Play Street events temporarily restrict vehicle traffic on quiet local streets, so that children and parents can be active, socially connect, and play in their neighbourhood. They are small, resident-led, local events, held on quiet neighbourhood streets during daylight hours.
Play Streets have gained in popularity in recent years, especially in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. Waka Kotahi and Sport New Zealand, alongside councils, regional sports trusts, Healthy Families NZ, and other organisations, have been working together since 2019 to make it easier for Play Streets to happen in New Zealand.
Find out more here.