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FUNFEST — Bringing Families and Communities Together.
Funfest Charitable Trust was established in 2008 with a simple mission: to create a completely free summer event for the families of Tāmaki Makaurau. From the beginning, our purpose has been to bring whānau and communities together in a positive, uplifting environment where everyone feels welcome.
Over the years, Funfest has grown into a beloved Auckland tradition. Thousands of families have made it part of their summer, and today the event attracts over 65,000 people annually from across Aotearoa.
We’re proud to be Auckland’s only annual summer event offering:
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Free entry
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Free parking
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Free rides
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Free prizes
There is simply no other event in the region that matches Funfest for scale, accessibility, attractions, and community impact.
Our Sponsors
Funfest is made possible through the support of partners who share our commitment to uplifting families and strengthening communities:
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Wiri Licensing Trust – Principal Sponsor, championing community initiatives across South Auckland.
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Trillian Trust – Main Sponsor, whose generosity helps keep Funfest free for everyone.
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Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi – Tūhono Main Sponsor, supporting pathways in education, growth, and opportunity.
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Tip Top – the official ice cream of fun at Funfest, adding a taste of summer magic to every visit.
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Auckland Council, backing events that bring people together and enrich our city.
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Elections NZ, promoting civic engagement and empowering communities to have their voices heard.
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Auckland Community Law Centre, providing essential support and services that strengthen whānau wellbeing.
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Matsons Shipping, supporting Funfest with the same reliability and care they bring to every journey.
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Mealamu Security, helping us maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all attendees.
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All Blocks NZ – the official LEGO User Group of New Zealand, inspiring creativity and imagination for tamariki and whānau.
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Mai FM – turning up the fun since day one, bringing the energy, the beats, and the hype that makes Funfest come alive.
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I Spy Nits, supporting community wellbeing with trusted family‑focused services.
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Wiri Licensing Trust
Funfest is proudly presented by Principal Sponsor Wiri Licensing Trust.
The purpose of the trust is to positively influence our local community through nurturing relationships, networks and organisations that do good in our hood.
Wiri Licensing Trust is a community owned business that responsibly manages two hospitality venues and a portfolio of commercial real estate assets in South Auckland.
The Trust is governed by people elected directly from our community to ensure accountability and alignment to our purpose.
The Wiri Licensing Trust gives back to our local community with donations, grants and sponsorships.
For more information visit www.wiritrust.org.nz
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Funfest is supported by Trillian Trust.
The Trust was formed to provide support to other New Zealand based charitable and not-for-profit organisations through grants for specific purposes that benefit the community.
The benefactors of the Trust are the charitable and not-for-profit organisations that receive grants from the Trust.
For more information visit www.trillian.co.nz
Funfest is supported by Trillian Trust.
The Trust was formed to provide support to other New Zealand based charitable and not-for-profit organisations through grants for specific purposes that benefit the community.
The benefactors of the Trust are the charitable and not-for-profit organisations that receive grants from the Trust.
For more information visit www.trillian.co.nz
Funfest is supported by Trillian Trust.
The Trust was formed to provide support to other New Zealand based charitable and not-for-profit organisations through grants for specific purposes that benefit the community.
The benefactors of the Trust are the charitable and not-for-profit organisations that receive grants from the Trust.
For more information visit www.trillian.co.nz
Tip Top is the official ice cream of Fun at Funfest.
Each year Tip Top fill up their Tip Top caravan with delicious Tip Top ice cream and send it to Funfest over 4 days.
Thank You TIP TOP for supporting Funfest.
Funfest raises much needed funds to donate to BBM each year.
BBM offer a range of programmes that bring families and communities together and we are proud to support the BBM TEAM.
Head on over to the Tip Top Caravan and enjoy delicious Tip Top Ice cream or win prizes in the games tent and laughing clowns, these attactions raise much needed funds for BBM.
