Wellness Riders

Wellness Riders Empowering youth to shine through skateboarding, social connection, wellness conversations and increased confidence!

Not for Profit Skate Community

Youth skateboarding lessons & community events

Empowering kids on boards - Auckland & Hawke’s Bay

Promoting community unity & emotional & physical well-being

"STOP SCROLLING - START ROLLING"!!

Skate sisters✨💞
30/05/2026

Skate sisters✨💞

We are so stoked to be rolling with these amazing rangatahi every Wednesday and so proud of their courage pushing throug...
30/05/2026

We are so stoked to be rolling with these amazing rangatahi every Wednesday and so proud of their courage pushing through fears and kicking goals✊😍 Also loving the hangout vibes with their mates there to cheer them on! Thanks so much Flaxmere College 💛

🛹💛 FREE ADAPTIVE SKATEBOARDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES + ADDITIONAL NEEDS 💛🛹We’re super excited to announce our sec...
21/05/2026

🛹💛 FREE ADAPTIVE SKATEBOARDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES + ADDITIONAL NEEDS 💛🛹

We’re super excited to announce our second FREE Adaptive Skateboarding Session at Circability Hub, Victoria Park after such an awesome first event 🙌

In collaboration with Spectrum Care, Gig Buddies and Auckland Council, these sessions are specially designed to support people with disabilities, additional needs, neurodiversity, anxiety, or anyone who would benefit from a calm, inclusive and encouraging environment to try skateboarding, build confidence and connect with others 💛

✨ Free skate lessons
🎧 Live DJ + positive vibes
🫧 Giant bubbles + chill hangout space
🥤 Light refreshments
🛹 Boards, helmets + pads provided
💛 Support workers, whānau + buddies welcome

All ages, abilities and experience levels are welcome. Whether it’s your very first roll or you already love skating, we’d love to have you join the crew 😊

📍 Circability Hub, Victoria Park
🗓 Saturday 30 May
⏰ 10am–12pm

Huge thanks to everyone helping make these inclusive community sessions possible 🙏

👉 Register via the link in bio or at
www.wellnessriders.com

15/05/2026

Our inspiring coach Xinyu nailing a varial flip at her first Nationals Comp in Auckland recently! We always love seeing you shine and backing yourself epic skate sister ✊🤩💞

Legendary crew at our first Auckland Adaptive SKATE + BEATS event yesterday empowering riders with all abilities and add...
02/05/2026

Legendary crew at our first Auckland Adaptive SKATE + BEATS event yesterday empowering riders with all abilities and additional needs in collaboration with 💫💛

What a special day✨ We are so proud of all our brave and fun riders for coming along and giving skateboarding a go✨ Highlight reel coming shortly🎊

Special thanks to our amazing coach and for kindly volunteering your caring guiding hands 🙌😍

Auckland Women’s Skate Festival today🛹🛼🎉We are so proud of our legendary skate sister and coach Xinyu for organising thi...
02/05/2026

Auckland Women’s Skate Festival today🛹🛼🎉

We are so proud of our legendary skate sister and coach Xinyu for organising this epic celebration bringing Wāhine together from near and far to ride and vibe together✊✨ Behind the scenes is months or planning and so much aroha and consideration to make this day so special and enjoyable for everyone✨Well done 👏❤️🙌

We can’t wait for the after party also at and to see you everyone at 1pm today at Base Spaces, Silo Park, Auckland Waterfront 💛

We’re super stoked to be a sponsor of Auckland Women’s Skate Festival with prizes and supporting coaching this Sunday at...
01/05/2026

We’re super stoked to be a sponsor of Auckland Women’s Skate Festival with prizes and supporting coaching this Sunday at Base Spaces, Silo Park (1–4pm)💛

It’s going to be such a fun afternoon riding and vibing with an amazing crew of wāhine from across Auckland and beyond — skate, connect, and build new friendships on and off the board 🎉

Massive shoutout to amazing for organising and empowering wāhine through skateboarding and community connection 🙌❤️

We can’t wait to see you all there! Check out for more info and register via Eventbrite ✨

✨Join our RIDE FOR WELLNESS movement with free & subsidised community lessons💛Wellness Riders Inc. is a not-for-profit k...
13/07/2025

✨Join our RIDE FOR WELLNESS movement with free & subsidised community lessons💛

Wellness Riders Inc. is a not-for-profit kaupapa empowering skaters of all backgrounds - with a special focus on supporting youth, wāhine, riders of all ages with disabilities or additional needs, and uplifting those experiencing emotional distress or isolation.

Our supportive coaches and inclusive skate programmes help build resilience, friendships, and offer a fun, healthy alternative to screen time in a world that’s increasingly online and disconnected.

In our sessions, riders learn to push through fears, try new things, fall and get back up - together! No pressure, no judgment - just good vibes, encouragement & movement that heals🫶🏻✨

Term 3 schedule - Hastings Skatepark

🛹After-school skate lessons for tamariki (Tues & Thurs 3.40 - 4.40pm)

🛹Homeschool daytime sessions for flexible learning (Tues & Thurs 2.15 - 3.15pm)

🛹Trick specific progression classes for skaters looking to build skills and confidence (Tues 3.40 - 4.40pm)

🛹Teen hangout sessions & lessons for rangatahi to connect, skate and chill in a safe environment (Thurs 3.40 - 4.40pm)

🛹Women’s skate sessions – inclusive, supportive spaces for wāhine of all ages (Wed 10 - 11am)

🛹Adaptive skateboarding lessons – designed for all ages with physical disabilities, neurodivergence or other additional needs (in partnership with Disability Sport & Recreation HB).

Free trial class - no obligation, just give it a go!

Sponsorship spots available for families who need support - no one misses out🫶🏻

🛹 Boards and safety gear provided or bring your own

📍William Nelson Skatepark, Hastings

👉 Email sarinah@wellnessriders to secure your spot & find more info at wellnessriders.com

Massive thanks & appreciation for all our incredible Auckland & Hawke’s Bay sponsors helping us deliver 300+ community classes each year🙌🏼❤️

Auckland City Council
Eastern and Central Community Trust
Grassroots Trust Central
Hastings District Council
Jolly Good Chaps Trust
Lottery Grants Board
Sport Hawke's Bay
Sport New Zealand

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