Akarana Marine Sports Centre

A message to our Ōrākei community

Today, paid parking comes into effect at The Landing.

We do not support paid parking at The Landing. We have fought against it, we have made our position clear, and we will continue to advocate against it.

We are also deeply disappointed in the Ōrākei Local Board, which unanimously supported the introduction of paid parking.

After years of supporting our Local Board and working alongside them for the benefit of our local community, it is incredibly disappointing that when it mattered to us and to the many people who use The Landing, we did not receive that same support in return.

And we want to be clear about something — The Landing is far more than a car park.

It is a sporting and community hub used every day by Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Waka Ama clubs, sailing programmes, paddlers, athletes, community groups, volunteers, families and a wide range of other sporting organisations.

These clubs and organisations provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate, compete, learn new skills and build community.

Waka Ama is one of the fastest-growing sports in New Zealand, and The Landing plays an important role in providing a place for paddlers and their communities to train, compete and come together.

For many of the people who use The Landing, coming here isn't an occasional visit. They are here several times a week — for training, coaching, competitions, volunteering, supporting their children, or simply being part of their club.

Adding a cost to that access has real consequences.

But please don't let this change stop you from coming to Akarana.

For our Eatery customers, 90 minutes of free parking remains available, and we will do everything we can to help you understand and navigate the new parking system.

If you're coming to the Eatery and aren't sure how the parking works, please ask our team. We're here to help.

Most importantly, please keep coming. Keep supporting your clubs. Keep supporting local. Keep using this incredible community facility.

Akarana will continue to advocate for the clubs, families, athletes, volunteers and community organisations who call The Landing home.

We will not stop fighting for accessible community spaces.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us, spoken up, shared your concerns and stood alongside us throughout this process.

The Landing is a community asset. It should feel like one.

— The Akarana Team

SWIM4THE OCEAN STOPOVER

We’re welcoming Swim4TheOcean as Jono Ridler arrives from his latest swim leg, part of an epic journey swimming the length of the North Island to raise awareness for healthy oceans and call for an end to bottom trawling.

Come along to hear more about the mission, meet the Swim4TheOcean team, and show your support for our oceans �

� Today | Tuesday 27 January | 5–7pm
� Akarana Eatery

� Learn more: swim4theocean.org

Come along to Akarana Marine Sports Centre, Ōrākei in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland TODAY, Tuesday, 27 January, to cheer Jono Ridler on as he comes in from his latest swim leg 🏊‍♂️

Jono is an ultra-marathon swimmer on an epic mile swim mission in partnership with Live Ocean, attempting to swim the length of the North Island from North Cape to Wellington. He is doing this to raise awareness around the race for a healthy ocean, with a clear call for an to end bottom trawling 🌊

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more about the purpose behind the swim, grab a selfie, chat to Jono, and meet the Swim4TheOcean team 👋

When: Jono will arrive by 5pm sharp, Tuesday, 27 January
Location: Hyundai Marine Sports Centre / Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Ōrākei, Auckland (Turf outside Akarana Eatery)

📍 Find out more about the mission at swim4theocean.org

Where architecture meets ocean spirit 🌊🏛️ More than just a venue, the Akarana Marine Sports Centre is a purpose-built waterfront hub, thoughtfully designed to connect people to the sea.

Designed by Pacific Environments + 106 Architects and built with over 200 tonnes of steel, this iconic space blends world-class functionality with coastal beauty. Inside: open atriums, a 600m² boat shed, event spaces, and views for days.

Originally built for community, competition, and connection - it now hosts everything from Olympic athletes to elegant waterfront events. A space with soul, built for the tides and the times. ⚓

Join us at Akarana on Thursday 22 May, 6:30am for a Pink Ribbon Breakfast in partnership with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Enjoy a morning of meaningful kōrero with guest speakers, a delicious breakfast, tea, coffee or a mimosa — all while supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

🎀 The iconic Pink Campervan will also be onsite offering free breast health advice.
🎟️ Tickets are $55 and is directly donated to BCFNZ!

There are limited seats — book now via the 💖

🚨 PSA: Cannon Salute Alert 🚨

Please be advised that a cannon salute will take place on Tuesday, 1st April at 15:00 at the Hyundai Marine Sports Club / Royal Akarana Yacht Club. This ceremonial tradition involves a series of controlled cannon discharges to honor and show respect.

✅ This is a planned event, so there is no cause for concern. However, the salute will produce loud noise - and will last less than a minute. Thank you for your understanding!

A big thanks to everyone who joined us at Splash Landing last week! 🌊💦 Despite the weather, we had a blast and we can’t wait to do it all over again next year—hopefully in the sun! ☀️🌞

SPLASH LANDING update 💦