During mid-December, we ran a low-key (due to our renovations) Christmas Bike Ride around Sunnynook Park. We had great weather, and the children enjoyed playing with equipment on the field while parents chatted on the deck. 

We talked about how to make a submission for PC120 and had maps for people to look at. We were fortunate to have Ben Zhang chatting to people about making a hornet trap. Later in December, holiday programme participants enjoyed playing ‘Kiwi Bubble Soccer’, which was funded by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board as part of the ‘Out and About’ series. 

Over January 2026, we ran a very busy holiday programme and youth programme at the Sunnynook Community Centre and Kennedy Park. Even though the weather was challenging, we managed to have a great time. Luckily, the weather was okay for the visit from ‘Hungerball’, which was also part of the ‘Out and About’ series.

Our newly renovated community centre is once again heavily booked for 2026. There are dance classes, language classes, exercise classes, support groups, children’s after-school activities, groups for the elderly, art classes, etc. Please check out our website, which will have all the up-to-date information on it. Our walking group has been meeting throughout January, and they would love more people to join them on Wednesday mornings.

Don’t forget you can hire the Kennedy Park Observation Post, Beach Road, Castor Bay, for children’s birthday parties, baby showers, family lunches, etc. Limited to 35 people, no alcohol, it is a great location for a small get-together. If you would like to go on the online mailing list to receive our community newsletters, please email snook.com.cen@xtra.co.nz.