Introducing award winning Krank at Allan Brewster

There's a new way to get fit at Papatoetoe Community Gym at Allan Brewster Recreation Centre. Manukau Leisure's award winning Krank programme is designed to deliver a cardio, strength and toning workout from a seated position. It opens the door to people with disabilities, obesity or lower body injuries. Classes are available for all fitness levels and abilities. Minimum as 16 years old. See the group fitness timetable and get kranking!

What: Krank classes
Where: Papatoetoe Community Gym, Allan Brewster Recreation Centre, Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe
When: Starts Monday 13 February
Cost: $8 for general admission, $5 for Community Gyms members

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Manurewa Aquatic Centre Family Fun Day

Take time out with whanau and enjoy a family fun day at Manurewa Aquatic Centre's Family Fun Day at the pools. We will have heaps of games, a treasure hunt, lolly scramble, kayaking and bouncy castle! So come along and check it out with your family.

What: Manurewa Aquatic Centre Family Fun Day
Where: Manurewa Aquatic Centre, 10 Sykes Road, Manurewa
When: 12pm - 4pm, Saturday 4 February 2012
Cost: FREE

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Totara Park Pools Summer Fun Days

Totara Park Pools have an awesome range of activities for the entire family. They’re FREE and run throughout summer.So come along, have a dip in the pools and have fun with our cool summer activities.

Where: Totara Park Pool, Wairere Road, Manurewa

What: Family Fun Day
When: 11am - 3pm, Saturday 11 February
Cost: FREE
Activities will include bouncy castle, kayaking, lollie scramble and a sausage sizzle

What: Triathlon
When: 11am - 1pm, Saturday 18 February
Age Group: 8 - 11 and 12 - 16
Cost: FREE
Prizes for each age group

What: Treasure Hunt
When: 11am - 1pm, Saturday 25 February
Age Group: 8 - 11 and 12 - 16
Cost: FREE
Find items and win prizes

What: Amazing Race
When: 11am - 1pm, Saturday 25 February
Age Group: 8 - 14 in teams of four
Cost: FREE
Race around Totara Park finding clues

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Papatoetoe Centennial Pools summer fun day

It's summer time and we're putting on a day of entertainment and games for the whole family. Gather the whanau and come to Papatoetoe Centennial Pools for a day filled with fun and laughter.

Meet Ruben Wiki, have a go at the colouring competition, test your speed and skills in the treasure hunt, or race across the aqua run. There will be something for everyone!

What: Summer Fun Day
Where: Papatoetoe Centennial Pools, Sutton Crescent, Papatoetoe
When: 11.00am - 5.00pm, 21 January 2012
Cost: FREE

Community Gyms six-week boot camp

If you want maximum results in minimum time then join boot camp. Experience the camaraderie and gain access to six workouts per week.

Starting 13 February 2012, the six-week boot camp style programme will see you working out alongside a bunch of people all motivating each other to achieve. Group training sessions will be delivered indoors, outdoors and in pools for heaps of variety. And you're welcome to enlist with your friends and family - they don't have to be Community Gyms members to join boot camp.

If you're part of a sports team, or even if you just want to pull your friends and family together, this is the perfect challenge for group participation. All shapes, sizes, and fitness levels welcome.

What: Community Gyms six-week boot camp
When: Starting 13 February for six weeks
Cost: $150 ($100 for Community Gyms members)

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