Auckland Council announces lease extension for Marina Fitness Centre

Marina Fitness Centre – located in Half Moon Bay, East Auckland - offers a dedicated fitness environment including personalised fitness programmes, guidance and encouragement from qualified trainers, the latest cardio and weight machines, fun fitness challenges and a supportive community of likeminded people.

Auckland Council has advised that Marina Fitness will have its lease renewed by Howick Local Board for at least another three years. The high-quality fitness centre located by the water, is the only council-run fitness facility in the area that isn’t in a council-owned building.

Marina Fitness has been part of the community since 2009, with the lease due to expire on 16th August 2025.

Board chair Damian Light notes “we’re proud of the mahi of the Marina Fitness staff ensuring locals remain healthy and active. This dedication to the local community was reflected in the strong public support for the continuation of the service. Together with the solid financial results, it’s clear that this service is needed in our community.”

More than 750 people are active members of Marina Fitness, and visits have been growing steadily - up 14% compared to the same time last year. People love the service, with 97% customer satisfaction and a high number of regular users.

The nearest fitness centre is 2.5km away, and with the lease due to end on 16th August, at the boards May business meeting council staff presented three options to the board: renew the lease, look at outsourcing, or not renew it.

Before the decision was made, the board heard and saw the significant community support for the extension of the lease, with more than 50 people attending to show their support.

In addition to the extension, the board also asked staff to explore a six-year lease.

Marina Fitness will now continue to operate under Auckland Council for the next three years - giving certainty to members and staff and helping keep a much-loved local fitness option available in the community.

The Marina Fitness team is all about helping its community and members get active and stay active.

Images. Credit: Auckland Council / Marina Fitness