Hoops in the Park
The Otago Nuggets are making a quick stop at the Remarkables Park Town Centre ahead of the NBL season and they’re inviting you to join them for a free, high energy morning of hoops, games and giveaways. They’ll be outside Shelter Bar/Harvey Norman on Saturday, 28 March from 10am - 12pm for this free event.
This is your chance to meet the Otago Nuggets in Queenstown before they kick off this basketball season. There’ll be fun for the whole family, games for kids, prizes including the grand prize; WIN a trip to Dunedin to watch the Otago Nuggets live. (To be in with a chance of prize winning, you must register for the event at www.remarkablesparktowncentre.co.nz/otagonuggets plus be at the event at the time of the prize draw announcements.
In Otago, sport has always meant more than the scoreboard. It represents identity, pride, and the belief that smaller regions can stand confidently on a national stage. The Otago Nuggets’ story embodies that spirit: their return to the National Basketball League in 2021 backed by determined supporters and community belief. This year, Remarkables Park Town Centre joins that journey as a sponsor for the first time.
While Queenstown is globally recognised, its character is defined by its local community. Families, young people, and long-term residents shape the culture that visitors experience and return to. Sport provides a powerful focal point. It connects generations, inspires young athletes, and creates shared experiences that strengthen identity. In regions like ours, communities do not simply watch teams: they carry them. As the 2026 season begins, Remarkables Park Town Centre’s sponsorship signals clear intent - to support grassroots aspiration, strengthen regional visibility, and stand behind a team whose story mirrors the resilience of the communities it represents. Because in Otago, pride is not measured by population size, but by the strength of connection.
