The Puhinui reserve located on Prices Road, Mangere was established by Council as a passive reserve suitable for equestrian, bird watching, orienteering, walking, photography and the like.
The reserve has been used for a number of equestrian events, the most recent and well known being the Puhinui 3 Day Event. NZ Sporthorse Inc is working with the equestrian community to develop Puhinui as a premier facility capable of hosting significant international events such as the World Equestrian Games and national events such as the annual Horse of the Year show.
Counties Distance Riding Club, Auckland Showhunter, Eventing Auckland and Auckland Showjumping are the clubs who currently make up the Puhinui Development Group spearheading this initiative.
A vision and mission for Puhinui has been developed and continues to evolve.
PUHINUI EQUESTRIAN PARK VISION
A World Class Equestrian Facility in harmony with its environment and providing wider public enjoyment
PUHINUI EQUESTRIAN PARK MISSION
To provide a facility for Auckland that:
(i) is recognised internationally amongst the equestrian community so that Auckland becomes the destination in the southern hemisphere for equestrian events
(ii) enables the development and growth of equestrian sports in New Zealand,
(iii) adds value to a public park and
(iv) encourages broader public use.
