YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe... Read more

We run a range of classes from Monday to Saturday for participants ranging from Preschool to school age to adults. Providing training in many gymnastics disciplines, including general, artistic, tumbling and trampoline. If your child has never participated in gymnastics before our recreation classes are a fun and interactive way for your child to learn the basics in a safe environment. Do they want to take their gym classes a step further? Our Recreation Competitive classes allow your child to... Read more

Thai fighters teaching Thailand's national sport for both fitness and fighting. We are a modern, fully equipped Muay Thai Boxing training centre in the heart of Wellington. We also also opened a branch in Auckland in 2015. The art of Thai Boxing or Muay Thai is a fun way to keep fit, burning up to 800 calories per hour while also learning some serious self-defence skills. The first trial session is free if you book in advance and we have cardio, technique and personal training available. We also... Read more

The Rock and Water programme teaches social safety skills. Using physical games and exercises participants learn about their emotions and positive ways to maintain self control, develop self awareness and to always have a choice in any situation...sometimes a Rock reaction is needed (going your own way, not listening to others) but most times the Water attitude (listening, being flexible, calm and relaxed) will bring more positive outcomes. Themes include dealing with bullying, body language, intuition,... Read more

Must-do family activity in wellington, with best views at the Cable Car summit! Children under 5 years old travel FREE. Family Return Pass from $16. Start your journey with a Cable Car stamp on your hand! Read more

Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Into the Woods, Aristocats, Aladdin, Joseph and his amazing technicolor dreamcoat, The north Star and this year Annie are some of the fantastic musicals Musical Stars has performed on stage. Musical Stars has been fostering confident and creative children through singing, dancing and acting education for more than 14 years. It helped develop dance and singing skills and an understanding and appreciation of theatrecraft to many children no matter their... Read more

Wadestown Crèche is a high quality, family-focussed Early Childhood Education centre offering part-time sessions for pre-school children aged 12 months - 4 years. Our team of experienced fully qualified teachers supports each child’s development and learning through play, rich and varied experiences and stable routines. We're in the heart of Wadestown, on CBD fringe and serving families from Karori to Khandallah and beyond. Your choice of sessions: Short (for all children): 8.20am – 12.30pm... Read more

Sweet Cakes and Cupcakes are perfect for your wee one's birthday party - whether it's Dora or Peppa, Cars or Planes. Sweet Cakes and Cupcakes are modern and stylish, with buttercream icing, and are all hand-baked and decorated fresh to order, in small batches. We take pride in using top-notch, natural ingredients, sourced locally in New Zealand wherever possible. Check out our website for more inspiration, or contact Grace by email. Read more

After 36 years of performing clown shows, I have decided to retire my Tricky the Clown show. I will be focusing my entertainment work on adult groups with my 1920'a Murder Mystery and as a MC/Event Host. Best regards, Rick Sahar Rick Sahar Entertainment 2011 "Top NZ Variety Artist" Award, Variety Artists of New Zealand Read more

KidzStuff Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that has been producing holiday shows for children in Wellington for the last 15 years. We use plays written or adapted by NZ playwrights and professional cast and crew. Our shows are suitable for children aged 2 - 10 and always contain plenty of song, dance, audience participation and lots of comedy for children and adults alike. KidzStuff runs three shows per year, during each of the mid year school holidays. The shows' running times are approx.... Read more

Sport New Zealand was established as a Crown entity on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002. Sport NZ's purpose is to 'promote, encourage and support physical recreation and sport in New Zealand'. Sport NZ's objectives include 'creating a world-leading sports system at all levels - from grass roots to high performance - which will encourage more Kiwis to participate, and reap the benefits of a life-long involvement in sport'. Find out more about Sport NZ at our website. Read more

Modern Tenpin Bowling Centre with Bar and Cafe. We welcome all sorts of bookings casual corporate and social leagues also. Read more

The most fun you can have with your mates in VR has arrived in Wellington! Perfect for birthday parties. Using the latest in wireless free-roaming virtual reality headsets, compete with up to six friends to secure the most points within a unique virtual world where power-ups come in the form of fart bombs and firing sticky balls from your custom launcher will deplete your opponent's health helping you get closer to oddball domination! Venture into a sky universe with your team by your side.... Read more

Offering children aged 2 - 6 years a Montessori preschool education. Our 2 classroom school with children of all ages in each classroom has a ratio of 1:9. We have 4 fully qualified and registered teachers, which means 2 teachers per classroom, and offer quality care and education with extensive individual programme planning and evaluations. Our hours are 8.30 - 4.30. Open all year apart from statuary holidays. Formally known as Rangimarie Montessori Children's House, we have been operating... Read more

