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Winter places programme

Get active today! Try one of AkActive's exciting line up of free winter activities.

Places programme caters for all ages and you can join at any stage during the programme. Check out the activities happening in your local community park and get active today. Why not try them all!

For more information or a calendar of activities, please contact 09 636 8825.

Picture of people practicing African Drumming.   Picture of people practicing Pilates in Albert Park.   Picture of people dancing Salsa in Jellicoe Park.

Activities

Avondale | Ellerslie | Glen Innes | Grey Lynn/Ponsonby | Mt Albert | Mt Roskill/Wesley/Owairaka | Mt Wellington/Panmure | Onehunga | Otahuhu | Te Papapa/Oranga

Avondale

     
Discovery pre-school class

Exercise and games designed for children and their parents.

  Free

Every Monday from 7 April to 22 September 2008 (except 2 June)
10am - 10.45am
Avondale Community Centre
99 Rosebank Road, Avondale

Ellerslie

     
Y Drumfit

Drum your troubles (and calories) away with an all body workout combining rhythm, movement, mind training, eye coordination and body toning beats.

  Free

Every Monday from 7 April to 22 September 2008 (except 2 June)
7.30pm - 8.30pm
Ellerslie Recreation Centre (YMCA)
Michaels Avenue, Ellerslie

3 on 3 Basketball

Weekly basketball competitions aimed to provide a safe and fun environment for playing.

  Free

Every Friday from 11 April to 26 September 2008
5pm - 8pm
Ellerslie Recreation Centre (YMCA)
Michaels Avenue, Ellerslie

Glen Innes

     
Y Water Walking

A gentle class that builds on walking skills, posture, balance and range of motion. Great class for everyone. Swimming not required.

  Free

Every Wednesday from 9 April to 24 September 2008
8.30am - 9.15am
Glen Innes Aquatics (YMCA)
122 Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes

Jingles 'n' Jives

Pre 5s music and movement fun and play. Musical instruments provided.

  Free

Every Wednesday from 9 April to 24 September 2008
10.45am - 11.30am
Tamaki Recreation Centre
Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes

"Ka Mau Te Wehi - Rise to the challenge" Community Fitness Programme

Variety of exercise programmes ranging from walking, pump boogie and aerobics.

  Free

Every Saturday from 12 April to 27 September 2008
8.30am - 9.30am
Ruapotaka Marae
106 Line Road, Glen Innes

Grey Lynn/Ponsonby

     
Drum for Fun

An all age, any ability, fun activity making great music with drums and percussions as you might find in Africa.

  Free

Every Wednesday from 9 April to 24 September 2008
5pm - 6pm
Grey Lynn Library
474 Great North Road, Grey Lynn

Mt Albert

     
Tai Chi (Chen Style)

Authentic, traditional Tai Chi.

  Free

Every Wednesday from 9 April to 24 September 2008
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Mt Albert Recreation Centre
773 New North Road, Mt Albert

Mt Roskill/Wesley/Owairaka

     
Aquatic exercise

Group exercise in the water (1.2m deep). Low impact, great for the joints and bones.
 

  Free

Every Monday from 7 April to 22 September 2008 (except 2 June)
10am - 10.45am
Roskill Aquasport Centre
55 Arundel Street, Mt Roskill

Discovery Pre-school Class

Exercise and games designed for children and their parents.
 

  Free

Every Saturday from 12 April to 27 September 2008
10am - 10.45am
Wesley Community Centre
740 Sandringham Road Extension, Mt Roskill

Drum for Fun

An all age, any ability, fun activity making great music with drums and percussions as you might find in Africa.

  Free

Every Wednesday from 9 April to 24 September 2008
7.15pm - 8.15pm
Lynfield Recreation Centre (YMCA)
Griffen Park Road, Lynfield

Mt Wellington/Panmure

     
Y Drumfit

Utilising Swiss ball and drumsticks, movement and music, participants immerse themselves in the rhythm. Great fun for all fitness levels.

  Free

Every Thursday from 10 April to 25 September 2008
6pm - 7pm
Mt Wellington Community Centre
Corner Bernard Street and Pearce Avenue
Mt Wellington

Onehunga

Y Music and Movement

Pre 5s music and movement, fun and play. Musical instruments provided.

  Free

Every Tuesday from 6 May to 23 September 2008 (except 8 and 15 July)
10am - 10.45am
Jordon Recreation Centre (YMCA)
5 Pierce Street, Onehunga

Y Active Kids

Active sports from dodgeball, racket sports, athletics, hockey, soccer and basketball.

  Free

Every Monday from 5 May to 22 September 2008 (except 2 June, 7 July, 14 July)
4pm - 5pm
Jordon Recreation Centre (YMCA)
5 Pierce Street, Onehunga

Otahuhu

     
Y Touch

Touch rugby, skills, drills and games.

  Free

Every Tuesday from 8 April to 23 September 2008
7pm - 8pm
Otahuhu Recreation and Youth Centre (YMCA)
30 Mason Avenue, Otahuhu

Te Papapa/Oranga

     

Hip Hop

Come along and learn hip hop moves and routines.

  Free

Every Monday from 7 April to 22 September 2008 (except 2 June)
3.45pm - 4.45pm
Oranga Community Centre
52-54 Waitangi Road, Oranga

Y music and movement

Movement through music suitable for children under 5s. Musical instruments provided.

  Free

Every Thursday from 10 April to 25 September 2008
10am - 10.45am
Oranga Community Centre
52-54 Waitangi Road, Oranga

Updated March 2008

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