Connect - The Fringe District

The Fringe District has a strong focus on community. You get a sense of this in the relaxed and welcoming vibe you feel as you wander through the neighbourhood.

We are well serviced with community centres ranging from the shared space of Gribblehurst Community Hub, to Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Rocky Nook Bowls Club, and The Auckland Irish Society.

There are three churches – all with a strong community focus; Trinity Methodist Church, Edge Kingsland, and Morningside Church of Christ.

Interested in sustainability? There’s a local eco group, Kingsland Eco Neighbours.

And if you are living locally and want to meet our community members, we also run a community book club that explores new eateries, (and books of course!), each month.

If staying fit is your thing, there are two local exercise clubs Habitat for Fitness and Health and Sports and two swimming pools – one inside Health and Sports and the other at Trent Bray Swimming School.

At the heart of any vibrant community, you’ll find a school. The Fringe District has several primary, intermediate and secondary schools, with multi-cultural units and immersive classroom environments.

You’ll find some awesome green spaces here too, to enjoy with friends and family, or for some quiet solitude in the middle of the city. These include Nixon Park, School Reserve, Alsco Pocket Park and Morningside Reserve.

Our local businesses are supported by The Kingsland Business Society Incorporated. You can contact our manager here; team@thefringedistrict.co.nz or call us +649 217 3561

The Kingsland Business Society is part of the Auckland Council’s BID program, a partnership with Auckland Council, and the Local Albert-Eden Board who work cohesively together to create better communities, local economies, and town centres.

Our People

Our Stories

Sabera Ismail

I have been in Kingsland for 14 years now. I love this neighbourhood. People are friendly, I always feel comfortable and have mostly positive experiences.

Managing Shop / Ismail Superette

Yolanda Bartram

I love creating and seeing things grow. Every day is different, love my job, it never really feels like work. However being your own boss you never stop ‘working’.

Director / BODYFX

Steve Gillett

I feel inclusiveness is the key to survival in our village, banding together and promoting unity as a team, then everyone will flourish.

Owner / The Kingslander

Lee Howell

Our Strength in our neighbourhood is having a strong sense of community as well as being down to earth.

Owner / Lee Howell Photography

Sanjay Jamnadas

Our strength at Kingsland Liquor is listening to our customers and our awesome Neighbourhood.

Owner / Kingsland Liquor Centre

Harshita Soop

Some of our neighbourhood strengths are having very cute spots, little hidden gems, and easy-to-find parking compared to Ponsonby. All of our eateries, bar/breweries and cafes are in walking distance. We are a loving neighbourhood with great, personal services.

Director / Venosa

Olivia Waken

Kingsland is creative and fun-filled with like-minded people. I like Kingsland. It's creative and a little bit edgy.

Owner / Kensal

Jasmin Ziedan

The business community in Kingsland and surrounding is nice & real, full of creatives and hard-working innovative people. It only keeps growing and expanding.

Managing Director / Base FM

Nick Sautner

We would like to be involved in any events or activities that promote or engage with the Fringe District. Eden Park is for all of Auckland and New Zealand. We are committed to working with our neighbourhood and local business associations to maximise the benefits for the country and community.

Chief Executive Officer / Eden Park

John Arkley

I am a current KBSI board member. I am enthusiastic about our awesome neighbourhood and love getting involved in community events and supporting our local businesses.