Weekly activities
A variety of events and activities are available throughout the week for children and their families. If you would like further information on any of these events or activities please call Jessamy on +64 9 303 1365 or email .
Monday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
Volunteers will drive families to a local supermarket where they can shop for any essential items. Families need to inform a staff member the evening prior if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Radio Lollipop activities
Radio Lollipop volunteers run activities and games for children of all ages.
When: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Creative Activities Centre at Ronald McDonald House
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Tuesday
Children’s yoga
Our children’s yoga programme helps children increase physical fitness and knowledge of body parts, customized to the wide-ranging needs of those attending.
When: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: Ronald McDonald House
Event Organiser: Rebecca Shadwell
Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World & Antarctic Encounter
Free trip and entry to Kelly Tarlton’s for House families!
When: 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Shuttle departs promptly from Ronald McDonald House at 11am. Families are collected and then returned to House at 1pm.
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Wednesday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
Volunteers will drive families to a local supermarket where they can shop for any essential items. Families need to inform a staff member the evening prior if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Stretch-n-Grow classes
Two great stretch-n-grow classes to get kids active!
When: 11:45am-12:15pm
Where: Ronald McDonald House Family Room, Starship
Event Organiser: Christine Marino
When: 1:15pm-1:45pm
Where: Ronald McDonald House
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Volunteer dinners for families
One night each week a family dinner for all families staying with us is provided by volunteers from the community. This is generally held on a Wednesday but these days do change on occasion.
When: 6:00pm
Where: Main dining area at Ronald McDonald House
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Family Art Programme
Art classes held twice a week for House families.
When: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Creative Activities Centre at Ronald McDonald House
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Thursday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
Volunteers will drive families to a local supermarket where they can shop for any essential items. Families need to inform a staff member the evening prior if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Auckland Zoo
Free trip and entry to Auckland Zoo for House families!
When: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Shuttle departs promptly from Ronald McDonald House at 1:30pm. Families are collected and then returned to House at 4:30pm.
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Friday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
Volunteers will drive families to a local supermarket where they can shop for any essential items. Families need to inform a staff member the evening prior if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Family Art Programme
Art classes held twice a week forall children staying with us.
When: 1:30pm-4:00pm
Where: Creative Activities Centre at Ronald McDonald House
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Saturday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
The free New World Victoria Park shuttle will collect families as part of its free bus route and return from the store at 12:00 midday. Families need to inform a Weekend Supervisor before 9am if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Where: Main entrance to Auckland City Hospital site
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Sunday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
The free New World Victoria Park shuttle will collect families as part of its free bus route and return from the store at 12:00 midday. Families need to inform a Weekend Supervisor before 9am if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Where: Main entrance to Auckland City Hospital site
Event Organiser: Jessamy Neilsen
Site map
The RMH Auckland Trust funds and governs Ronald McDonald House Auckland (48 rooms) and the Ronald McDonald House Family Room (13 short stay critical care rooms) in Starship Hospital. It is a registered community charitable trust comprised of the following partners: Auckland District Health Board, Child Cancer Foundation, Heart Children, The Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Ronald McDonald House Charities and 2 community representatives. The House and Family Room provide a ‘home away from home’ for over 3,000 families of children with life-threatening illnesses each year. The Trust through its staff and partnerships actively fundraises throughout New Zealand to achieve the $2,300,000 p.a. it needs to run the facilities and support its families. Charity Registration number: CC23591