Injury Prevention

From physios, nutritionists and sports physicians, the message is clear: there's no single magic fix -  injury prevention comes down...
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The Top Two Inches: Mental Skills and Wellbeing in Rowing

Why mastering your mindset is just as important as building physical power    Rowing is often described as a battle...
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Development aim of the game in rowing’s long journey

On the day an inspirational athlete achieves a significant first, those in her footsteps begin their own quest for greatness....
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The 2km Erg test, why is it so feared?

Top tips for a 2k Erg test    For many a rower, just the thought of a 2k erg test...
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Blues Squads representing Auckland on a pathway to success

Auckland Rowing Association's vision of building solid foundations for school rowers    School rowers in Auckland, keen to continue their...
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A woman of unwavering belief

Rower Fiona Paterson ranks as one of New Zealand's most courageous athletes. She talks to Andy Hay about her new...
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Opportunity at OC

Something special has started in South Auckland.   The principal harboured the dream from the moment he walked on to...
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How Axel woke a sleeping giant

Andy Hay catches up with the former New Zealand athlete who's re-ignited Whanganui's rowing scene.   It cracks Axel Dickinson...
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Rowing 100km with a purpose

A Christchurch rower's tribute to her late mum   Meet Audsley Jones, the quietly determined woman from Christchurch who, earlier...
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Best Rowing Camp Food – words from our rowing whanau

We ran a competition recently, asking you to let us know what food went down the best for you at...
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Meet Julia Bone

We are excited to introduce Dr Julia Bone, who has recently joined HPSNZ as a senior performance nutritionist and is...
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Sport is a crucible for life skills

Aotearoa New Zealand has an enviable international reputation for community sport participation. When I first moved here, I'd never heard...
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