My life has been surrounded by children, my own, my dance pupils, my grandchildren and now great grandchildren. I cannot imagine life without the joy and inspiration they create. I go to people's homes, often dressed up and keep children happy with my varied activities. I read, sing along and play games with the children. In my big bag of tricks I have puppets that work in with theme of the day. I have self- published several children's stories including a series of books. Dance a Poem these books... Read more

At Home Grown Kids, we have been providing home based childcare to New Zealand families since 1997. We love that we have had thousands of NZ families become a part of our family, and vice versa, over the years. Home Grown Kids gives your precious little one warm, caring home-based care and you some much needed peace of mind – with a loving Educator and support from Visiting Teachers. Home Grown Kids get to do everything that tamariki should do: climbing, baking, painting and building; laughing,... Read more

Looking for something different this summer? A fun sport for the whole family, all done and dusted in 2 hours? Then Lets Play Ball! The Western Bay of Plenty Softball Association has what you are looking for. We have a range of Softball grades for all ages and abilities to compete in. Starting with Junior T-ball, through to Senior Softball on Saturday and Social Slowpitch on Friday Night. What is softball? Softball is a great game played between two teams composed of 9 on-field players... Read more

With 16 years as a professional makeup artist, Lillybeth now brings her love of colour and fun to face painting! Book her to add fun to any event! Face painting can be tailored to any occasion or theme. Perfect for injecting colour and creativity into birthday parties, business celebration or corporate staff & family parties, face painting excites both children and adults. Entertain your guests and watch their imaginations spark as they grow into their characters as princesses or pirates, animals... Read more

Welcome back to Cobb & Co. Tauranga! Famous for our fabulous world class surf beaches and as a cruise ship destination port, we are proud to be part of the vibrant and beautiful Bay of Plenty! We are located on the famous promenade called The Strand, we have a convenient passenger drop off area right outside our front doors! Unload the kids and Grandparents prior to easy access parking across the street. Our Tauranga location has plenty of different seating areas to choose from: a family area... Read more

Rotorua's football club for Youth & Senior football. - we are the only Rotorua football Club to offer J&Y league football. All footballing abilities welcome. boys and girls, men and women. We are also always keen to hear from people wanting to get into or carry on with coaching and refereeing. The 2020 season will see 7 of our coaches having sat their C Licence (and JL3 where relevant), this has been achieved thanks to RECT funding and our commitment as a club to provide local footballers... Read more

Dance Education Centre offers a full range of classes in Ballet, Urban Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Stretch / Body Conditioning and Competition Work at our Matua Centre and also Ballet Classes in the Senior Citizens Hall, Mount Maunganui. Our students range in ages from 3-4 years in our fun-filled and imaginative Preschool Mini Movers classes right through to Senior Contemporary, Urban Professionals and RAD Ballet Training at Vocational level for those pursuing a career in Performing Arts. In Tauranga,... Read more

Welcome to Kiwi Castles Full day, self-service rentals. Pickup in the morning, drop it off in the evening. Easy as! Need a Bouncy Castle to rent/hire in Tauranga for your next birthday party or kiddies get-together? We have 14 castles to choose from, suitable for ages up to 8 years. Our castles are simple to transport in a small vehicle, easy to set up, and take only minutes to inflate. Because of their size they can fit into most garages or larger lounge areas, should the weather turn nasty.... Read more

Club Vision • Success in all competitions at the highest level available • To play in overseas competitions • To win games…preferably with style • To recruit and develop young players to play for Tauranga City Football Club • To provide an academy that helps and develops young players both on and off the field of play • To provide the best opportunity for young players to play in New Zealand and overseas professionally Club Values • Endeavour – Determination • Highest Standards – Pursuit... Read more

Brand New Tae Kwon Do Academy starting in January 2016, with classes available for all ages & abilities. Led by Sabumnim Debi Terry. 4th Degree Tae Kwon Do Instructor who did the majority of her training under the TAGB & the GTUK in England. A former national junior & senior champion, now brings her skills in the ITF disciplined style to Welcome Bay Classes commence Wednesday 20th January 2016. Classes available will also include our Tae Kwon Do Tigers, which are especially for our 5-7 year olds... Read more

Hotshots Paintball is the Bay of Plenty's top choice for paintball fun! We are open year round for all levels of paintball action and have the staff, equipment, facilities and know-how to make your day of paintball a fantastic experience. Read more

