Community Activities for Kids

The Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre centre has grown steadily over the past five years, becoming one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations for retreats, conferences and seminars in natural health, environmental awareness and personal development. Our name: Kawai Purapura’s name signifies the nexus point between the past and the future. Kawai is the memory, the ancestry, the tracing of the lineage from the past. Purapura is the seed of the future. Our vision: Our vision is to create a healing... Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. At 31st December 2017, our membership consisted of 155 local families, business and schools. The current annual subscription is $58 for General or $48 for Special Needs membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $38 and a 5 trip membership for $28 (this... Read more

With six well-appointed rooms and a welcoming hall available for hire, the Jubilee Building will meet the needs of groups of 6 to up to 300 people for birthday parties, dances, Christmas parties, meetings, training seminars, workshops, community activities and a wide range of social events. Guided by our experienced venue team, we will tailor the best solution for your needs and give you every assistance to help make your event a huge (and stress-free) success. The Jubilee Building offers you: Assistance... Read more

"A really nice parkland golf course with some interesting hole layouts and, a well maintained golf course in a quiet area of west Auckland", are visitor comments about Redwood Park Golf Club . Redwood Park Golf Club is located in Swanson, Auckland, on beautiful parkland in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges. It is a 5 minute walk from the Swanson Train Station on the Western Rail Line, and a 25 minute drive from Central Auckland, via State Highway 16 motorway. It is one of the most affordable... Read more

Bright Futures is a service under the umbrella of the Napier Family Centre – a not for profit organisation committed to assisting families to be the best family they can be through household budget advice, counselling, parenting advice and our work with children and youth. Bright Futures established in 1994, is passionate about providing families with affordable home based childcare and education for pre-school children across Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay. Our team work to build responsive... Read more

Through the vision of Whānau Ora, MUMA take an integrated approach to providing services and support for all urban Māori in South Auckland. We collaborate seamlessly with other service providers and each whānau so that together, we can achieve the very best outcomes for that whānau. Whānau and individuals are able to access a range of programmes and services. We work in conjunction with whānau to establish positive long term plans, and can help address immediate concerns and needs. Read more

Ruapehu REAP - making our region a thriving hub of lifelong learning Read more

Titirangi Community House, in the heart of Titirangi, is located within the Titirangi Memorial Park and access is gained via South Titirangi Road. The main car park area (which is home to the famous Titirangi Market on the last Sunday of every month) provides access to the Community House, the Memorial Hall, Titirangi Library and the local play centre. We run a comprehensive Community Education programme including fitness, art and craft, mothering and antenatal and special interests. We also offer... Read more

Our mission is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. La Leche League offers you support, encouragement & information through the following: Groups in centres throughout New Zealand Monthly meetings to discuss: - The Advantages of Breastfeeding - Birth and the Early Days - Overcoming Difficulties -... Read more

Waikato Children's Literacy Charitable trust in Dinsdale Hamilton, is a registered not for profit Charity devoted to .supporting going children's education in the community with private tutoring from .one to one from home and also for classes in the local community in Hamilton. The charity is fully devoted and committed , to enhancing children's education aged 5 to 12 years as education is the greatest gift we can give children today. The Warehouse in Ward Street has partnered with the... Read more

Te Tuhi's name was gifted by local tangata whenua Ngāi Tai and is in reference to their ancestor Manawatere a great explorer who signalled his arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand by making his tuhi, or mark, on a pohutukawa tree using karamea, a red ochre. Te Tuhi, strives to live up to this legacy of exploration by being one of New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art spaces known for its core function of commissioning ambitious new artworks by a diverse selection of artists. The organisation is also... Read more

Kia ora tatou. There are many great reasons why people keep coming back to our centre. We are at the cutting edge of New Zealand Community Education. We are a place where things happen and like minded people can experience the rich diversity of lifelong learning. Quite simply, our Adult Learning Centre does not cost you money – the enrichment you receive will make you money! Read more

We are a non-profit, community service and operated by a voluntary committee of members and two paid librarians. Our aim is to provide families in our community with a wide range of high quality, entertaining and educational toys, games, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and much much more. You are welcome to become a member of the Papakura Toy Library if you live in the Papakura district, or surrounding area. Read more

Multiples Canterbury (formally the Christchurch Multiple Birth Club) was established over 40 years ago and is a parent-led support network supporting families in their journey from expecting to raising twins, triplets and quadruplets. The Club is run by a committee which volunteers its time to provide support, education and friendship to other members to help them cope with unique situations that arise when you have more than one baby at a time. We currently have well over 300 families in... Read more

Capital E is a not-for-profit organisation based in Wellington. We're here to ignite the creative spark in young people through digital workshops, live performance and events. As well as our work in Wellington the Capital E National Theatre for Children tours the country every year. Let's get inspired together! Read more

Summer Fun programme throughout East Coast Bays. The TOYVAN visits parks, reserves and beaches throughout East Coast Bays, packed with toys and play equipment. Read more

Alliance Francaise Wellington works to promote French Culture, in the wide sense of Francophony. We act to develop the teaching and learning of French, and encourage communication between Francophones, Francophiles and all New Zealanders through a modern cultural and education programme. Founded in 1908, the Alliance Franaise Wellington belongs to a network of 850 Alliances Franaises in the world, the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centres. We are located on the... Read more

The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award is a programme for 14 - 25 year olds that is open to all young people in NZ regardless of your background or ability. Read more

Vibe is a Youth One Stop Shop providing free confidential health and support for Hutt Valley people aged 10-24. Read more

Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna and is housed in a beautiful 19th Century Edwardian/Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach as well as barrack buildings from WWII previously situated on Fort Takapuna. The Lake House has a constantly changing exhibition programme, a café with delicious homemade fare, artists studio’s and a vibrant and varied arts education programme with something for every member of the family, including weekend workshops,... Read more

Aratoi Museum has offered activities for children for decades. We welcome school groups, and we run activities during school holidays. We have two annual student exhibitions: Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Show and NZQA Top Art exhibition. Please telephone us from 10am to 4:30 to see what's on offer now. OUR MUSEUM • Aratoi Museum is the largest museum in the Wairarapa and specializes in Wairarapa social history, NZ art & Māori taonga • Our special focus is on artists & issues of... Read more

Open in school terms: Morning sessions : Mon - Fri 9.30 - 12.00 Afternoon sessions: Wed 12.30 - 03.00 Come along with your children (age 0-5 years old). Good place for children to play and parents to make new friends. First 3 visits are free (no commitment), very affordable fee $45 per term per family. Read more

GirlGuiding is a friendly, inclusive community open to girls and women of all ages and backgrounds. It’s never too late to join! Girls and young women involved in our activities thrive in an environment that encourages positive self-expression, friendship and a sense of adventure. We provide our girls and young women with the skills and self- confidence they need to embrace life’s challenges, make informed choices, and make a positive difference to their own lives and the wider community. We look... Read more