Art Galleries for Kids

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 renowned for supporting curatorial research resulting in exhibitions that are locally engaged, regionally responsive and internationally ambitious with a strong awareness of social, political and environmental issues. Te Tuhi’s annual programmes include four seasons of major group and solo exhibitions and a series of live events and offsite projects. These are supported by a range of education and public programs that actively engage school students, local artists and makers, community ...

Hutt Art has groups of rangeing from Painting, Pottery, Printmaking, Weaving, Bookmaking etc. We are have tutored classes - see our website for full details

A specialist art gallery and promote the arts through education with classes, seminars , workshops and exhibitions. and provide seminars & journeys also on the history of global art

The City Gallery is dedicated to developing and promoting artists by fostering a dynamic and supportive environment for the arts in the Southland region. Located in one of Invercargill heritage buildings, this former Public Trust building is now a retail space and contemporary gallery. The City Gallery is regularly updated with the best in local and national exhibitions enriching the art culture in the South. The City Gallery Coordinator is appointed by the Southland Art Society Inc. with ... Read more a mandate of fostering a creative environment to challenge and inspire members in the pursuit of the excellence in Art. Membership to the Southland Art Society is open to all Art enthusiasts. Members of the public wanting to find out more about the benefits of joining should contact the Gallery Co-ordinator. Entry to the City Gallery's three exhibition spaces is by donation/koha.

Contemporary art gallery. Free entry.

Jump Start Kids is a Mt Albert all day childcare centre with an equal emphasis on care and education. It is privately owned by Roger and Glenda Carter who share the management. We cater for all children from birth to school. There are many different cultures represented in the children and staff and we welcome that diversity. All our full time teachers are qualified early childhood education graduates and most of them are also mothers. We have a chef who prepares delicious meals and snacks ... Read more based on the Ministry of Health recommendations for preschool age children. Some of the vegetables are grown by the children. ON our website you can read our latest ERO report for the official opinion about Jump Start Kids. Then take a look at the lovely things our parents say about us under Testimonials. If your child is over three and you book five mornings or afternoons of four hours each, it will cost you NOTHING! 20 hours ECE free will pay totally for your children's education. We ...

The Good Seeds Children Centre has 80 places 6mths – school. It prides itself on being a family friendly environment for children and their whānau, to develop a strong foundation for their futures. Learning philosophy:  Including Christian principles and teaching in the programme  Children learn through play, children learn best when they are engaged in experiences that they are interested in.  Parents as child’s first teachers, we value the contribution they can make to their child’s ... Read more learning.  Having a homelike atmosphere within a caring and stimulating environment where children can feel safe and secure. We will nurture an atmosphere of respect.  In encouraging children to learn and develop at their own level and pace, which will give them a sense of self-worth and gain confidence of self-importance. We embrace the diversity and cultures of all children  Strive to nurture children who can build relationships with children and adults, are secure in who ...

Weymouth Playcentre is more than a playgroup, it is where you can find your 'village'. Nau mai, haere mai. Come, stay, play and learn alongside your child/ren (0 - 6 years) here. At Weymouth Playcentre it is FREE to attend. Children get the opportunity to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment. The curiosity and creativity of our tamariki is nurtured in a way that allows them to learn about themselves and their world. Your child will be given a chance to explore, create, climb, ... Read more read, sing, experiment, play music, wear costumes, have their face painted (or do it themselves!), garden, do carpentry with real tools, bake and cook, build sandcastles, swing, slide, dance, spend time in nature and get messy. The activities change every day. Playcentre parents all bring different skills, interests, and cultural backgrounds to add to the rich learning environment. We welcome families with children aged 0 6 years. Mixed age play allows your children to engage with others ...

Hopscotch Childcare and Hopscotch Preschool are two privately owned centres in the rural town of Otorohanga. They’re managed by the owner and Licensee, Charlotte Clapcott. Both Centres are open from 8am to 5.15pm. Our centres are family-based with strong ties to the community. Our children are able to experience many out of centre activities such as: We take regular walking trips to the park, Kiwi House, library and Beattie Rest Home. Our local fire station and ambulance officers visit us ... Read more at the centre. We get to watch the College school performance and Kapa Haka groups. In the summer, our Preschool children visit the local swimming pools every week to have fun and gain some water confidence. We visit the local primary school for their annual pet day. Every year we go on a bus trip to the theatre in Hamilton where we watch a production designed for preschool children. We have a great outside space with lots of challenges, a huge sandpit and a vegetable garden for the children ...

