Birthday Parties / School Workshops / Events ZooVentures does the best parties for animal lovers! We are a mobile service based in Whangaparaoa and travel as far as central Auckland. We have bearded and Eastern water dragons, blue tongue lizards, leopard geckos, gorgeous tortoises, frogs, newts, chinchilla squirrels plus an awesome line-up of very cute bunnies, guinea pigs, mice and even performing pups! Take part in fun educational activities with all the pets and exotic creatures from ZooVentures,... Read more

The Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated (“SOSSI”) is an incorporated society and registered charity established in 2004 for the purpose of assisting Auckland Council with the establishment and development of the wildlife sanctuary. For children we offer walks and talks (by arrangement) and the Junior Ranger activity booklet (see our website). Adults can join any of our volunteer activities. Read more

Northern Arena established in 2010 is a ground breaking and unique learn to swim and fitness centre in Silverdale, Auckland. Northern Arena is a world class private family fitness centre with a combination of swimming pools, gym, group fitness classes, functional training and expert staff located on the North Shore of Auckland, just 20 minutes drive from the Auckland Harbour Bridge. We pride ourselves on delivering a standard of excellence in Swim teaching and fitness guidance unmatched by any... Read more

Aikido classes teach you how to fall safely, boost energy levels and improve posture and core strength. Aikido Martial Art principles redirect an attack instead of meeting force with force and the techniques employed do not rely on physical strength, making it suitable for both men and woman, large or small! It is a traditional martial art and an effective form of self defence. The Aikido Martial Art system consists of throw and pin techniques, and the study of bokken (wooden sword) and Jo (wooden... Read more

Shotokan Karate Club open to beginners up to black belters. We train at Silverdale Hall on Tuesdays at 5pm; Massey University on Sundays at 11:00am; Milford Senior Citizens Hall on Mondays and Fridays at 5:00pm. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Torbay and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women, and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Torbay, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Facepainting provided in the Hibiscus Coast Area More information on our website Read more

Whangaparaoa Golf Club offers players a course layout with some testing fairways and challenging greens, providing a balance and ease for golfers of all levels including beginners. Several practice areas including nets, putting green and practice hole and fairway. Read more

The New Zealand Ocean Swim Series consists of seven events, showcasing some of our most unique and stunning beaches and waterfronts. With the aim of promoting fitness and health through ocean swimming, the events offer a range achievable distances on the day – presenting opportunities for almost all ages and abilities to take part (exception of the Harbour Crossing which consists of the one 2.9km iconic swim across Auckland’s Harbour). Event distances on offer include: ‘I’m Going Long’ distance... Read more

We are a small family owned home-based childcare company with an excellent reputation for caring for and educating children aged 0-5 years of age. We provide two well attended weekly Playgroups where children socialise and learn in safe well resourced environments. We take the time to familiarise families with prospective Educarers by using a well planned settling process to make the transition less stressful for the child and her/his parents. At Home from Home we believe in teamwork this philosophy... Read more

Ruby Jude mix media Artist runs her own studio and art gallery creating art and offering lessons to both children and adults. Children's class's $90per term Wednesday's 4 till 5pm. Encouraged to create from their heart given freedom and encouragement to express themselves through a variety of media each term students take a framed piece of their art home. Some of the children have been attending art class for over a year they love it so much !!! Read more

The SKYCITY Breakers roared into life on October 1 2003, defeating the Adelaide36ers by a single point in front of a sold out North Shore Events Centre. Professional basketball had hit New Zealand, with entertainment, action and excitement of the NBA now a weekly experience in Auckland. Over the short 7 years of the club's history the Breakers have established themselves as a club who do things differently - the club values of One Team + Courage + Integrity = Champions are emblazoned on the wall... Read more

Hibiscus JetSki Hire - Your Award-Winning Family Fun on the Water For an unforgettable family activity that blends adventure, scenery and quality time together, Hibiscus JetSki Hire is your go-to destination on Aucklands stunning Hibiscus Coast. Locally owned and operated since 2018, our family-run business is passionate about creating safe, fun and memorable experiences for visitors and locals alike. Were proud to be one-of-a-kind in New Zealand and Australasia, the only jet ski or boat rental... Read more

