Outdoor adventures in South and East Auckland just got a whole lot more exciting this summer.
Out & About Auckland provides a range of FREE whānau friendly events and activities.
The programme is generously funded by local boards, offering a range of free activities and events in parks, open spaces, and community hubs across the region. The activities take place in a variety of local settings - whether it's along scenic walking paths, at popular parks riding around the neighbourhood, or by the water - there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This supports:
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More Aucklanders living healthy, active lives through play, active recreation and sport
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More Aucklanders connecting to nature
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More Aucklanders connecting to our unique Māori identity.
Schedules for 2024-2025 can be found here but for up-to-date information and any changes to last minute schedules, follow the Out and About Auckland – Tamaki Makaurau Facebook.
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board
The board has allocated $50,000 to support various activities, including a bootcamp with D65, the Girls NZ skate club, the popular Hungarball, Ako Hoe Waka (paddling in a waka), nurture in nature, Kiwi Bubble Soccer, junk play, pop up obstacle course, cardboard pop up, the Wild families nature network, Circus in the park, pop up play, a mixed skate class, and the Wild Streets festival of play.
“It is the coming together that helps foster community connection and belonging; active, responsible, and accessible community spaces and facilities. This board is proud to fund $50,000 to enable free events in our awesome parks, places, and open spaces, that focus on living healthy, active lives through play, active recreation and sport,” says board chair Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich.
Howick local board
With a total funding of $60,000 through their Customer and Community Services programme, the community has access to a wide range of exciting and active events to stay physically fit and engaged.
These include flying fun in the park – kite day, BMX learn to ride, adventurous nature play, gymnastics in the park, Zumba, a giant mud kitchen, a pop-up obstacle course, wellness riders skateboard clinic, wacky wheels, Hungerball, the On Ya Wheels treasure hunt, junk play, nurture in nature, mixed skate classes, Kiwi Bubble Soccer, Circus in the park, the Wild Streets festival of play, kayaking, Ako Hoe Waka & Ako Kemu Māori (Māori Games), and the Wild families nature network.
Board chair Damian Light says, “This is part of our commitment to ensuring our parks and open spaces support a wide variety of recreational activities. There’s something for everyone and they’re all FREE so make sure you get along and enjoy with your whānau and friends.”
Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board
The board committed a total of $40,000, with $20,000 allocated towards the Ōtara Bike Burb Whānau Bike rides initiative. These fun rides take place at different spots across the area and focuses on helping young people stay road safe.
Apulu Reece Autagavaia, board chair says, “It's important we activate these public spaces so our families can enjoy our spaces. Who better to do these activations than our own locals, such as the Ōtara Bike Burb. We are continuing to work with our community groups to build up their capacity so we can fund them to provide these Out and About activities.”
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