Howick Leisure Centre

About the centre

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We're conveniently located towards the border of Highland Park and Howick, and we have one of the largest ranges of recreation programmes you'll find in Auckland. Whether you want to play sport, work out, do a group fitness class or take part in a casual game of basketball, it's likely Howick Leisure Centre is the place to do it.

A feature of our centre is its dedicated martial arts room — so good that seven different community martial arts groups use it.

We're also known for our amazing school holiday programmes.

Want to play sport casually? We welcome you to basketball, volleyball, badminton and table tennis for all ages.

The Howick Leisure team are passionate about helping its community and members get active their way. We welcome your enquiries! You can use the contact us form or, even better, pop in and let us show you our vibrant centre.

Hours

Centre hours

Monday - Thursday, 7.30am–6.30pm
Friday, 7.30am–7pm
Weekends, 8am–6pm

Christmas and New Years Hours

Date	Centre Hours
24 December	5.30am - 1pm
25 - 26 December	CLOSED
27 December	9am - 5pm
28 - 29 December	8am - 3pm
30 - 31 December	9am - 5pm
1 - 2 January	CLOSED
3 January onwards	normal hours

*Please note that hours may change due to staff availability. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and website alerts for any changes or give us a call before your visit

Gym hours

Monday – Thursday, 5.30am–8pm
Friday, 5.30am–7pm
Weekends, 8am–3pm

Fitness gym direct phone: 09 261 8413
Customer Service direct phone: 09 261 8410

View more gym information

Address

563 Pakuranga Road, Howick
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Contact details

Phone: 09 261 8436
Email: howickleisure@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Gym and fitness

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A membership to Howick Leisure Centre gives you a friendly, community-based space to achieve your fitness goals.

Work out in the gym on the cardio and resistance machines, join classes in the group fitness studio — or stretch yourself and mix it up!

Supporting you to achieve your fitness goals

We know that everyone's needs are different so, in consultation with you, we tailor a support programme to best serve you while you're getting (fit and) active your way.

You'll enjoy regular check-ins from our qualified instructors, and programme updates to keep things motivating and interesting.

Gym hours

Monday – Thursday, 5.30am–8pm
Friday, 5.30am–7pm
Weekends, 8am–3pm

Fitness gym direct phone: 09 261 8413
Customer Service direct phone: 09 261 8410

View class timetable and booking information

View timetable and book online

Our prices

Fitness and class prices
Entry type	Casual	10 visit pass
Gym - Adult	Casual $18.90	10 visit pass n/a
Gym - Concession	Casual $16.20	10 visit pass n/a
Teen Gym (13-16 years) (Adult/Caregiver supervision compulsory)	Casual $13.10	10 visit pass n/a
Pilates, EnergyPOWER, BoxFIT, Yoga	Casual $11	10 visit pass $99
EnergyCORE, FlexiFIT, MetaFIT	Casual $7.30	10 visit pass $65.70
Forever Fit, SeniorFIT+, SeniorLITE, EnergyLITE, Senior Pilates	Casual $5.20	10 visit pass $45.50

Membership options

Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.

Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.

Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.

Gold

$24.70 per week

Get access to our Gold centres:

Tepid Baths
Marina Fitness

Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.

Silver

$21 per week

See which centres you get access to

Bronze

$17.20 per week

See which centres you get access to

Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.

Bronze

$15 per week

See which centres you get access to

Buy a membership

Group fitness classes

Group fitness classes get you off the couch and interacting with our community. They also harness the group's energy to create a motivating, challenging, and totally addictive workout experience.

They're a great way to change things up and make the most of your workout!

Play your role

Keep everyone safe and healthy with good hygiene practice - here are a few friendly reminders of the basics:

Bring your water bottle and towel - No towel = No workout!
Bring your mat to any floor-based classes (e.g. yoga, Oxycore, Abs, etc.)
Cover your coughs and sneezes (into your elbow or with tissues and dispose of these into the bin immediately)
Wash your hands frequently
Wipe equipment you have used - while our staff clean regularly, we need your help too (we have wipes and spray for you to use)
Shower before you swim or jump into an aqua class (helps us keep our pools clean)
And, stay home if you are unwell - play it safe!

