was so touched and I think this experience was possibly life changing for her.
Well done Kate. You were never pushy, respected people's boundaries and at the same time encouraging.
Not easy but you really managed that extremely well."
Empowering girls through active recreation
Award Winning
In 2024 GIRL POWA , along with our POWA programme, won the Women in Sport Aotearoa Innovation Impact Award and was also awarded Supreme winner during their Change in Action week.
GIRL POWA also won the 2024 Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whau Oranga Te Tohu - Whakaaweawe Kaupap/ Outstanding Event/Programme Award. The Award "recognises the significant contribution that events and programmes make to outdoor recreation and adventure activities in New Zealand."
Previously in 2023 GIRL POWA was a finalist in the Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusion category at Sort Waikato's annual Sport and Active Recreation Awards.
GIRL POWA also won the 2024 Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whau Oranga Te Tohu - Whakaaweawe Kaupap/ Outstanding Event/Programme Award. The Award "recognises the significant contribution that events and programmes make to outdoor recreation and adventure activities in New Zealand."
Previously in 2023 GIRL POWA was a finalist in the Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusion category at Sort Waikato's annual Sport and Active Recreation Awards.
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Kate featured in this article in LockerRoomNZ talking about her commitment to empowering women and girls. You can read the article here.
