Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland
28 Feb - 1 Mar & 7 - 8 Mar
2026
PUSH PLAY MANU SESSIONS
10am & 1:50pm Sat
9am & 12:50pm Sun
Grand Final:Sat 14 March
SIGN UP FROM 3 NOV
Welcome to Z Manu World Champs in Auckland!
The Z Manu World Champs are coming to TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Auckland – and, we’re making a splash as part of the Moana Auckland Ocean Festival.
Join us for two epic qualification weekends at Karanga Plaza in the Viaduct Harbour:
Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March
Grand Final: Saturday 14 March 2026
We’ll be taking over the waterfront with a purpose-built jump tower to find 40 finalists across the two qualifying weekends. Expect big bombs, big energy, and big crowds as we hunt for the next Z Manu World Champ.
As part of the Moana Auckland Ocean Festival, we’re celebrating everything we love about our connection to the water, and that includes you.
Push Play sessions each day so anyone can give it a go – whether it’s your first Manu or your fiftieth.
Giveaways and games all day long including:
Burger King’s Manus for Manus
Tip Top’s Shoot to Scoop
Snickers Ball challenge
Whether you’re here to watch, to cheer, or to send it off the tower yourself — this is the place to be.
Come watch, give it a go, or just jump on in and sign up!
Check out the full timetable below
Event schedule
Auckland 1
Sat 28 February
| 10:00am | Push Play |
| 11:00am | Heat 1 |
| 12:00pm | Heat 2 |
| 12:50pm | Tip Top Shoot to Scoop |
| 1:00pm | Heat 3 |
| 1:50pm | Push Play |
| 2:45pm | Burger King Manus for Manus |
| 3:00pm | Heat 4 – FEMALE ONLY |
| 4:00pm | Heat 5 |
| 4:50pm | Snickers Ball |
Sun 1 March
| 9:00am | Push Play |
| 10:00am | Heat 1 |
| 11:00am | Heat 2 |
| 11:50am | Tip Top Shoot to Scoop |
| 12:00pm | Heat 3 |
| 12:50pm | Push Play |
| 1:45pm | Burger King Manus for Manus |
| 2:00pm | Heat 4 |
| 3:00pm | Heat 5 |
| 3:50pm | Snickers Ball |
Auckland 2
Sat 7 March
| 10:00am | Push Play |
| 11:00am | Heat 1 |
| 12:00pm | Heat 2 |
| 12:50pm | Tip Top Shoot to Scoop |
| 1:00pm | Heat 3 |
| 1:50pm | Push Play |
| 2:45pm | Burger King Manus for Manus |
| 3:00pm | Heat 4 – FEMALE ONLY |
| 4:00pm | Heat 5 |
| 4:50pm | Snickers Ball |
Sun 8 March
| 9:00am | Push Play |
| 10:00am | Heat 1 |
| 11:00am | Heat 2 |
| 11:50am | Tip Top Shoot to Scoop |
| 12:00pm | Heat 3 |
| 12:50pm | Push Play |
| 1:45pm | Burger King Manus for Manus |
| 2:00pm | Heat 4 |
| 3:00pm | Heat 5 |
| 3:50pm | Snickers Ball |
Location
Karanga Plaza, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD
Push Play Sessions
10:00am & 1:50pm Saturday
9:00am & 12:50pm Sunday
Get ready to make a splash with our FREE Push Play Manu sessions! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or trying out your first Manu, everyone’s welcome. Bring your friends, whānau, or even the neighbours – no experience needed, just come have fun!
Keen to learn all about the event details, click on any of the links below:
| The Event | Competition Format | Entry Fees | Divisions & Eligibility |
| Styles | Platform Heights | Judging | Support for the Final |
| Rules | Prize Money | Water Safety |
Have questions?
Check out our FAQs first and make sure you’re signed up to Manu Mail to get first access to qualification spots, go in the draw for prizes, receive event updates, insider tips, and much more. Otherwise, get in touch with the team HERE.