Calling all family detectives! If you love doing challenging things as a family, solving puzzles and mysteries or you just love to try new experiences, then Escape HQ is just what you're after! Escape HQ is Auckland's most premium and immersive real live interactive escape room experience. Teams of up to six people are locked in a room for 60 minutes and must find clues, crack puzzles and solve the crime before time runs out! It's non-stop, adrenalin pumping, brain activity at its best! Current... Read more

EXPECT DIFFERENT - EVERY EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE Escapism escape room experiences are simply different. Our escape rooms are skillfully themed and filled with lots props and details, you won't find anything like it in Auckland. We are innovative, and constantly fine-tuning and improving the rooms, so our experiences don't always follow the 'usual' escape room format, we offer something refreshing and sometimes unexpectedly difficult. Everything at Escapism is conceived and built in-house, ensuring... Read more

GLOrewa! Orewa's world-exclusive, pop-up glow-in-the-dark experience, opens for the very first time this February! With its one-and-only site in the beautiful seaside town of Orewa, GLOrewa brings together seven years of fabulously successful Glow Shows into one wild and whimsical adventure. GLOrewa! is a magical maze of glow-in-the-dark storyscapes, which create an utterly original world for children to explore. It invites children to wander through its mysterious interactive stories and discover... Read more

Estuary Arts Centre overlooks the beautiful Te Ara Tahuna Walkway, located in Orewa on the Hibiscus Coast Highway, only 25 minutes from Auckland city centre. A creative Hub for all creatives, whatever age, level or ability. Read more

North Harbour Water Polo Club is one of the largest clubs in New Zealand and their home pools are based at the NZ High Performance Centre - AUT Millennium and National Aquatic Centre in Mairangi Bay, Auckland. As well as NZ representatives the club are very keen on increasing participation amongst the younger generation ensuring children of all ages get opportunities to become involved in an aquatic sport. Our club have players aged from 8 years through to Social Water Polo for adults. Our age groups... Read more

We have classes for all experience levels and a range of commitment level. Non-Competitive CHEER & Tumbling, Performance CHEER (intro to competitive cheer) and Fully-Competitive (pathway to be a national representative). All classes are coached by Internationally Recognized Coaches! Not Your Average Cheer Gym! We are a community inspired by personal and technical growth, in and out of the gym. The sport of Cheerleading teaches more than motor skills, coordination, teamwork and self-confidence,... Read more

Waitemata Synchro Club has a proud record of excellent achievements by its athletes and coach. Our club caters for swimmers of all levels from beginners to elite. (From 5 years old who cant swim yet to adults). We are a competitive and non competitive club with focus on team work, personal development and fitness. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Oteha and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Oteha, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to teaching... Read more

LCF Fun Languages teaches French, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese at pre-schools, after-school clubs, and language learning centres across New Zealand. 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. LCF Fun Languages programs are designed to give children the confidence to speak in either French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese or English. Similarly... Read more

Following the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus, Sophie Grace Academy of Ballet is a specialist ballet training organisation catering for ages from 3 years old to adults. The academy allows opportunities for students to sit RAD examinations, participate in performances and compete in competitions. Training programmes include term programmes (syllabus, open, pointe, PBT), intensive holiday camps and private lessons. Read more

Skillset Basketball offers family-friendly classes for kids aged 5-16 in Albany, Auckland and Hutt Valley, Wellington. Focused on skill development, teamwork, and confidence, our programs range from beginner Hoop Club to advanced Skillset BASE. We also offer personalized one-on-one and small group coaching. Parents Play Free, encouraging family bonding through basketball. Your first session is a no-obligation trial. Come along and see if we're the right fit for you as a whanau! Read more

If you can dream it, we can make it! Located in sunny Whangaparaoa on the Hibiscus Coast just north of Auckland, Coast Cakes have all your cake needs covered. With talents in every aspect of the custom cake business, our hard-working team can create a cake for any and every event, just tell us your requirements and we will deliver you a fantastic cake that looks and tastes great. From birthdays, to anniversaries, weddings, events and special occasions. When it comes to flavours and fillings... Read more

Each day at Fame offers a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on performing arts. We offer everything you would expect from a high quality day care and preschool, and we keep our days fun and exciting so that our children are always engaged and enjoying themselves. As a team of dedicated teachers, we have created a loving community at Fame which brings all staff, children and their extended families together to provide a supportive and friendly environment.... Read more

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