REPRESENTATION

Ākarana represents many rugby league clubs

The initial confusion between Ākarana and the ARL is quickly subsiding, with constituents now fully understanding that the ARL run weekly interclub competitions across the greater Auckland region, and develop coaching and player capability, while Ākarana is charged to innovate and grow and expand community activities inside two thirds of the region’s catchment area.

As one of the seven zonal bodies throughout the country, Ākarana is charged to provide representative teams to the NZRL national competitions, having enjoyed considerable success in all three grades of inter-zonal competition since inception.

The Zone’s intention and desire is to build on its successes; to continue to collaborate, coordinate and facilitate successful community outcomes for rugby league stakeholders, most importantly both on and off the playing fields, including Ākarana RL Clubs, Affiliate Bodies providing service and outcomes to Rugby League, key donors and partners such as Government, Community and Private entities, and to the wider Auckland sporting public.