shelter for

community.

incluside welcoming shade for parks, playgrounds, town centres & more.

At shade systems, we’re proud to support councils, iwi, developers, and community organisations in creating sheltered outdoor spaces that bring people together. from local playgrounds to public reserves, skateparks to civic plazas — our custom shade structures are designed to enhance comfort, accessibility, and safety for all ages.

our team works closely with local stakeholders to deliver solutions that reflect the identity and needs of each community. whether you’re planning a high-use event space or upgrading an underutilised public area, we can help create a vibrant, sun-safe, and weather-resilient environment that invites people to gather, connect, and thrive.

why choose our community shade solutions?

  • Robust Product Warranty: We stand by our products and offer the best warranties on all materials. We use marine-grade fixings & poles, heavy-duty HDPE fabric, robust webbing tape & PTFE thread for ultimate strength and durability. 

  • Fast Turnaround. We manufacture everything in New Zealand and hold large amounts of stock, so you won’t be caught out by unexpected delays, and we provide solid project deadlines.

  • Designed for high-use public spaces: Engineered for resilience and heavy use, our structures are ideal for high-traffic areas like town centres, bus stops, skateparks, and playgrounds.

  • Inclusive & accessible design: We design with everyone in mind — creating welcoming spaces that are easy to access and navigate, including for families, seniors, and those with mobility challenges.

  • Collaborative approach: We partner with councils, mana whenua, and landscape architects to ensure each shelter fits seamlessly into its cultural and environmental context.

  • Built to withstand the elements: Our shelters are made for Aotearoa’s harsh conditions — UV-resistant, wind-rated, and low maintenance for long-term value.

  • 100 % turn-key solution. We take care of the design, council consents, manufacture, installation, maintenance and more with our experienced in-house, NZ-based team.

popular community shade solutions.

Shade Sails

playground shade

Sola Gola

school shade

Tensile Membrane

shade products

Hip Roof

hip roof shade

Star Shade®

star shade umbrella

faq.

Yes. we regularly deliver public projects and understand the processes around RFPs, stakeholder engagement, health & safety, and site compliance. we can also assist with design documentation and engineering.

Absolutely. we collaborate with iwi and local communities to ensure designs reflect local stories, values, and identity — from materials and colours to layout and form.

Lead times vary depending on scope and site readiness, but most projects are completed within 6–10 weeks from approval. our team manages the process from design to install.

Our steel-frame shelters typically last 20+ years with minimal maintenance. fabric options (like shade sails) last 10–15 years and are easy to replace or update if needed.

testimonial.

For us the shade structure is really important, we are a growing school, 600 kids now, and we have limited shade here and our school hall is not big enough to hold a full school assembly so for us it’s a twofold space, an outdoor space in summer, and in winter we can also be under here when it’s raining.

Testimonial by,

Stanhope Road School
Principal Zane Wilson

completed community projects.

  • Hamilton Gardens

  • Tauranga Boys College

  • Whangarei Town Basin Playground

get in touch.

Contact our Shade Specialists today to request a site visit or discuss your requirements. We work with various education, governmental, and commercial partners to produce premium shade and shelter structures across New Zealand and around the globe. Furthermore, we aim to help make outdoor spaces enjoyed by the public more sun safe and weatherproof!