Bay of Plenty Basketball Foundation
We are pursuing a vibrant and socially connected Tauranga where young people have their horizon of possibility lifted.
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Whai
1. (noun) stingray
2. (verb) to chase, persue, look for, aim at.
Our vision is best described through our name - Whai. Whai is a TeReo Māori word which means to “chase” or “pursue.”
We are pursuing a vibrant and socially connected city where young people have their horizon of possibility lifted.
Possibilities of education, life experiences, meaningful work and contributing back into the community.
We do this through our events, programmes and teams including.
Whai Academy | Whai Tribe | Whai In-schools | Whai Girls Got Game | Whai Holiday Camps | Whai ‘Learn With Us’ Events | Whai Eliete Camps | Whai Youth Employability Programme | Whai Home Games in NBL and Tauihi Leagues
Our name represents our community connections and social purpose, and our partnership with Mana Whenua across the region.
Whai HQ is in Birch Avenue, Tauranga connecting us with our local Hapu Ngati Tamarawaho. The Kopurererua stream which runs close by was used as a training ground by young Māori seeking to catch kia. Keeping with the history of the area, Whai HQ is used today to help inspire, train and equipment young people for service in the community and prepare them for meaningful work.
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We are pursuing a vibrant and socially connected city where young people have their horizon of possibility lifted. Possibilities of education, life experiences, and meaningful work. We do this through our events, programmes and teams.
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