Gumdiggers Park is an authentic Kauri gum digging site over 100 years old. Go back in time when Maori, European and Dalmatian people formed the gum digging culture and see the basis for one of the biggest industrial booms in New Zealand's history. With an audio visual presentation and information spots along the way, you'll learn about the cataclysmic events which could have caused kauri forest destruction. Explore ancient buried Kauri forests where you can touch and feel logs that are over 100,000 ... Read more years old! See a gumdiggers’ village, equipment and recreated shelters. The park also has a unique Northland gecko enclosure where our rare Northland green geckos can be viewed up close. Explore the eco trail, learn about unique flora and fauna, see some real NZ wildlife or relax in the picnic area. THE WALKS: GUMDIGGERS DISCOVERY TRAIL: Takes around 20 - 30 minutes and includes the Gumdiggers’ Village, The Gumstore, Hoggard Hut Info Display, Gumdigging Equipment, Giant Gum ...

Lonely Planet voted the West Coast Wildlife Centre in the heart of Franz Josef as one of the 12 must see things to visit in New Zealand. This is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South Island and the "must see" indoor all weather attraction in Franz Josef – home to the official hatching facility for the world's 2 rarest kiwis – the Rowi and Haast Tokoeka. See live kiwi during the day inside our nocturnal house, discover the interactive glacier attraction and West Coast storytelling areas ... Read more or go behind the scenes on the “Backstage Pass Tour” and see live kiwi chicks and meet the friendly kiwi ranger staff. Numbers are very limited on the 30 minute Backstage Pass Tour so booking are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. The best shopping in Franz Josef can be found here inside the all weather facility -and enjoy free Wi-Fi in the café to keep connected to family and friends back home. Enjoy a coffee or a snack in the café – or pick up a pack lunch for your day of ...

At Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari we make it easy to experience the astonishingly abundant wildlife of the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Our marine eco-safari offers guaranteed Whale and Dolphin viewing year-round, departing direct from the Viaduct Harbour in down-town Auckland. But we offer so much more than just Whale and Dolphin watching. The privilege of operating daily within this world-class conservation area has led us to establish New Zealand's only research-based marine mammal ... Read more experience. Working closely with the Department of Conservation and local Universities we successfully combine up-close and personal viewing of Whales, Dolphins and Sea-birds with important Marine Biology research conducted on-board. This allows passengers the chance to encounter, understand and above-all help protect this incredible resource of marine life. There's no need to travel far to have a truly world-class wildlife adventure. With over one third of all the world’s marine-mammal species ...

Whangarei Community Toy Library provides an affordable toy lending service to Whanau of Whangarei. The library makes it possible for every family to experience quality play though an up to date, extensive selection of toys, music, art and sports equipment. Situated in Bank street, with safe, off street parking especially for Toy Library visitors. Toy library is open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to Noon and we welcome parents/caregivers to visit any time – the Library is staffed by a Librarian and ... Read more a roster of parents and others who volunteer their time to help during the busy daily sessions. WC Toy Library offers a wide range of popular and quality toys and play gear for girls and boys up to school age ... including Ride–on; Water Play, Push/Pull (trucks, etc.), Sport and Outdoors; Family (Pretend Play); Dolls and dolls gear; Baby toys; Educational toys; Construction; Art; Puzzles ; Games and DVDs. The Toy Library depends on membership fees – affordable to every whanau in our area ...

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 is valid for 2 years). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of 6 volunteer members and one paid Librarian who has the responsibility of running each Toy Library session, with the help of rostered volunteers. The services that our Librarian provides are important to the smooth running of the Toy Library and provide a stable public face to our organisation. She is able to aid parents with choosing toys that are suitable to the childs age and developmental stage and is familiar with ...

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 space wherein people can find their own potential for being well. This vision will develop into focused healing programmes that not only serve those who lack privilege, but contribute to natural health taking a significant place in overall health care delivery. The retreat: The call to retreat is the call to spirit, authenticity, and joy. It is the call to step away from the many forms of busyness in our everyday lives, to find sanctuary, time for deep reflection and to nourish the body, mind ...

LEADERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS! ESTABLISHED 1983 AGES 2.5 TO 6 YEARS OPEN 8AM UNTIL 3.45PM 20HRS ECE & WINZ SUBSIDYS The Montessori Philosophy and the work of Maria Montessori is the foundation upon which the philosophy of Montessori Educare is built. As passionate educators, we empower children to develop a healthy self-image through the nurturing of their physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cognitive needs. The children’s self esteem grows in a positive ... Read more environment where we sincerely care and recognise that each child and their family is unique and bring with them diverse knowledge, understandings and needs. The children’s innate love of learning is encouraged and we understand the importance of support and compassion in preparing them for life. We show the utmost respect for all children by offering them the freedom to learn at their own pace according to their own interests within a structured setting. We prepare everything within the ...

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 our club and we service the area from Nelson and Marlborough down to Timaru and everywhere in between. We provide a safe friendly setting to meet other parents of multiples through playgroups, coffee mornings, social events and in Christchurch Central run antenatal classes. We also provide hire equipment including breast pumps, premature baby clothing and equipment such as strollers, portacots and rockers. Families can access business discounts for buggies, car seats, clothing and childcare providers. ...

