Our Story

Hi! I’m Chris, the founder of the Play on Project.

I’ve been an athlete all my life, whether it’s competitive swimming or working out, I love being active. However, to me, sport is more than being active. It helps our tamariki develop confidence, discipline, and the ability to handle stress.  ​

Along with sport, I’m passionate about sustainability and reducing waste. So, when I travelled around Aotearoa for swimming competitions and saw how many kids didn’t have the same opportunities I had, I wanted to see if I could do something. ​

At 15, I started the Play on Project to provide disadvantaged children with sports gear while promoting sustainability. I believe that every child should have access to sport. Being able to play my part has been very rewarding, and I look forward to helping more tamariki access sport.