Kāpiti Community Sports Bank

The aim of the Kāpiti Community Sports Bank Project is to reduce and eliminate the cost of equipment for those who need it to increase sport participation and activity.

The initiative has been established by the Wellington City Mission, with all Councils in the Greater Wellington region participating.

Sports Bank location

The Kāpiti Community Sport Bank is being run by volunteers from the head office of Fun Zone. It will be open from 9 March 2020.

Fun Zone Head Office, 19e Milne Drive, Paraparaumu
Open Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Contact: Rangi on 021 979911 or email [email protected]

How to donate items

We will accept any good condition used or new sports gear for both children and adults - what equipment is only limited by your imagination.

Drop off locations

There are numerous drop off zones for your clean, good quality equipment.

What is donated into these collection bins will be regularly emptied and taken to the Kāpiti Community Sports Bank which is located at Fun Zone head office, 19e Milne Drive, Paraparaumu.

Otaki - opening date for donations TBC

Otaki College
Body & Soul Gym
Nga Purapura Sports Centre
Otaki Aqua Centre
Waitohu School

Paraparaumu - open for donations from 9 March

Paraparaumu College
Kāpiti College
Coastlands Aqua Centre
Kāpiti Community Centre
Kāpiti Indoor Sports
Kāpiti Ten Pin Bowling
Kāpiti Softball Club
Fun Zone Head Office, 19e Milne Drive

Waikanae

Kapakapanui School
Waikanae School

Te Horo

Te Horo School

Paekakariki

Paekakariki School

Anyone who has equipment they wish to donate can do so on opening day on 7 March, at the drop-off locations listed above or by ringing our School Sports Coordinator on 04 2965 504.

How to pick up sports equipment from the Sports Bank

All types of sports gear, from swimming goggles to cricket bats, football boots to clothing, will be available in the sports bank to those who need it. Schools, clubs, coaches and other agencies will identify children and adults who would benefit, and they will be able to access the sports bank for the gear they need using a Sports Bank card.

If you know someone who might be eligible to receive a Sports Bank card please call 021 979911 or email [email protected]