Offering dance classes in ballet, jazz and contemporary for ages 3 years to 18 years. Qualified and registered teachers with over 20 years experience. Exams available but not compulsory in ballet and jazz. Annual concert at the end of each year. Competition work available. Free trial classes available to see if dance is suitable for you and your child. Teacher training available.Ballet for ages 3-18 years. Jazz for ages 5-18 years. Contemporary for ages 11-18 years. Ballet for Beginners from ages... Read more

we offer courses and private lessons as well as wedding dance tuition in Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk and other styles of latin dance. Alex was trained mainly in Argentina, and has been teaching dance around New Zealand since 1997. He teaches various Latin-American dance styles including folklore, Cuban Salsa, Rueda, and his speciality the Argentine Tango, as well as more recently Bachata and Zouk and linear Salsa and since 2008 has been helping with the operations of Wellington's... Read more

Modern Martial Art training in Wellington that will get you in awesome shape, teach you to defend yourself and challenge your Mind, Body and Spirit! Crazy Monkey Defense is disrupting the modern martial art industry through challenging the status quo. Simply, we are the counter-culture movement to a modern martial art world which finds itself focused on hyper-competitiveness or reality based self-defence. Our unique approach is inspired by our brand tagline: Preparing You For Full Contact... Read more

Aquazone Swim School in Wellington provides quality swimming lessons all year round, 7 days a week in heated indoor swimming pools located in Miramar, Newtown, Kilbirnie & Freyberg. We offer lessons for all abilities and ages from Babies (9 months) , pre-schoolers (3 - 5 yrs) , to school age (5 - 13 yrs) swimmers. Our squads focus on stroke technique for all competitive strokes, and also offer endurance training for surf, waterpolo and triathlon. Read more

Traditional 4th generation master offering classes in Tai chi, Shaolin Kung fu/ Chinese Wu Shu. Also offering ACC registered Acupuncture and Dao Philosophy. For better body, mind and spirit. Read more

Waterside Karori is one of the largest clubs in the Wellington region. With nearly 700 players and 90 teams, Waterside Karori Juniors offers winter football to kids aged 5 to 17. Our Summer Skills Programme and Holiday Programmes provide the opportunity to remain involved in football throughout the year. Our Swifts Talent Centre aims to ensure Karori players set the benchmark in talent, skill and ability. Waterside Karori has an ever growing number of girls choosing to play football with us, and... Read more

A world-first eco-sanctuary home to some of NZ's most endangered native animals, including tuatara, kiwi and giant wētā, all living wild just ten minutes from downtown Wellington. Read more

The Katherine Mansfield House and Garden is a fully restored period house where the famous author Katherine Mansfield was born in 1888. Katherine Mansfield is New Zealand’s most internationally famous author. She was a writer of short stories, poetry, letters, journals and reviews and changed the way the short story was written in the English language. She was a rebel and a modernist who lived her short life of 34 years to the full. The house was returned to its original layout and design in the... Read more

Long-established, active and friendly aikido club located on level 1 in the big yellow Animates building. During term times we hold children's classes at 5:30pm Mondays and teenagers classes at 5:30pm Wednesdays. All details on our website - come and check us out: first three lessons free. Read more

ARTJAM is a creative space for young people to break from the pressures of life in the 21st century and connect with self, make new friends and create art, music, and film around mindful themes like compassion, respect, and self-esteem. Contact Josh and Jamen directly for more information. Read more

Makara Playgroup is set in the idyllic hills of Makara in Wellington - just a 7 minute drive from Karori Park. Drop in and check us out - our sessions run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:00 (noon). During the school holidays we open on Thursdays for Play Days. Our Playgroup is situated at 29 South Makara Road, Makara, Wellington. Morning tea is provided for children - typically fruit, cheese and crackers. Tea, coffee and biscuits for the grown-ups too. Our premises can... Read more

Kids Yoga with Bibi for children 5 to 12 years old. Sunday's at 11.30am to 12.15pm during school term dates. Bibi a trained Primary School teacher, has been teaching yoga to children internationally since 2001. She’s a White Lotus trained yoga instructor and has studied with teachers such as Danny Paradise, Gurmukh, Ganga White and Tracey Ritch. Bibi is also a published children’s book author/artist – Teaching yoga to the youngest generation gives children an opportunity to grow deeper body awareness.... Read more

Everyone loves to party, so we've teamed up your favourite go to party professionals to bring you everything you desire for your event. At the click of the mouse, we can deliver nation wide, or pop in and see us. You can even book time with one of our experienced party consultants to help you achieve the perfect event. Build a Birthday The largest range of themed and licensed party supplies in the Wellington Region, especially great for kids parties. You can click and collect, have it delivered... Read more

We love introducing people to the amazing craft of metal working and supporting fledgling jewellers in their practice. Workspace was founded by jewellers Annie Collins and Vaune Mason in 2005, since then we have spread to have two amazing studios, one in Wellington and our newest, in Christchurch! The sister studios are both fun and vibrant spaces with plenty going on. We are also offering a number of Outreach classes in Dunedin, Taupo, Napier, Tauranga, Apiti and more! Read more