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

WRK is a martial arts club based in Porirua, NZ, practicing the Japanese karate style of Shotokan (Kenkojuku) Karate. Our classes are taught predominantly in Japanese commands with some use of English or Te Reo Maori for understanding. If you are considering a martial art for yourself or for a child come along to one of our classes to see for yourself. We keep our costs as low as possible and therefore affordable to everyone. We welcome all fitness levels and ages from 6-7 years upwards.... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Tawa 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-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Tawa, Wellington are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Titahi Bay and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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, a positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Titahi Bay, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

your local after school care provider - before school care, after school care, holiday programmes. Your child can meet new friends from all over the hutt valley region. If you are a working or studying parent and need before/after school care or just want to do something different with your child over the school holidays then come and try our term programmes or school holiday programmes. Work and income subsidies are available We cater for children with disabilities Transportation to and... 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. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Johnsonville Prime 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 Johnsonville, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Kids 4 Drama provides quality community based drama classes in Lower Hutt, Johnsonville and Newtown, as well as offering in school drama classes. We focus on teaching practical performance skills. We write our own lessons and ensure we build skills and confidence in a fun and safe environment. We also offer touring theatre in education productions, local performances, full scale productions and more! Get in touch with us today to find out more Read more

Online suppliers of a wide range of supplies for your crafting projects from candlemaking to jewellery findings, ribbons to needlework - we also carry Americolor Gels for cake decorating along with specialist tools for cakes and modelling. We can custom print designs for tapestry and stamped needlework so please call for details on this service. You're welcome to visit by appointment however, not being a retail shop, please ring first to ensure that the item you're after is physically on hand. Read more

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... Read more

Tram Rides and Tramway Museum. Take a journey into the Past. Ride the genuine ex-Wellington City trams which last ran in the City in 1964. 4 km return ride through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Beach takes about 20 minutes. Then browse the tram museum with photographs, momentoes and video of the historic days of Wellington trams. Suitable for all ages. All day tickets (as many tram rides on the day as you like) Adult $10, Child 5-15 $5, Family (2 Ad, 2Ch) $24. Under 5's no charge. Open... Read more

Family friendly Judo Club, offering classes from age 5 upwards. Games based learning for children Teaches self confidence and self defense, Hours Monday 5-8yrs 6.30-7.30pm 8yrs+ 7.30-8.30pm Thursday Juniors 6.30-7.30pm Seniors 7.30-8.30pm Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Whitby 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-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Whitby, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Gymnastics is the fun sport that can give everyone the skills needed to do well in all other sports. Skills like jumping, landing, balance, twisting and turning, speed and agility. At Rimutaka Gymsports we have Gymnastics Classes for all ages and abilities. We offer: Casual classes for children under 3 years of age Wednesday 10.30, Friday 9.30 and Saturday 11.15 Structured pre school classes run Tuesday 1.30, Wednesday 9.30 or 1.30, Friday 10.30 and Saturday 10.15. If you cant attend your... Read more

Hapkido is the "way of co-ordinated power". It is a Korean martial art that is often referred to as the complete art of self defence. Hapkido is not a sport but rather a pure self-defence martial art that covers joint locks, sweeps & throws, striking techniques with all parts of the body, ground fighting, pressure point applications, defence against weapons and the improvised use of everyday items in self-defence situations. Hapkido training is not restricted by age, size or gender. It is... Read more

Embark on a journey of personal growth at Lower Hutt Kyokushin Karate Club. Led by Sensei Paul (4th Dan) who lived and trained in Japan for 18 years, classes blend traditional Kyokushin techniques with modern teaching methods to ensure a realistic and effective approach to self-defense and physical fitness. Join a community that fosters discipline, respect, and self development. From ages 6+, Hutt Valley Dojo will forge you into a healthier, stronger and more resilient version of you. Training... Read more

Creators at Home is the home- based childcare programme under the not-for-profit Creators Educational Trust. We are a nation wide educational support service for children 0-5 who are cared for by private educators, family members or a nanny. We have experienced and highly trained visiting teachers who support new and experienced educators and we also offer weekly playgroups and gymnastics in different areas. For more in-depth information please visit our website Read more

PRIME Music Academy is run by NZ music icon ANITA PRIME LAMA Los Angeles Music Award winner and recent USA Billboard top 40 charting artist. In addition to her own career as a recording artist, Anita has participated on many international releases as a studio session vocalist, lyricist and vocal coach, and continues to be in high demand in the USA, Canada, and Europe for her unique vocal abilities among well-known music producers, labels and music business professionals. A wonderful bonus for students... Read more

PORIRUA INDOOR SPORTS - NETBALL AND FOOTBALL LEAGUES FOR ADULTS & KIDS Porirua Indoor Sports runs 6-a-side netball leagues for adults on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights. It's $48 per team per week for every night except Friday. It's $42 on a Friday night. You can have 8 players in your team (includes 2 subs), or just turn up with 6 players. Three males maximum on court at a time as long as they are in a different position, i.e. link or centre, attack and defence, i.e. you can't... Read more

Efil Doog Garden of Art & eco Park is NZunique Garden setting with Ponds, streams, glow worms and sculptures and forest/bush covering 268 acre (108 Ha) Featuring a large Rhododendron collection in the 11.5 arce (4.4 Ha) of Gardens and is one of the founding “Garden of Regional Significance” awarded by the New Zealand Garden Trust. The Efil Doog Gardens are at Cloustonville in the Akatarawa Valley (near Upper Hutt, Wellington – 12 km from State Highway 2 and 22 km from State Highway 1 from Waikane... Read more

Taita Cricket is a large successful senior club in the Wellington region with eight teams playing for the club this season, we have also instigated a junior coaching program in the local primary and intermediate schools to provide have a go coaching to students not normally exposed to cricket. This season coming, we will have three Premier teams, two twenty twenty teams, including one ladies team and three one day teams plus 2 junior teams In 2022/23 Taita Premiers won the T20, One Day Ewen... 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

Paekakariki is on the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, about a 40 minute drive from Central Wellington. We patrol Paekakariki Beach from November through March; conducting patrols on both Saturdays and Sundays. We have a large active membership of junior surf (7-13 years) and senior members (14 years+) and offer competitive training squads for surf sports. We have a proud history as a patrolling club and it is a set requirement that every member perform patrol duties before they can... Read more

Bronwyn's Place preschool is unique because of what we have to offer. Like the days of old your child will experience play in the natural world where children climb trees, jump in puddles, paint, explore and kids can just be kids. Your child will experience a class with out walls and not be trapped in a small back yard surrounded by fences for 5 days of the week. As he or she will be taken out on a weekly excursion where they will explore rock pools, hunt for bears in the forest and just run through... Read more