View class timetable and booking information

Book into group fitness classes related to your membership up to a week in advance.
You'll be notified of any class cancellations by email.
You'll receive confirmation of a booked class in a form of an admission ticket.
- You don’t need to do anything with the admission ticket, just scan your membership card upon arrival.
Please see reception upon arrival.

Group Fitness Timetable

View timetable and book online

View class descriptions

A high-intensity interval workout with different stations that focus on cardiovascular conditioning and strength training.
Level 1.

A low impact class for older adults with limited mobility. Ideal for those who may have slipped, tripped or fallen in the last year. Participants may require the use of a walking aid. Seated options available.
A 30-minute bodyweight training system that gets results!! It's a functional and effective metabolic workout that will change the way you train.
Focus on your core with the core principles of Pilates! The eight principles of the Pilates technique – concentration, breath, centering, control, precision, movement, isolation and routine – are brought together to give you a low impact workout that strengthens like nothing else.
Yoga your mind and yoga your body. This workout can range from gentle and slow-moving to dynamic, but it always tones, shapes and centres the mind without impact or stress.
Focus on your core and all of you will benefit! Strengthen your middle and improve your posture with this fantastically focused workout.
Work your core and invoke your calm, focusing on core strength, postural control, stretching, balance and coordination for the whole body.
Level 3.

A mix of resistance and cardio training that may include movements of getting up and down from the floor. Ideal for older adults that have a good level of fitness, mobility and leg strength.

Our prices

Fitness and class prices
Entry type	Casual	10 visit pass
Gym - Adult	Casual $18.90	10 visit pass n/a
Gym - Concession	Casual $16.20	10 visit pass n/a
Teen Gym (13-16 years) (Adult/Caregiver supervision compulsory)	Casual $13.10	10 visit pass n/a
Pilates, EnergyPOWER, BoxFIT, Yoga	Casual $11	10 visit pass $99
EnergyCORE, FlexiFIT, MetaFIT	Casual $7.30	10 visit pass $65.70
Forever Fit, SeniorFIT+, SeniorLITE, EnergyLITE, Senior Pilates	Casual $5.20	10 visit pass $45.50

Membership options

Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.

Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.

Gold

$24.70 per week

Get access to our Gold centres:

Tepid Baths
Marina Fitness

Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.

Silver

$21 per week

See which centres you get access to

Bronze

$17.20 per week

See which centres you get access to

Get access to unlimited fitness classes at your chosen centre with a Move it membership.

Bronze

$15 per week

See which centres you get access to

Buy a membership

Activities and term programme

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Term recreation programmes

Check out the information below for this terms activities and programmes and contact us to book a space now!

Howick and Pakuranga term programmes information

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Howick Leisure Centre term programmes enrolment form

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Learn in small groups graded to ability with your own coach.Rotations include different apparatus to learn and practice different skills.

Day and time:

Tuesday, Level 1 & 2, 3.45pm-4.45pm (4-7yrs)
Tuesday, 4.45pm–5.45pm (5-12yrs)
Wednesday, 3.45pm–4.45pm (4-12yrs)
Wednesday, Level 3+, 4.45pm–5.45pm (5-12yrs)

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Each term your child will develop skills and game awareness, focusing on a different sport each fortnight within the term.

Day and time:

Monday, 3.30pm–4.30pm

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Using music, colours, textures and spatial exploration our introductory gymnastics programme is perfect for your wee one. Parental involvement required.

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Get your friends, family or workmates together to join our league. Build team spirit and get fit too!

Day and time:

Mondays - games start from 6.45pm

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Learn the basic and fundamental skills of basketball. Weekly focus on a different element of the game, working in small group with a dedicated coach.

Day and time:

Monday 5.30pm-6.30pm (11-14 yrs)
Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm (5-11 yrs)
Friday 3.45pm-4.45pm (5-8 yrs)
Friday 4.45-5.45pm (8-11 yrs)
Friday 5.45-6.45pm (11-14 yrs)

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Enjoy a fun and social game with a little bit of competitive spirit. All levels, all welcome.

