Activities – Across Auckland
Accessible Walks:
Visitors to Auckland might wish to check this out, and, of course, feel free to let me know whether you do find the paths and problem reporting sites physically and digitally accessible: The new ‘Akl Paths’ website https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/get-outdoors/aklpaths/Pages/default.aspx provides information on 48 wheelchair accessible paths. Also, a new ‘Report a Problem’ service has been created so that maintenance problems at parks; community facilities or venues; beaches or maunga; and roadside or public spaces can be reported and tracked. It can be access at: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/Pages/report-a-problem.aspx
Activities on-line
Sparx – Funded by MOH to help you feel better.
Movement for Calm
Art / Craft / Games
Communicare Friendship Centres – Across Auckland – adults
Mapura Studios – 09 845 5361 – Across Auckland – All ages, Māpura Studios is a creative space located in central Auckland with satellite groups in other areas. We offer inclusive, multi-modal art classes and art therapy programmes for people of all ages, diversity and need, as well as the wider community. These include visual art, music, cartooning, dance, performance and therapy programmes. We provide a professional service in person-centred visual arts learning, creative therapies, and arts practice – and maintain an extensive exhibition calendar for our artists.
Dice Goblin – Board gaming for teens and young adults – 09 533 5622
Dance/Drama/Music
Covert Theatre – Home of improv comedy – 13-17 yo.
Daniels Music Foundation – Virtual Dance Parties on zoom
Dance and Art Therapy New Zealand Across Auckland
Glass Ceiling Arts Collective – Accessible Youth Theatre programe across Auckland
Mainly Music – Help for whānau with disabled children seeking a sense of belonging online available
Making Music Fun – 09 303 1919, 0800 696 874 – Across Auckland – all ages – Fliers: North South Rodney West
Music Education Centre – 0800 893 939 – Across Auckland – all ages
Music Therapy with Shari – 021 574 274 – Across Auckland – all ages
Northern Performing Arts – 027 680 4414 – Across Auckland – all ages
Rhythm for the Soul – 0274 334 627– Across Auckland – all ages
Rudd School of Rock – 09 479 1081– Across Auckland – all ages
Dance Therapy NZ – For children on the Autism Spectrum & related disorders including ADHD, Anxiety, PDD and Developmental Delays – 09 636 3029 – Across Auckland – school age
Interacting theatre, a disability arts theatre company – 021 188 9460 / 09 849 5595 – Across Auckland – all ages
National Youth Theatre Company – info@nytc.co.nz – Across Auckland – 7-21yo
StarJam – 09 300 6257 – Across Auckland – 6-25yo
Holiday Programmes
Spectrum Care Holiday Programme – 09 634 9805 – Across Auckland – school age to 16yo
YMCA Holiday Programmes Holiday Programmes – 09 379 5430 – Across Auckland – school age
Youthtown Holiday Programmes – 09 379 5430– Across Auckland – school age
Sport and Recreation
Aktive– Jenna Baxter – Jenna.Baxter@aktive.org.nz
Aroha Skate – 022 092 9121
Boccia
Halberg – 09 579 9931 – Across Auckland – school age
Hydrotherapy Swimming Sessions – Wilson Home – 09 485 3461 – Across Auckland – all ages
Athletics and Swimming Programme – 09 270 2503– Across Auckland – school age
Para-rowing – NZ Rowing 07 823 4587 – to find a local Auckland club
Recreate Trust – 09 638 5364, Across Auckland – 10-35 yrs.
Special Olympics – Across Auckland – all ages
Beginner Wheelchair Basketball – 09 270 2503– Across Auckland – 10-23yo
Other
Auckland Council Events (30 – 6 Dec November 2023) – Across Auckland – All ages – Great Holiday Activities
Auckland Libraries Events– A great range of activities across all ages
Storytime across Auckland Libraries – across Auckland – preschool
Wriggle and Rhyme at Auckland Libraries – across Auckland – preschool
Rhyme Time at Auckland Libraries – across Auckland – preschool
Tours for people with disability – Identity Tours – 0800 196 633– Across New Zealand – 18+
Child’s Play O.T. – 09 300 6324 / 027 469 5884 – Central Auckland – preschool/school age
“Ice-Breaker” Anti-Bullying Workshops for Young People – 09 414 5360 – Across Auckland – Youth
Phab Social Groups for Teens/Adults with a Disability – 027 334 627, Across Auckland – 16+
