The main aim of Project Energize is to increase the quality and quantity of physical activity and improve the nutritional status of Primary and Intermediate aged school children in the Waikato. The latest Ministry of Health stats reflected positively for our region, as they show that in 2016/17 Waikato had the highest percentage of healthy weight children in the country. 

The MOH charts show that between 2011 and 2016/17  there has been consistent, positive and significant change for the Waikato 2-14 year olds, increasing the percentage of healthy weight whilst at the same time the number of overweight and obese level for children decreasing.

2011-12.jpg


Project Energize carried out evaluations between 2005 and 2011 and results had made slow and steady but consistent change from 2005 to 2011. The Waikato DHB has funded Project Energize to be in every Primary and intermediate School consistently since 2009 and these results really show the benefits of being able to offer constant and strong support to our schools and communities to make changes.

2016-17-(1).jpg

We see Energize as in important piece of the puzzle for these results and by no means the only reason that these results are so positive!

Waikato regional statistics exciting for Energize

More News Articles

~/getmedia/65653fc3-f92d-4dc0-bdca-6220cfcd283d/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3755440.jpg.aspx?width=480&height=320&ext=.jpg
What is

What is 'hubbing' and how can it help to increase participation and optimise facilities?

04/09/2023

Many folks associate a sports hub with facilities. Bricks and mortar. They’re partly right. But often the facilities are a by-product of the mahi (work) that’s occurred behind the scenes. Mahi that, in many cases, has taken years...

Click to read more

~/getmedia/1e9c7e3d-61bc-4c72-b9f2-76549be26cbb/CategoriesSlide2023.png.aspx?width=480&height=270&ext=.png
Nominations are open for the 2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards

Nominations are open for the 2023 Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards

31/07/2023

The Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards are open for the fourth year; celebrating, recognising and acknowledging play, active recreation and sport organisations, initiatives and people in the Waikato region.

Click to read more

~/getmedia/11ebc2f7-5359-492f-bcb5-d841ace747f5/Untitled-1.png.aspx?width=480&height=320&ext=.png
The Third Team – Who are they?

The Third Team – Who are they?

23/06/2023

I want to talk about match officials. If you are involved in sport, you’ll have a keen awareness of them.

Click to read more

~/getmedia/ff7f5047-e00a-4012-b1cb-93aa6f7241ab/DisasterReliefFund-copy2.png.aspx?width=480&height=270&ext=.png
Fund established to support sport and physical activity in the Coromandel

Fund established to support sport and physical activity in the Coromandel

26/05/2023

To address the challenges faced by the Thames-Coromandel community, the Thames-Coromandel Disaster Relief Fund for Play, Active Recreation and Sport fund has been established.

Click to read more

Working...