About WaterBoy
Sport can change what a young person believes is possible.
WaterBoy makes participation achievable, practical, dignified, and connected to real personal growth.
Purpose
To provide opportunities for rangatahi to experience growth through personal development.
Mission
To collaborate with local communities to improve hauora using sport as a vehicle.
Vision
To make participation in sport and physical activity achievable for every Kiwi.
Real barriers. Real support. Real follow-through.
We work alongside whanau, schools, clubs, sponsors, funders, and local organisations to remove practical barriers such as fees, gear, uniforms, transport and access.
- Kia Haehaa: Be Humble
- Kia Hiakai: Be Hungry
- Kia Mohio: Be Smart
The work is practical on purpose: make the next step possible, then stay close enough to help it happen.
Meet the WaterBoy team.
Halle
Manager
Recipient support, relationships, coordination, and the practical details that help rangatahi get into sport.
Hamish Kinnaird
Manager
Operations, sponsor care, systems, communications, and making sure support turns into clear next actions.
WaterBoy exists because sport can change what a young person believes is possible. Participation builds confidence, belonging, routine, friendships, and connection.
We work with local communities to make sport and physical activity achievable for more rangatahi by listening first, understanding the practical barrier, and connecting the right support around them.
Purpose, Mission, Vision
Purpose: To provide opportunities for rangatahi to experience growth through personal development.
Mission: To collaborate with local communities to improve hauora using sport as a vehicle.
Vision: To make participation in sport and physical activity achievable for every Kiwi.
Values: Kia Haehaa - Be Humble. Kia Hiakai - Be Hungry. Kia Mohio - Be Smart.
Lugtons Partnership
Our partnership with Lugtons has been instrumental in helping us achieve our mission. Together, we're creating lasting change in communities across New Zealand, providing opportunities and support where it's needed most.
Meet Our Team
Meet the WaterBoy team
Halle — Manager
Recipient support, relationships, coordination, and the practical details that help rangatahi get into sport.
Hamish Kinnaird — Manager
Operations, sponsor care, systems, communications, and making sure support turns into clear next actions.
Supported by governance and community partners who keep WaterBoy focused, accountable, and aligned to its purpose.