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Community

Bring people in your community together through the creation of safe, clever, and long-lasting outdoor shade spaces.

Shade sails and structures make the most of your community space by providing safe areas for play and recreation. With high UV protection, families can gather in the outdoors with confidence.

We understand that in the eyes of the community a shared space must tick the boxes. Drawing from our 25+ years’ experience in shade sails and structures for the public domain, a Sunshade solution will help you to ensure the result becomes a loved destination in the community.

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BETTER OUTDOOR SPACES FOR EVERYONE

Creating shade in shared spaces isn’t just about UV protection, it’s about making parks, playgrounds, marae, cafés and community hubs more usable, welcoming, and weather-ready.

Whether you need to offer shelter, control sun exposure, or unlock underused outdoor areas, your local Sunshade expert can help shape a solution that’s both practical and purpose-fit.

They’ll guide you through the best options for your space, use, and budget, drawing on their real-world experience with proven products that hold up in New Zealand conditions. We support them behind the scenes with 30+ years of fabrication know-how and a long track record supplying and installing quality solutions for communities across the motu.

Our specialist shade and shelter experience includes:

Parks, playgrounds, marae, picnic areas and outdoor learning spaces
Swimming pools, grandstands, and outdoor fitness areas
Covered event zones with waterproof structures on existing or new frames
Walkways and awnings for commercial and community buildings

You can choose from a wide range of modern and classic finishes, including high-performance PVC with the look of natural fibre, or breathable shade cloths with optional waterproof coating.

Already working with a designer or build team? We’re happy to collaborate and ensure your project is delivered to spec, on time, and built to last.

MAKE A SMART CHOICE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY WITH SUNSHADE

Extremely high UV protection for everyone’s reassurance and safety.
Custom fabricated here in NZ by our experienced team.
Durable strength in the elements, engineered for a lasting result.
Protect outdoor equipment and other assets from UV degradation and burning heat.
Set and forget scheduled maintenance is available from some local experts during the winter months if needed.

Communities and organisations who have trusted us

Health & Safety

Our most popular shade sail cloth is independently certified up to 99% UV-R protection and at minimum our shade textiles will offer at least 50% UPF, so everyone under it can benefit with cooling respite from the sun.
Shade textiles are independently fire tested to AS/NZ 1530.2-1993 + offer excellent strength ratings due to their performance-focused design.
Certified structural engineers are used to provide you confidence in the structure no matter the season.
Product Material Data Safety Sheets and fire and wind testing data is available on request.
Further Health & Safety information relating to installation can be advised by your local expert.

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MEET YOUR STAKEHOLDER’S NEEDS AND YOUR BUDGET

We understand you may be working with a tight budget, which needs to be balanced with a lasting long-term solution.
Your local expert will make the costs clear up-front, so you don’t have any unexpected surprises. If you need to fundraise and take it up the chain for approval, you know exactly what your targets are, so you can be confident in your budget.
Your product will be made from certified materials that are selected because they last, so when you look back on the project, you can feel proud of your choice.

Why work with Sunshade?

At Sunshade our local experts are great at identifying solutions that can help you cost-effectively upgrade your facilities and turn an exposed outdoor area into a favourite hang-out.
Our fabrication workshop has over 30 years’ experience in providing lasting, high quality protection from sun, wind, and rain, so we know what works.
We manufacture our outdoor shades here in New Zealand for our tough NZ conditions.
Our products are fabricated with quality, service, and integrity, to ensure you a great result.

Learn more about our process and find product support.

Our products have been trusted by hundreds of schools, organisations and communities every year since the mid 1990’s. Browse some of our work below and reach out with your questions.