March, 2026

Whau-lympics

2026Sat07Mar10:00 am3:00 pmWhau-lympicsOlympic Park10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event TypeFestival, Free, SportsSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationWest Auckland

When

Saturday 7 March 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where

Olympic Park

Wolverton Street, New Lynn, Auckland

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Event Details

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.

Rotating Climbing Wall
Challenge yourself and see how long you can hold on.

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!

Price

Free

Organiser

Auckland Council

Auckland Council was established in November 2010 to meet the regional and local needs and to give Auckland the resources it needs to grow and...
Auckland Council was established in November 2010 to meet the regional and local needs and to give Auckland the resources it needs to grow and develop. The 21 local boards represent the communities in their area and make decisions on local issues, activities and facilities.

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