Sara Evans has just relocated from the other side of the world. At a time of change, upheaval and new beginnings, Sara tells us how important parkrun has been, and will be, as she sets up her new life in New Zealand. I started running in 2016; I had just qualified as a midwife, was…
In order to support the existing and future parkrun events in New Zealand, we are introducing a national network of parkrun Ambassadors. This is an exciting new development and a great way to get involved in volunteering at parkrun outside of Saturday mornings! Ambassadors are skilled and experienced volunteers who provide vital…
Recently, in the middle of a cold and wet Saturday morning, regular parkrunnner Tash Vruink found herself wondering why it is that so many people get up every Saturday morning to attend parkrun. Tash tells us her thoughts… I was recently down in Christchurch staying with a friend and after I dragged her out of bed early…
CONTRA was created by parkrun Founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt because he saw the need for a sportswear brand that embraced inclusivity and fairness, a brand designed to do away with discomfort by offering high-quality kit in ten different sizes and fits. Our CONTRA ambassadors have been road, trail and treadmill-testing our clothing range and here’s…
My name is Herbie, I’m a miniature schnauzer and I will be 5 years old on 1 March. There’s nothing I enjoy more than getting outside, smelling lamp posts and looking for cats to chase. My Instagram account is herbietheminiatureschnauzer and I have over 1700 followers from all over the world Mum and Dad…
This week we meet Pippi, who has just started attending Greytown Woodside Trail parkrun with her humans! Hi I’m Pippi, a bouncy, high-energy kinda gal, brindle boxer to be precise. I’ve been with my fambam since I was a wee pup, now I’m all grown up at 7 years old (nearly 8). I…
Paul Sinton-Hewitt, parkrun Founder and friend of Noel and Lian, shares how integral the pair were to the inception of parkrun New Zealand and the legacy that they will leave behind as they move on from their roles at parkrun New Zealand. I’ve known Noel and Lian since before Caitlin and Kelly arrived on…
As Noel and I step down from being Country Managers we’d just like to share some of our memories over the last 7 years. At each parkrun around the country you have all brought special gifts and talents and we are so proud and thankful to have shared this journey with you. We simply can’t…
It was the 800th event at Bushy parkrun last Saturday and of course some Kiwis were there too to share in the fanfare! What an amazing achievement for parkrun UK and globally too. It’s been said multiple times before, but thank you, Paul, for this incredible worldwide phenomenon. We made the pilgrimage to the original…
My name is Ruby and I’m 10 weeks old. I’m a totally black Labrador and was born at Criffel Station here in Wanaka and have been with my new family about one and a half weeks. I love to play with Olivia, my new owner and explore my new home and surroundings. I…
