Funding secured to progress Ostrich Farm sports fields in Flat Bush

“The Howick Local Board is pleased to see this funding for this critical project that will provide vital sports field capacity for South East Auckland. We've got massive and growing demand for sports fields, and this funding allows us to deliver this project sooner and better.”

We're desperately short on sports fields in East Auckland so when there was an opportunity to secure some of the proceeds from the airport share sales, this was our candidate project.

With 14 projects worth $57.3M asking for their share of the $20M it was always going to be a tough competition. While we didn't get as much as we'd hoped, this contribution will help us deliver this project that has been delayed due to a lack of funding.

Read more online: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/09/ostrich-farm-sports-fields-gain-ground/