17 Jun 2026

Hi Waitākere Community, 

After a lot of discussion today, we've made the difficult decision to cancel our Crude Comedian event.

Unfortunately, the combination of winter weather and tight household budgets across our community has had a significant impact on ticket sales which meant the event was not financially viable. 

If you have bought a ticket please email waitakerepta@gmail.com with your account details so that we can arrange a refund for you.

We look forward to bringing you events in the future, 

The Waitākere Parent Teacher Association

17 Jun 2026

Hey team,

Here’s a drill that might be helpful at training. It can be adapted for different ability levels and is great for building decision-making, movement, and passing accuracy. We’ve found it works well because players get lots of touches on the ball and it can easily be made more challenging as skills improve.

Give it a go if it suits what you're working on. Let me know how it goes!

 

Gen

 

Defending – Mirror & Deny

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzPJPCg5SCg

 

Skill: Footwork, staying with your player, intercepting

Setup:

Players in pairs.
One attacker, one defender.
Mark a 5m x 5m square.
How to play:

Attacker moves around the square.
Defender mirrors every movement.
After 20 seconds, a feeder passes the ball to the attacker.
Defender tries to intercept or force a poor pass.
Coaching cues:

Stay side-on.
Quick feet, don't cross over.
Watch the attacker's hips.

15 Jun 2026

Let’s Chat! 🌟 
Our upcoming “Learning Chats” are a relaxed 10‑minute conversation between parents and teachers. This is an opportunity to talk about your child’s mid-year report, celebrate their progress, and discuss next steps for the rest of the year. 

Bookings open: Monday 22nd June

Date of Learning Chats: Wednesday 29th July  

Times: 1:20 – 8:00pm 

Mid-Year Reports: Sent home 3 July  

If you would like to book a time slot, you can do so through Skool Loop. If you need assistance making a booking, please call the office. We look forward to connecting with you and working together to support your child’s learning. 

15 Jun 2026

Hi All,

 

I'm positive this is not about our supporters; however, I do need to pass the below message from Sport Waitakere regarding sideline behavior. If you have any issues, please reach out to me so I can address asap. 

Thanks

Gen Richardson 

 

Kia ora Koutou,

As we move through the 2026 netball season, I am writing to all schools, clubs, coaches, managers, players, parents, whānau and supporters to address a concerning trend that has emerged across several competitions.

Over recent weeks, Netball Waitākere has received an increasing number of reports relating to unacceptable sideline behaviour, poor sportsmanship, verbal abuse, intimidation, and conduct that falls well short of the standards we expect both on and off the court. These incidents have involved players, coaches, team officials, and spectators, and in some cases have had a significant impact on the wellbeing and enjoyment of young participants.

Let me be absolutely clear: there is no place for this behaviour in our game or at our centre!
Netball Waitākere operates under a Zero Tolerance approach to abuse, harassment, discrimination, bullying, threatening behaviour, racism, and any conduct that compromises the safety and wellbeing of participants. This applies equally to players, coaches, managers, officials, parents, and spectators.
While competition and passion are important parts of sport, they must never come at the expense of respect. We expect all members of our community to demonstrate good sportsmanship, respect umpires and officials, support teammates and opponents appropriately, and contribute positively to the environment around the court.
We also proudly support the "Love Their Game" philosophy. This initiative reminds us that sport should be a place where young people feel safe, supported, encouraged, and empowered to participate. Every interaction we have as adults contributes to the experience our young people have in sport. The way we behave on the sideline, the language we use, and the example we set matters.
Our players should leave the court remembering the game, the friendships, the challenges, and the enjoyment of competition, not the behaviour of adults or opponents.
I ask all schools and clubs to please share this message with your coaches, managers, players, parents, and supporters. Take the opportunity to reinforce your own expectations around behaviour and remind everyone of their responsibility to uphold the values of our game.
Where unacceptable behaviour occurs, Netball Waitākere will continue to investigate reports and take appropriate action in accordance with our policies and regulations. This may include formal warnings, disciplinary action, removal from venues, suspension of individuals, or referral to relevant governing bodies where appropriate.
The overwhelming majority of our community continues to demonstrate the values that make netball such a special sport. Thank you to those who consistently model respect, inclusion, sportsmanship, and care for others, manaakitanga. Together, we can ensure Netball Waitākere remains an environment where every participant feels welcome, safe, and able to "love their game".
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our netball community.
"Be competitive. Be passionate. Be respectful. Let our players Love Their Game."

 

Ngā mihi,

Murray Gardiner

General Manager

15 Jun 2026

There are still tickets available for our PTA fundraiser coming up on Friday 26 June. Tickets available through Kindo. (If you are considering coming please purchase your tickets this week as we need final numbers in order to plan for this fun evening!)

Get ready for a night of laughs at the Waitākere Primary Crude Comedy Quiz, proudly held by the Waitākere Primary PTA! Hosted by Alan McElroy, this R18 event is not for the prude and promises plenty of cheeky fun.

Friday 26 June 2026 Doors open 6pm for drinks and nibbles, quiz kicks off 7pm Redwood Park Golf Club, 13 Knox Road, Swanson.

Tickets are $30 and include entry plus a drink sponsored by Ray White Swanson. There’ll be spot prizes, raffles to win, and loads of laughs to be had. First in, first served for tables, so gather your team and nab your table today! Get your tickets now on Kindo and join the fun!