ABOUT US

Our annual Special Needs Children’s Party brings smiles, fun and prizes to children living with autism and special needs, who are often excluded from the community activities all children need to thrive.

The fun and memorable day which, depending on location, is a Pool, Ten Pin Bowling or Movie Party, also provides an important building block for social development and inclusion.

This year, Autism New Zealand are again proud to be working with the Special Needs Children’s Party, to get impacted families along to this free event.

Additional funds raised will help the organisation act as a voice and advocate for dealing with government, and provide the much-needed training, education and resources to improve lives.

EVENT DATES

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POOL PARTIES

 Thames - 22 June 2025

TEN PIN BOWLING PARTIES

Invercargill - 26 April 2025
Blenheim - 4 May 2025
Nelson - 5th & 6th May 2025
Dunedin - 10 May 2025
Christchurch - 11 May 2025
Palmerston North - 17 May 2025
New Plymouth - 18 May 2025
Hawkes Bay - 25 May 2025
Tauranga - 31 May 2025
Lower Hutt - 7 June 2025
Wellington- 8 June 2025
Rotorua - 14 June 2025
Wanganui - 15 June 2025
Taupo - 15 June 2025
Hamilton - 21 June 2025
Manukau - 21 June 2025
Pukekohe - 22 June 2025
Henderson - 28 June 2025
Auckland Central - 29 June 2025
Northshore - 29 June 2025
Whangarei - 30 June 2025

FILM PARTIES

Oamaru - 26th & 27th April 2025  
Ashburton - 26th & 27th April 2025
Timaru - 3rd & 4th May 2025
Greymouth - 10 May 2025
Westport - 10 May 2024 and 11 May 2025
Whakatane - 17th & 24th May 2025
Gisborne - 18 May 2025 
Masterton - 24 May 2025
Kerikeri - 28th & 29th June 2025
Wanaka- 31st May & 1st June 2025
Arrowtown-31st May & 7th June 2025
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JOIN IN ON THE FUN!

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MOVIES

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POOLS

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BOWLING

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WANT TO BE INVOLVED?

These amazing events are made possible through the generous support of the local businesses, organisations and individuals who donate funds to support us.