In 1989, Sport Canterbury was established as the Regional Sports Trust for the Waitaha Te Tai Poutini region. In 2021, the role of sport is to provide people of all ages with a sense of community and connection. Sport Canterbury is also the home of Healthy Families Ōtautahi, Healthy Active Learning, Community Strength and Balance, and Green Prescription, collaborating with partners in health and education to improve outcomes for the wellbeing of our whānau.