Day and time:

Saturday, 12.30pm–3.50pm
Sunday, 1.30pm-4.50pm (excludes every 3rd Sunday of the month)

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
We have a full sized basketball court. Drop by for a casual game, or practice your free throws, layups and slam dunks! All levels, all welcome.

Day and time:

Saturdays, 4.20pm-5.50pm
Sundays, 11am-1pm (excludes every third Sunday of the month)

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Drop by for a casual game of table tennis. All levels, all welcome.

Day and time:

Monday-Sunday - call for availability

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Drop by for a casual game of volleyball. All levels, all welcome.

Day and time:

Sunday, 8.30am-10.30am (excludes every third Sunday of the month)

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
A high-intensity interval workout with different stations that focus on cardiovascular conditioning and strength training.
Level 1.

A low impact class for older adults with limited mobility. Ideal for those who may have slipped, tripped or fallen in the last year. Participants may require the use of a walking aid. Seated options available.
Get Set Go was developed by Athletics NZ, and is aimed at providing young children with the fundamental movement skills to participate in sports. Parental involvement required.

Day and time:

Wednesday, 3.45pm-4.25pm

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
An introduction to sport-specific skills, focusing on a different sport each week.
Parental involvement required.

Day and time:

Monday, 4.30pm-5.15pm

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
A 30-minute bodyweight training system that gets results!! It's a functional and effective metabolic workout that will change the way you train.
Focus on your core with the core principles of Pilates! The eight principles of the Pilates technique – concentration, breath, centering, control, precision, movement, isolation and routine – are brought together to give you a low impact workout that strengthens like nothing else.
Gymnastics improves balance, co-ordination and confidence. Enhance your toddler’s physical and social development. Parental involvement required.

Day and time:

Wednesday, 10am-10.40am
Thursday, 10.35am-11.15am
Saturday, 8.45am-9.25am

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Further enhance your toddler’s physical and social development with gymnastics for older toddlers. Parental involvement required.

Day and time:

Wednesday, 10.50am-11.30am
Thursday, 9.45am-10.25am
Saturday, 9.35am-10.15am

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices
Yoga your mind and yoga your body. This workout can range from gentle and slow-moving to dynamic, but it always tones, shapes and centres the mind without impact or stress.
Meet up with your friends or make some new ones while playing badminton, pickleball and table tennis.

Day and time:

Mondays 12.30pm–2.30pm (only available during term time)

Also available at Pakuranga Leisure Centre on Fridays, 12.30pm-2.30pm

Price:

Please see brochure at top of page for prices.

Senior sports is included in Get into it memberships.
Focus on your core and all of you will benefit! Strengthen your middle and improve your posture with this fantastically focused workout.
Work your core and invoke your calm, focusing on core strength, postural control, stretching, balance and coordination for the whole body.
Level 3.

A mix of resistance and cardio training that may include movements of getting up and down from the floor. Ideal for older adults that have a good level of fitness, mobility and leg strength.

Howick KIDS Early Learning Centre

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Howick KIDS is proudly managed by Community Kids Early Learning Centre.

For prices and more information on services, visit the Community Kids website.

School holiday programme

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About our programme

Give your children an active, safe and fun holiday break by enrolling them in a Howick Leisure Centre holiday programme.

Our structured programme for 5 to 13-year olds includes:

games galore
our own take on My Kitchen Rulez
super sports days
dress up days
trips to mini-golf, Stardome, ten-pin bowling or the movies
much more!

Hours

The programme runs from 8am to 5pm.

Complimentary before and after-programme care is available from 7.30am to 8am and from 5pm to 6pm.

Upcoming programme dates

Summer school holiday programme

Holiday programme dates are:

Monday 16 December - Friday 20 December
Monday 23 December
Monday 6 January - Friday 10 January 2025
Monday 13 January - Friday 17 January 2025
Monday 20 January - Friday 24 January 2025
Tuesday 28 January - Friday 31 January 2025

Howick Summer Holiday Programme 2024-25

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Our prices

Our activities range in price, depending on what we do each day. View our schedule to view prices.