LCF Fun Language programs are designed to give children the confidence to speak in either French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese or English. Similarly adults can attend LCF Fun Language courses that will encourage them to speak a foreign language like a native! Children learn through a combination of drama, storytelling, songs, craft and games. They rapidly acquire enough knowledge and confidence to enjoy using the language for communication and expression. Language teaching resources ... Read more are also available for schools, specialist and non-specialist language teachers.

Packed to the rafters with historic vehicles, tractors and machinery - Feilding's Coach House Museum is home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand Heritage that will entertain young and old alike for between 1-3 hours. Over 140 years of Manawatu settlement, vehicle and farming history are presented in informative and highly visual displays. There are a number of vehicles that little visitors can 'have-a-go' on such as cracking a whip on a horse-drawn gig, or climbing aboard an authentic ... Read more stage coach, pumping water with a whim and pressing buttons to make things go. Pack a family ploughman's picnic to enjoy with a tea/coffee in our sunny foyer area before exploring the gallery. Or alternatively take the short walk into town and visit the many local cafe's, bakeries or the award-winning Feilding Farmers market on a Friday. Our all-weather Museum is open 7 days 10 am - 4 pm and is a great opportunity to introduce your children to the way things were back in the 'olden days.' Visiting ...

Taking music lessons is one of the most rewarding experiences you can undertake. Not only does learning an instrument provide an enjoyable hobby, it has been shown to accelerate brain development and enrich nearly all aspects of life! Choosing the right music teacher for you or your child can be an intimidating process. You want quality teaching, but also the assurance of fun and creative lessons that keep the student excited about music! Here at Sounds Good Music Studio we thrive on offering ... Read more a learning experience that is hugely positive and works for each individual student. Our past and present students have given great feedback, and love their lessons! Our teachers are experienced in teaching all ages, and are passionate about sharing their love for music with their students. Sounds Good Music Studio is located on the North Shore of Auckland, and offers piano, trumpet and music theory lessons to kids and adults. For further information on our music lessons, check out our ...

Bright Sparks Childcare is conveniently situated in the heart of Henderson's light industrial and retail sector, at 40 Paramount Drive, opposite the WDHB. Architecturally designed and user friendly in all aspects of parking, walk-in accessibility, and childcare facilities, the centre caters for 100 children and their families. The building has four dedicated rooms for ages 3 months to 5+ year olds, with well-designed areas that ensure secure play engagements, on-going opportunities for indoor-outdoor ... Read more flow, as well as clearly defined spaces for restful sleeps. A well equipped kitchen, positioned in the heart of the building guarantees the daily preparation of fresh, healthy meals. Bright Sparks values children's uniqueness, their ability to learn in meaningful ways, their curiosity and sense of wonder, their cultural heritage and Christian beliefs. Bright Sparks respects and values parents for their unique and traditions, for the aspirations they have for their children, for their commitment ...

Please check out our Facebook page facebook dot com/youngatartdownunder/ or website for latest news, classes, images etc. This studio is a working Artist's studio and Art School - this is the studio I work from and where I teach classes in Mixed Media art to both adults and kids. There are weekly class options (during schoolterms); classes during the school holidays and special techniques and projects workshops

Aotearoa Surf School offers safe, fun Surfing and SUP paddleboarding lessons, tours and group events.. Lessons for all ages and skill levels, just over 60 minutes north of Auckland @ Mangawhai, Te Arai and Forestry Some of our popular programs are Outdoor Adventure Club - School Holidays Term 3 and 1 - 9am - 3pm Surfing, Paddleboarding, Coastal Walks and More Summer Holiday Surf Camps - Mon - Fri 1.5 hours every day - getting kids surfing over 5 days Birthday Parties, Groups, Schools ... Read more and More Aotearoa Surf School is a Water Safety New Zealand and Surfing New Zealand-approved surf school, with a complete focus on making learning to surf safe and enjoyable. We’re also a Surfing New Zealand-approved SUP School. We have all certification, RAMS and required licences, documents and procedures to operate safe, easy and fu, surfing and paddleboarding lessons and tours We are open all year round, offering group and private surfing and SUP board lessons, after school surfing ...

Established by Eve Gordon and Mike Edward in 2009, The Dust Palace is New Zealand's pre-eminent circus theatre company. Our aim is to create tour-able circus theatre, taking stories from Aotearoa around the world; and to foster circus and physical performance and practitioners in Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand. First gaining attention for provocative and political burlesque shows the Dust Palace has progressed toward creating more integrated narrative based works as our company and audience ... Read more profile has grown, which is at the core of what we do. Having toured extensively both nationally and internationally with our 13 full length theatre works, we have been focussed on growing an audience for circus theatre and on innovating circus as an art form. From our early cabaret-style works we have been introducing our audiences to a more sophisticated, genre-bending blend of circus and physical theatre; challenging and engaging diverse audiences as well as providing mind-blowing entertainment! We ...