With a mission to Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and a Strong Gisborne/Tairawhiti Community we put into practice programmes that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child, when our community comes together for the common good and when our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are enhanced
GISBORNE TAIRAWHITI RUGBY LEAGUE is affiliatted under NEW ZEALAND RUGBY LEAGUE..It hosts a local Mens & Ladies Club Competition each year,with a Representitive team selected to compete at National level. 2012 looks to be a big year with the appointment of a "Kiwi Sport Position" who will focus on school grade growth. The very successful "Roots Camp" will again be run by Rueben Wiki April 14th which focuses on school grade kids.The start of mens & ladies local comp..GTRL are proud in strong partnership with "Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti"to host the 2012 NZWRL Nationals here in Gisborne,from this tournament a New Zealand Squad will be selected to travel to the Word Cup 2013 England.The 20th Maori Rugby League Anniversary Tournament Hopuhopu Waikato..