You may be eligible for a WINZ Holiday Programme Subsidy. Visit the WINZ website for more information.

Enquiries and enrolment

Enrolments are now open
We are accepting enrolments in-centre and via email to howickleisure@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
If you're eligible for WINZ subsidies, we recommend preparing all required paperwork as soon as possible.
Full payment is required to confirm enrolments.

Howick summer holiday enrolment form

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Holiday and recreation programmes terms and conditions

Read our terms and conditions for using Auckland Council-run holiday and recreation programmes.

Venue and birthday party package hire

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Other types of events our spaces suit

Need to book a space for your event?

We love hosting sports events, but our spaces also suit:

birthday parties
public meetings
school groups
team-building sessions
expos.

Spaces you can book

Basketball
Medium room (includes kitchen facilities, up to 30 people)
Small room (includes kitchen facilities, up to 20 people)

Book a birthday party package

Parties are held in the stadium on the 3rd Sunday of each month (subject to availability). We run three time slots on that Sunday of each month.

9.15am - 11am
11.30am - 1.15pm
1.45pm - 3.30pm

During the party

You will be looked after by two of our excellent staff members who will run the party whilst the parents can sit back and enjoy watching their kids having a blast!

Your party structure can be as follows:

5-10mins, Children arrive, and introductions
30mins, Games (party or sports) - These will be age-appropriate
30mins, Free play on the equipment. Bouncy castle is included!
30mins, Food and cake time
5-10mins, Finish and wrap up

Please note, that the above plan is only a suggestion and can be changed to suit your party.

Birthday party package prices

Price includes two staff members, set up and pack down of equipment including the bouncy castle and prizes for games.

Prices are based on 30 children. Any additional children will be charged at $5 per child.

If you have any special requirements, please have a chat to one of our friendly staff who will do their best to accommodate you.

Our Prices

Venue hire prices
Space or package	Price	Price per hour
Basketball Court Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $84
Medium Room Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $42
Small Room Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $31.50
Badminton Court Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $21
Birthday Party Package*	Price $350	Price per hour n/a

*No further discounts apply to packages.

Off-peak discount

We offer 20 per cent discount for off-peak times
Off peak times are 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays

Regular hirer discount

We offer a 20 per cent discount off the standard hourly rate to regular hirers.
Regular hirers are individuals or organisations who hire a venue we manage 10 times or more over the calendar year (1 January to 31 December)

Community group discount

We offer a 30 per cent discount to community groups.
For groups that meet certain criteria, community groups can get 30 per cent off the standard hourly rate.

These discounts can be stackable using reverse compounding methodology and cannot be added together. Maximum discount of 55 per cent.

How to book a space

Read our venue hire terms and conditions.

Other services at our centre

External services based at our centre

Prices and membership

Our prices

Fitness and class prices
Entry type	Casual	10 visit pass
Gym - Adult	Casual $18.90	10 visit pass n/a
Gym - Concession	Casual $16.20	10 visit pass n/a
Teen Gym (13-16 years) (Adult/Caregiver supervision compulsory)	Casual $13.10	10 visit pass n/a
Pilates, EnergyPOWER, BoxFIT, Yoga	Casual $11	10 visit pass $99
EnergyCORE, FlexiFIT, MetaFIT	Casual $7.30	10 visit pass $65.70
Forever Fit, SeniorFIT+, SeniorLITE, EnergyLITE, Senior Pilates	Casual $5.20	10 visit pass $45.50

Venue hire prices
Space or package	Price	Price per hour
Basketball Court Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $84
Medium Room Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $42
Small Room Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $31.50
Badminton Court Hire	Price n/a	Price per hour $21
Birthday Party Package*	Price $350	Price per hour n/a

Membership additional fees
Fee type	Price
Joining fee - standard	Price $50
Joining fee - concession*	Price $25
Card replacement fee	Price $7.30
Administration fee	Price $25

*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.