Healthy Active Learning

Healthy Active Learning is a joint government initiative between Sport NZ and the Ministries of Health and Education to improve the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi through healthy eating and drinking and quality physical activity. Part of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy, Healthy Active Learning is supported by Government investment from 2020 through to 2028.

Our work in Counties Manukau

CLM Community Sport is a partner with Sport New Zealand and employs the Healthy Active Learning Advisory workforce to work with 60 primary and intermediate schools across the Counties Manukau region.

Evidence shows that physical activity and nutrition in children is linked to their academic achievement along with positive physical and mental wellbeing. Schools and Kura have access to a dedicated and skilled workforce that supports them to create environments where:

Education settings value and prioritise quality play, active recreation, sport, and health and physical education.

Education settings support and promote quality food and drink environments.

Education settings value Mātauranga Māori and promote culturally distinctive approaches to play, active recreation, sport, kai and inu, and curriculum delivery.

Teachers and kaiako implement active teaching and learning approaches and deliver quality health and physical education.

Education settings work effectively with whānau and their local community to enable inclusive and equitable access to play, active recreation, sport, and quality food and drink.

Our Healthy Active Learning team

Nikki Johnson

Schools & Kura Manager

Nikki joins our team after roles as a Professional Expert in Physical Education as part of the Play.Sport initiative and as a Physical Education Advisor with Sport New Zealand. She has experience in the education sector as the Head of Physical Education and Health at Mangere College and as a Director of Sport at a secondary school in England. In 2019, Nikki was awarded an Education Doctorate with the thesis title being ‘Primary School Physical Education: Professional Learning as a Partnership between a Specialist and Generalists’. In her spare time, she enjoys golf and cycling having participated in numerous competitive sports in the past.

Flo Rodwell

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

Flo Rodwell is the Healthy Active Learning Advisor for schools across Papatoetoe and Ōtara. She is passionate about supporting tamariki and kaiako to be active, connected, and confident in their learning. Flo sees Physical Education as whole-body learning—honouring the body as it is, supporting long-term wellbeing, and creating experiences that build respect for ourselves, our environment, and our communities.
In this role, she works alongside schools to strengthen the HPE curriculum, grow teacher confidence, and embed sustainable, meaningful practices that bring movement and wellbeing into everyday learning. Her focus is on practical support, genuine relationships, and empowering tamariki to thrive.

Kevin Charlie (KC)

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

Tū ana-a au i te karamatamatatanga o toku maunga a Maunga Pū
Ka whakaheke taku titiro ki nga wai mākohakoha o te awa e rere ana a Ruaikakau
Tera te awa e rere ana ki ngā tōpito katoa o toku pā, a Ureia
Tēra a Vaeruarangi Ariki te rātā whakaruruhau o te pā
Ko Maunga Pū kei runga, ko te Aītutaki kei ona rekereke
Ko Kevin Charlie toku ingoa.

KC serves as a Healthy Active Learning Advisor for schools across Māngere, Ōtāhuhu, and Ōtara. He worked in tertiary education for over a decade teaching fitness, sport and recreation.

As a father of four boys and Koro to three mokopuna, whānau drives his mahi. KC believes that embracing the ways of our Tūpuna is the pathway to healthy living. Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou e roa whakatū.

In his work with schools, KC uses ko wai au and whakapapa to form positive relationships. His approach focuses on understanding each school's needs and providing tools to deliver an inclusive, robust HPE programme where tamariki and staff flourish.

Rosie Koloti

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

Rosie Koloti joined CLM Community Sport as an Advisor after seven years of teaching in the classroom, most of that time spent in junior classrooms.
She is passionate about Healthy Active Learning and the belief that movement is essential, not just for physical health, but for the overall wellbeing of our Tamariki. Growing up, movement was her biggest vehicle for learning, and she hopes her work with schools will help others value and experience this perspective.

Rosie believes that integrating more movement into the school day supports Kaiako to teach important values such as communication, friendships and perseverance, while also making learning more engaging and enjoyable for Tamariki.

Outside of work, Rosie loves spending time outdoors with her family, watching her children play sport, and staying active herself through indoor netball and coaching.

Nicola Bailey

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

Nicola is the Healthy Active Learning Advisor for many schools across Franklin and Papakura. She is passionate about ensuring tamariki have access to high-quality Health and Physical Education. Nicola sees her role as supporting kaiako by providing the resources, skills, and confidence they need to deliver meaningful learning experiences for their ākonga.
In her role, Nicola works alongside schools, tumuaki, and kaiako to strengthen the HPE curriculum, build teacher capability, and support initiatives that create sustainable change. Nicola is committed to empowering schools and educators to deliver high-quality Health and Physical Education, fostering environments where tamariki can thrive.

Tracey-Lee Dalton

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

Tracey-Lee is passionate about education and empowering life-long learners. Consequently she gained Master degrees in both Management and Education and a doctorate regarding Wellbeing at Auckland University. Throughout her educational career she has worked in a range of sectors from early childhood to tertiary. Her broad professional experience includes working as a Health tutor, Kiwisport Manager and teaching special needs students. Within the learning area of Health and Physical Education she held leadership roles including EOTC Quality Management Lead, Health & Safety Lead and Outdoor Education Head of Department. She has been involved in sports coaching, serving on committees and running community events. She is an active person who enjoys a range of sports and outdoor activities with her whanau.

Paige Saies

Community Connector

As a Healthy Active Learning Community Connector, Paige Saies is passionate about supporting schools to create meaningful and engaging opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi. She holds a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and brings experience from her previous role working within a high school sport department. Paige is committed to helping schools strengthen their physical activity environments, build meaningful community connections, and deliver fun, inclusive experiences. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys playing squash and spending time with her whānau.

Victoria Pone

Community Connector

Victoria is a Healthy Active Learning Community Connector. Working alongside schools and communities to help tamariki lead healthy, active, and positive lives. Born and raised in the beautiful Māngere, she is a NZ-born Samoan, and the values of aiga and community guide everything I do.

Vic has been with CLM Community Sport since 2018, and she strives to build strong, genuine relationships with schools, whānau, and community partners. Outside of work, she stays active and enjoys playing sport, with touch as her main sport. She is passionate about creating inclusive, positive spaces where everyone can grow, connect, and thrive together

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