Big day out for activity zone

The Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) will be buzzing on October 22, from 1pm to 4pm, when it hosts its first full activity day.

The Sunday will see games and demonstrations on all areas of the zone including the turf, skate bowl and newly-completed cross-fit circuit.Over 10km of walking and biking tracks will be open, as well as three barbeques selling food on a donation basis.

MAZ committee member Ken Rayward says this will be the first event of its kind at the zone with more to come in the future.

“A lot has been added to the park recently so this gives us a chance to showcase the facility,” Ken says.

“We expect people to also check out the museum and other facilities along the same stretch of road while they are here.”

It is estimated around 2000 people will attend across the afternoon. “The parking will definitely be tested so we would like to have as many people as possible walk to the event.”