Northern region is covered by two Regional Leaders: Jacolize Becker & Matt Hawkins 

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One Auckland. One Team. One Mission.

We're excited to announce a new chapter for Sports Chaplaincy in Auckland!

The Auckland North/West and Auckland South/East regions are coming together as one Auckland Region, led in partnership by Jacolize Becker and Matt Hawkins as equal Regional Leaders.

This new structure will strengthen collaboration, simplify support, and help us serve people in sport more effectively across Auckland.

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Auckland North Sports Chaplain Count: 32

Stay up to date...

Keep up to date with the latest news and events popping up around Canterbury! We love collecting Sports Chaplain stories - there's always something great to share! If you would like to stay in the loop with occasional regional newsletters sent directly to your inbox please click here!

2026 Trainings

Don't miss out on the opportunity to become a Sports Chaplain. Completing your training through our Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand training programme is mandatory and covers all foundational material needed to become an SCNZ accredited Sports Chaplain. This a blended learning experience with an online course covering 22 topics and 1 day in-person workshop. The online component takes approximately 20 hours to complete.

Expressions of interest are being taken for the 2026 training cohorts - click here to see cohort dates.

If becoming a Sports Chaplain interests you, or you would like more information get in touch!

Workshops - absolute highlights!

All the new Sports Chaplains we train each brought their own flare, personality, and faith background. We really value coming together in fellowship for Stronger Together meetings, and workshops, as we learn so much about our new team mates, and hear more about their cultures and backgrounds.

Our workshops are a great way to connect personally and learn through discussion and scenarios.

Next Auckland workshop:

Date: Saturday 31 October, 2026
Location: Auckland Bible Church, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

SCNZ Facebook

We have a national Facebook page where there are posts about what we are up to as an organisation, updates on all regions around New Zealand, inspirational material, and details around training and workshops.

This page is for everyone - please don't hesitate to click that follow button! Our national SCNZ page here.

Wellbeing Support

We believe that wellness is about our whole being - mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical.

Our commitment goes beyond offering resources; we want to help sports communities become supportive environments where individuals can find help, encouragement, and practical strategies to navigate life's challenges. 

National Wellbeing Resources

Listed on our wellbeing support page are a collection of resources tailored to support you.

All around New Zealand are services and resources that can help in your time of need. Join us in prioritising wellbeing in Aotearoa and fostering resilience within the sports community.

Browse our wellbeing resources by clicking the button to the left.

 

Regional Mental Wellbeing Support

Yellow Brick Road

Supporting families towards mental wellbeing. Regional services available.

0800 732 825

Tu Whakaruruha

Wellbeing and health support across the wider Auckland area.

Contact via their website

Regional Grief Support

Grief Centre

Offering loss and grief support and education to anyone in need.

0800 331 333

Auckland Therapy

Support to make sense of what is happeninga and get back on track.

Contact via their website

Regional Suicide Support

1737

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Need to talk? 24/7 free call or text a trained counsellor 1737 any time.

1737

Youthline

Here for you. Free 24/7 youth helpline, confidential and safe.

0800 376 633

Regional Abuse Support

Women's Refuge Auckland

Support around domestic violence and help in a crisis.

04 297 2595

Men and Trauma New Zealand

Dealing to difficulties facing Kiwi men. Trauma recovery.

0800 63 62 63​​​​​​​

Other SCNZ Leaders in the region


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Based in Auckland, Matt Hawkins is our Training and Operations Manager. He brings with him a background in Human Resource Management, Law, and Christian Ministry, so we know that if it has come through Matt - it's legal and well thought-out!

Among a vast array of other achievements, Matt has 10 years of human resource experience, equal experience in chaplaincy, and has recently completed his Masters in Chaplaincy through the University of Otago. Matt oversees the training of all new Sports Chaplains, and runs in-person workshops which help them become accredited and ready to serve.

If he's not in the office running the background of SCNZ, Matt is out tramping with his family, supporting all four of his multi-talented son's in their expansive careers, or working on a DIY job! ​​​​​​​





Some of our Sporting Partners in the Northern Region

National Newsletter

We write and release newsletters throughout the year that tell our success stories, update our supporters on what we've been up to, and hopefully encourage readers in life and their own journey! If you're keen to stay up to date with Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand by joining our mailing list, click here.

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