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

We run Messy Play Events for preschoolers around Auckland, currently in Meadowbank and Takapuna. You can book and pay online for as many or as few as you like. Mess it up is developmental messy play, where your child can explore, discover, think, learn and problem solve using all their senses. Messy or sensory play helps connect neural pathways to aid brain development in early childhood. We use many different sensory and messy mediums in each session such as edible finger paint, tempera... 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

Howick Children's and Youth Theatre run popular drama & speech classes for children and youth aged 5 - 21years in the suburb of Howick. Within our younger classes we focus on creative play, movement and storytelling. Classes are given games and exercises designed to develop concentration, sincerity and imagination. In our older classes we teach skills such as mime, movement, improvisation and storytelling, and students have the opportunity to also learn stage makeup, mask and clown. Children... Read more

Pakuranga Learning Centre is a preschool daycare offering early childhood education and care for babies and preschoolers from 3 months to 5 years. We provide all day or part day services for these children. Play areas for the under 2 year olds and for the over 2’s are safe, spacious and well resourced. Children are able to engage in activities and experiences that extend their creativity, challenge them physically, promote friendships and enable them to develop thinking and reasoning skills. At... Read more

At RGD Studios our focus is on creating an exceptional dance experience for students through professional teaching, a challenging syllabus and high quality performance opportunities. We strive to create a fun and uplifting environment where each student is nurtured and encouraged to reach their goals. RGD Studios offers Hip Hop, Jazz and Contemporary dance classes from ages 3 and up. We also run multiple Troupe classes with teams who compete in major national and international competitions,... Read more

Stepz Dance Studio is a social and professional dance studio catering for all levels and ambitions. Are you ready to put on YOUR dancing shoes?! > Learning to dance starts with STEPZ! > And those first steps are FREE! > Whether its the cha cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Salsa, or Rock n Roll! > Stepz has dance classes from beginner to professional > With your first lesson free! > Brush up on ya moves, get fit and meet new people! > Two left feet? No worries! All... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Three Kings and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand'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 Three Kings, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Take a journey through the memories, perils, loss, triumph and humour of the men and women who served - and continue to serve - this country on the ocean waves. As an island nation, the sea has been crucial to New Zealand for travel, commerce, and defence. And the navy has taken a key role in this country's security and development. Take time to enjoy this unique organisation, its fascinating stories, its courage, comradeship, and commitment as it serves New Zealand now and in the future. ADMISSION... Read more

Karate lessons with self-defence and safety in mind Self Defence, Physical Fitness, Improved Confidence, Improved concentration and focusing techniques Five (among many) reasons to join us: Maintain and work on your weight, strength and flexibility Gain Black belt Be street ready Our training methods consist of a mix of traditional karate and modern self-defence techniques. We believe Karate is a complete system of life that requires work on the body and mind equally. Join us now and... Read more

Our babyballet dance classes give every child from 1 years old to 6 years old the chance to dance and have fun! By learning through play, our qualified and welcoming teachers give toddlers, preschoolers & young children the chance to dance in their own unique way, having fun and making friends along the way, making this the perfect activity choice. Our award winning dance programme and syllabus has been carefully designed by leading international preschool dance and ballet experts. Our dance... Read more

Born in Taiwan, Frankie started playing violin and piano at the age of 6 and had his first concert three years after. Frankie has played in orchestras from the age of 10, beginning with amateur orchestras such as the Classical Youth Orchestra in Taiwan and the Academy of Strings in New Zealand. In recent years he has moved on to professional orchestras such as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Pipers Sinfonia. Frankie received his ATCL diploma in 2006 and was awarded second runner up in... Read more

Hello! We are a family run business based in Howick in East Auckland. We have a 3 year old boy called Jack, who I may add adores bouncy castles and who is our chef toy tester. We have so many amazing bouncy castles to choose from, as well as table and chair hire, and childrens party toys and ride on toys. We understand as parents ourselves how expensive parties can be! so that's why we believe we offer very competitive rates, check out our awesome party packages, to add the extra fun factor to your... Read more

