Whau-lympics

Where

Olympic Park, 36 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland

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When

Saturday 7 March 2026
10am-3pm



Cost

Free
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Inspired by the classic Top Town TV show and proudly supported by Whau Local Board, the very first Whau-lympics is coming to Olympic Park!

Schools, workplaces, neighbourhoods and sports clubs will go head-to-head in a day of light-hearted challenges that celebrate teamwork, skill, silliness and a whole lot of local pride.

Don’t want to compete? No problem—come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a Have a Go at many of the activities.

Have a Go Zones & Activities

Inflatable Horse Derby

A team game featuring inflatable horses and plenty of laughs.

Active Stars

Run by SportHub Community Trust, Active Stars will host an interactive stall with hands-on mini games and skill challenges including pickleball, badminton, basketball and volleyball.

Pirate Olympics

Led by the delightfully cheeky Captain Festus McBoyle, alongside Miss Lucy Drawers and Ebenezer Strong. Expect pirate-style antics and games including:

  • Sack races
  • Tug of war
  • Ropes on the anchor
  • Pirate skittles
  • Alligator & shark tossing
  • Plus quieter games like dominoes and knuckle bones.

Bubble Soccer

Bump, bounce and roll your way to victory inside giant inflatable bubbles.

Silly Athletics

Classic athletics… with a very silly twist.

Foam Pit & Rotating Climbing Wall

Challenge yourself or just enjoy the soft landing.

Shoot out Zone

Featuring Hungerball and Giant Basketball—test your aim on these inflatable crowd favourites!

On the Stage

  • Zumba with Aggie
  • Dragon Beats
  • Captain Festus

Free Kids’ Activities

  • Messy Play
  • Facepainting
  • Bubble Man
  • Circus Skills Workshop
  • Under-5s Bouncy Castle

Food & Community

A wide range of local food vendors will be on site—come hungry, yummy times await!

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