STADIUM STOMP

A unique fitness challenge will take place at Eden Park on Sunday. Stadium Stomp Eden Park is a stair climbing course that goes up, down and around Eden Park Stadium. Stadium Stomp was first held in 2016 and covers more than 5000 stairs making it New Zealand’s biggest stair climb. The course is expected to take anywhere from 45-90 minutes to complete, depending on fitness levels. Online registrations are open until 5pm on Friday 24 February and limited registrations will be available on the day. The event runs from 9am to 11am and entry costs $55. Register at www.stadiumstomp.co.nz.

SAFE ZONE

The Auckland Safe Zone will be back in lower Queen Street at night from February 24 to 18 March, to provide a haven for anyone out experiencing the inner city night life. Safe Zone is a safe place for people who may have consumed alcohol or drugs and may be in need of medical attention, hydration, support and advice. Red Frogs NZ and St John will be based at the zone from 10pm to 4am on weekend nights and on the Wednesday and Thursday nights of student orientation week. Last year more than 10,000 people visited the Safe Zone for social support and hydration.

YOUTHFUL CITY PLAN

The I Am Auckland Status Report was released this week, marking three years of progress in the city-wide strategic action plan for children and young people. Auckland Council’s Penny Hulse said Auckland is full of creative, energetic and insightful young people with many of the half a million young people thriving and engaging in the design and leadership of their city. She said some young Aucklanders still face challenges in their health and wellbeing, school achievement, employment and ensuring their voices are heard on issues that affect their lives. This status report aims to focus the council family’s efforts and to ensure that children and young people have the tools and opportunities that they deserve to prosper.