Community mahi brings new shelter to Tamariki Ako

11 August 2026

Community mahi brings new shelter to Tamariki Ako

A new structure at Tamariki Ako – our kids’ bike track area – will give young riders and their whānau a place to shelter in all seasons while they enjoy the track.

The shelter is the result of generous community support and plenty of hard work behind the scenes. A huge thank you to:

Paul Davis for making the whole thing happen – from sourcing the structure to building it onsite and everything in between
Stratco NZ for gifting the shelter to the Park
Baywide Dingos for prepping the pad and digging the holes
Pete and Jamie Hamelink for helping Paul build the structure onsite

The result is a simple but valuable addition to Tamariki Ako – one that will make a real difference for the tamariki and families who use the bike track, offering shade on hot days and shelter from the rain.

Te Mata Park would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for their generosity, time, and effort in bringing this project to life.

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