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

Not for Profit Skate Community

Skateboarding lessons & community events

Youth, wāhine & adaptive soecific classes

Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, Queenstown & Wānaka

Promoting community unity & emotional & physical well-being

"STOP SCROLLING - START ROLLING"

04/10/2026

Magic first session riding and vibing together in Queenstown🥰 ✨

Massive thanks to our amazing coaches, riders, families and community partners for making it happen🙌

Welcome to the crew, rad Queenstown Wellness Riders!✨ So epic having you on board and we’re so excited for the journey ahead🏔️🛹 💛

02/10/2026

We’re bringing Skate & Beats to Ōrewa Skatepark for a relaxed, inclusive morning of skateboarding, music, connection and good vibes ✨🛹💛

FREE adaptive event for all ages and abilities
Whether you’re new to skateboarding, neurodivergent, disabled, or just keen to roll in a supportive space — you’re so welcome.

📍 Ōrewa Skatepark
📅 Monday 5 October
🕙 10am–12pm
🛹 Gear provided
🎟️ Free – sign up at wellnessriders.com

🌧️ Indoor wet-weather back-up: Hibiscus Youth Centre, right next to the skatepark.

In collaboration with Auckland Council Spectrum Care Gig Buddies 💫💛

RICI - Rodney Inclusive Communities Initiative
Hibiscus And Bays Local Board

30/09/2026

Happy tears seeing the Wellness Riders skate community kicking off in one of our favourite places on earth. And the place where Pablo surprised me with a proposal at the top of Treble Cone back in 2010 after only 1 year together🥹🏔️💛

So incredibly grateful and stoked for all the amazing people down south who are backing, growing and bringing this kaupapa to life🙌

It’s an absolute dream to see Wellness Riders expanding into the South Island and growing nationally 🛹✨

Can’t wait to get down there this summer and roll with the crew 👯‍♀️☀️🏔️💛

25/09/2026

FREE Girls & Women's Skate Class + Jam 🛹

Join Wellness Riders at Base Spaces, Silo Park for an afternoon of skating, learning and connecting!

This relaxed, supportive session is focused on creating a positive space for girls and women of all ages and abilities to build confidence, learn new skills, connect with others and enjoy a fun afternoon together.

Start with a welcoming coached skate session, followed by an open jam with plenty of time to practise, connect and have fun.

What to expect:
• Coaching and support for all levels
• Limited skateboards and protective gear available to borrow — please bring your own if you have it
• Light refreshments
• Beats + good vibes
• A supportive, pressure-free environment

Saturday 3 October, 2-4pm
Base Spaces, Silo Park

Register and find out more here: https://wellnessriders.com/book-a-session-730629

22/09/2026

SKATE & BEATS — FREE ADAPTIVE SKATE EVENT 🛹🎶

We’re bringing Skate & Beats to the amazing Base Spaces, Silo Park on Auckland’s waterfront for a relaxed, inclusive session of skateboarding, music, connection and good vibes ✨

This free adaptive session is for all ages and abilities, including neurodivergent and disabled participants, or anyone who may benefit from a little extra support or a more adapted approach to learning💛

📍 Base Spaces – Silo Park Basketball Art Courts, Auckland Waterfront
📅 Saturday 3 October 2026
⏰ 11am–1pm
🛹 Gear provided

It’s a relaxed drop-in style event, so you’re welcome to arrive anytime during the session. We’ll run small group rotations of around 30 minutes, with approximately 5 participants per group to help keep things calm, supportive and spacious.

For easiest access, approach via Hamer Street, directly beside the colourful Silo Park Basketball Art Courts. Participants needing closer access can be dropped off on the Hamer Street side, as close to the courts as permitted. Street parking is available around Hamer Street and the wider Silo Park / Wynyard Quarter area.

✨ FREE to attend — sign up here:
wellnessriders.com

In collaboration with Auckland Council, Spectrum Care, Silo Park + Gig Buddies Auckland💛

17/09/2026

QUEENSTOWN — FREE YOUTH SKATEBOARDING SESSION 🏔️🛹✨

We’re super excited to be bringing our Southern Lakes skate programme to Queenstown these school holidays, with free youth skateboarding classes across Wānaka and Queenstown, supported by Sport Otago.

A massive shout out to Sport Otago for backing our kaupapa and helping us bring these free skate sessions to the Southern Lakes.

We’re also stoked to be teaming up with Whakatipu Youth Trust for our Queenstown youth session — helping local young people get involved and providing transport support for those coming along through the Trust 💛

This session is all about creating a fun, welcoming space for young people to give skateboarding a go, build confidence, learn new skills and connect with others.

We’ve got an awesome local coaching crew who can’t wait to share the stoke and help empower youth🥰

📍 Howden Skatepark, Hanley’s Farm, Queenstown
📅 Thursday 1 October
⏰ 11.00am–12.15pm
🛹 All equipment provided
✨ Beginner friendly
💛 Supportive coaching
🙌 No experience needed
🚐 Transport support available through Whakatipu Youth Trust

We’re also running a free adaptive skateboarding session in Queenstown on 5 October, designed for participants who may benefit from extra support, a more relaxed environment or an adapted approach to learning.

You can find full details for both Queenstown sessions on our website.

Spaces are limited — head to wellnessriders.com to sign up and find out more 💛

16/09/2026

Wednesday Wāhine skate hangs with the best company, beats, chats and magical spring mornings in sunny Hawke’s Bay✨🌸🌼

Come ride + vibe with us💞

21/06/2026

FREE SKATE + BEATS ADAPTIVE EVENT: EAST AUCKLAND

We’re super excited to invite you to our next Skate & Beats Adaptive Session at Sonsk8! 🙌

In collaboration with Auckland Council Spectrum Care Gig Buddies Auckland Sonsk8 Indoor Skate Park Auckland this FREE event is part of our 2026 Adaptive Skateboarding Series and is designed to support people with disabilities, additional needs, neurodiversity, anxiety, or anyone who would benefit from a fun, inclusive and encouraging environment to try skateboarding, build confidence and connect with others💛

✨ Free adaptive skateboarding
🎵 Live DJ + good vibes
🍎 Light refreshments
🧸 Chill-out zone
🛹 Boards, helmets & safety gear provided
💛 Support workers, whānau & buddies welcome

All ages, abilities and experience levels are welcome. Whether it’s your very first roll or you’re keen to get back on a board, we’d love to have you join us 😊

📍 Sonsk8 Indoor Skatepark, Glen Innes
📅 Saturday 11 July
⏰ 10am–12pm

Huge thanks to Auckland Council, Spectrum Care, Gig Buddies and Sonsk8 for helping make these inclusive community sessions possible and so epic🙏

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

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