Bigger than life, he's like a real life cartoon right in your own home. George has a unique and highly interactive magic show entertaining for people of all ages. Children love George The Magic Clown. George's one hour birthday show includes 20-30 minutes of magic and laughter followed by twisty balloons for up to thirty children. Want To Liven Up Your Kid's Party? Do a themed birthday party. Children love to dress as princes and princesses and even frogs and jesters. Crown George your clown king... Read more

We provide award-winning dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years. By learning through play, our qualified and welcoming teachers give babies, toddlers, preschoolers and young children the chance to dance, have fun and make friends in their own unique way. Our babyballet pre school dance classes are bringing joy to thousands of kids as we make learning to dance an unforgettable and magical experience for you and your little star! The successful babyballet programme, founded 19 years ago... Read more

Whatever the occasion Imaginaire can provide you with a professional service of fantastic, fun and fuss-free children's entertainment to suit. Established over 7 years ago and with over 9 years of entertaining experience, Imaginaire specialises in Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, Theme Party Entertainment (Fairy, Princess, Superhero and Ninja!), Children's Drama and Professional Acting Workshops. We are passionate about creating a colourful, fun and magical atmosphere, where each and every child... Read more

We are one of 14 Premier cricket clubs in Auckland and have been around since 1922. We offer options for all players from Juniors through to Women's and Men's grade cricket, along with social weeknight competitions. Our mission is to sustainably provide a high level of service to the community with ongoing growth, fostering a love of cricket. If you wish to join us in this please do get in touch to enquire. Read more

Jumping Beans offers fun, child-centred, sensory-motor gymnastics classes for babies and kids aged from 4 months to 5 years and their parents or caregivers. Our classes have been designed to support physical and cognitive development, bonding and giggle outbreaks! Based on scientific research, and over 30 years of experience, we have a passion to engage with our tamariki and their families. Read more

Trysportsnz offers sports holiday programmes to children, where they get to participate in a range of sports. During our sports holiday programmes we will go through sports in a fun and exciting way. At Trysportsnz we are confident that our children will develop sporting and life skills that will stay with them forever, whilst completing any of our programmes. Each programme is carefully considered to offer a balanced approach to the development of our children’s sporting minds. 53% of children... Read more

The Glendowie Hoopsters began with a vision to improve basketball in the local community. Our goals are to: promote basketball to youth; introduce and maintain as many youth players as possible in this great sport; provide skilled basketball players to Glendowie College by providing facilities and resources to the feeder schools - but we are open to everyone that loves basketball. We enable future pupils to Glendowie College to network. We are open to anyone who wants to play basketball. Any... Read more

Auckland Netball contributes to sport and recreation by providing netball services and pathways, enabling healthy active lifestyles. Auckland Netball operates at their main facility in Stonefields as well as their other site on Windmill Road in Mount Eden. Auckland Netball offers outdoor and indoor netball leagues for all ages, stages and genders from preschool right through to premier level. Pre-eminent provider for netball participation and high performance, social development and opportunities... Read more

If you are looking for quality care and education in a Catholic environment, come and see us. We are an apostolate of the Auckland Diocese. Our teachers are NZ registered & graduates of the Catholic Early Childhood Education Certificate. Better than MOE required ratio of Adult to Children. Great outdoor environment offering a variety of challenges. We explore, play, laugh and develop friendships and faith. Operating hours: Mornings: 8:30am – 12:30pm (Mon - Fri) Afternoons: 1:00pm – 4:00pm... Read more

I made and decorate cakes for all occasions and especially love kids cakes. I also make invitations, and thankyou cards together with Goodie boxes. Read more

Invitation to join my email list, Art Worx with Roze Magenta. It is a FREE art tuition subscription and content is only available to subscribers. You will get a weekly email with instructions, tips and ideas to draw and make art so that you can show off your art work to your friends and family. Content of art tuition suitable for kids 10 years and older, as well as adults thats starting their art journey. All artwork and videos made at The Art Workshop studio in Glen Innes Auckland. Link... Read more

Would your child love to play guitar? There is no better way to learn to play guitar than with the guidance and support of a great guitar teacher. If your child has never played before, lessons at Auckland Guitar School will give them the best start possible. Does your child play guitar already, but they’re not really getting anywhere? Perhaps your child has tried to teach themselves online (with YouTube etc) and realised that they’re making slow progress, or has been having lessons elsewhere... Read more