Manaaki Kōtiro

Manaaki Kōtiro is our girls programme. It is focused on uplifting the wairua (spirit) of the next generation of Mana Wāhine.

Manaaki Kōtiro provides a safe space for kōhine and wāhine (girls and young women) - particularly those in higher deprivation communities – to enjoy non-competitive physical activity that nurtures their wellbeing.

We apply for community funding grants to make this mahi possible. All of the coaching programmes are provided FREE to kōtiro, so cost is never a barrier to participation. Most delivery is taking place in partnership with schools or straight to their kāinga.

We support to break down any limiting beliefs they may have about being physically active, and our sessions incorporate our values of manaakitanga and whakawhanaungatanga to foster confidence, motivation, connection to self, others, and taiao, and to ultimately encourage a lifelong love of moving and being active. And if your skateboard can accompany you on this journey, that is a bonus for us.

Gina Reed (Ngapuhi) founded the programme after identifying a need for additional resources to support Māori kōhine and wāhine to get active in a way that has a whanau and fun approach. 

Epsom Girls Grammer

Our MK leaders from Inzone Māori Girls Boarding Hostel support the lunchtime sessions at their school.

Are you a School Sports Co-ordinator or someone who works to support the hauora of kōtiro? We would love to collaborate, please get in touch below...