Tuahiwi Sport and Recreation Centre

The Tuahiwi Sport and Recreation Centre was realised through a ground-breaking partnership between Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga and Waimakariri District Council. It is well supported by the neighbouring school, pre-school and local community. The centre is located on Maori Reserve and Ministry of Education land. These areas were leased to the Council to form a suitable site for a community park.

Runanga leaders and others in the local community have been long-time advocates for a public park and sports field area within Tuahiwi. This ambition was realised with the official opening of the Tuahiwi Sport and Recreation Centre in May 2009. The event is commemorated by a plaque and sculpture close to the park entrance.

Main features of the outdoor centre are the multi-purpose hard courts, where tennis, netball and basketball can be played, and a sports playing field area behind the courts. A car park, toilets and attractive playground are located at the front of the park.