Play Time Papamoa operates from 3 locations in Papamoa. Papamoa Library, Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre and Golden Sands school. Check our website for our other sites. We run fun filled holiday programmes which include Sports activities, Games, Crafts, Baking and lots more. We are open to all children 5 years to 12 years old. Our programme is Oscar approved, so parents that qualify for WINZ subsidies can apply. professional, police vetted staff. For more information, please call Bruce. Read more

Rotorua Golf Club is a special place, like no other, with a unique thermal course set in the heart of New Zealand's premier visitor destination. The 18 hole Arikikapakapa course provides a magnificent golfing experience. We have a fully equipped golf shop with club, trundler, and cart hire. A welcoming cafe and club house awaits your visit. Read more

Aquarius Motor Inn is a modern, medium sized motel, located close to the town centre of Mount Maunganui. Ideal for couples, families, business or sports teams, we offer a range of quality accommodation. All our rooms are tastefully furnished and include kitchenettes and private bath or shower rooms. We have a small outdoor pool and a spa room with large hot tub. You'll be a short 10 minute walk to the wonderful beach and a 15 minute walk to the shops and cafes. Blake Park, where a host of sports... Read more

ABC Hillcrest is a converted house situated in Hillcrest. We are close to the local schools and Polytechnic. We provide a home away from home environment and a fantastic outdoor area, which helps develop children’s physical and cognitive skills, also fantastic gardens made by the children and whanau from our centre. The teachers in our centre have been at ABC Hillcrest for 6 years and more, this has contributed to the great relationships we have built with parents/whanau and the wider community. We... Read more

As the inventors of this iconic adventure experience, at OGO Rotorua, visitors are offered multiple OGO ride options where we add 40 litres of water; (cool in summer, warm in winter). Choose from the side by side H2OGO Straight Tracks which start from 250m up the hill and race one another downhill. From here, you Superman-dive into the OGO on your own, or have one, two or three friends in there together. H2OGO Sidewinder Track is the world’s longest at 350 metres, with 6 massive corners that send... Read more

Welcome to Little Big Shots, where our classes offer children an opportunity to learn fundamental movements while exploring a wide range of sports. Through engaging activities, children will develop essential skills in balance, locomotion, and ball handling. We understand that nurturing these skills not only enhances physical abilities but also promotes the mental and emotional development of young minds. Research has shown that the development of these movement skills helps connect neural pathways,... Read more

Diveworks Charters have the following boat tour and attractions in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: - Dolphin and Seal Encounter - 4 hour trip - swim or watch - Children welcome. - Whale Island Guided Tours - 4+ hour trip - includes walk on Island Bird Sanctuary - Children welcome - Fishing - half day, full day, White Island for the novice or the keen angler. Children welcome on the half day trips. Over 35,000 people have been on Diveworks - our tour parties are small and with every... Read more

A wild day out. Bring your family along to Rainbow Springs, to meet ours. Get up close and personal with the wonderful birds, bugs and beasts that call New Zealand home. The Under the Sun day pass offers an action-packed, fun-filled, and (whisper it) educational day out. Make sure you take a ride on the Big Splash, and don't forget to head to the crowd-pleasing free-flight Bird Show. We've also got 10+ daily animal encounters for you to enjoy. Kiwi. Kiwi are shy, ground dwelling creatures who... Read more

Whakatane Town AFC is the leading Football Club in the Eastern Bay Of Plenty. We have teams to cater for all ages (5 - 50+ years) and all skill levels. Whether you're trying to get your kids into a winter sport or you're trying to relive your youth again, Whakatane Town AFC can cater to you Read more

CrossFit, Bootcamp, CrossFit Kids (6-8yrs), CrossFit Pre-Teens (9-12yrs), CrossFit Teens & Athlete classes. CrossFit is unparalleled for strength, endurance & fitness results. When combined with a healthy eating regime its incredible for weight loss, total body & confidence transformation. Both CrossFit & Bootcamp classes are designed to be fun, whilst challenging & skill developing. Perserverance, mental aptitude, resilience & fortitude building. We provide Fitness 4 All which means fitness... Read more

We offer a range of white water rafting trips to suit all groups from, school, business, corporate and private rafters. Contact us to see what we can arrange for you Read more

Imagine a once thriving 1850s logging camp, abandoned when a natural disaster hit. The town being deserted until an enterprising young man, Jax, turned it into a mini putt golf course. You will be able to play through the mine tunnel, under the railway tracks, visit the blacksmiths shop and walk through the giant tree stump. The course is suitable for young and old and there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way! Lumberjax Mini Golf is the brainchild of a Father and Son team,... Read more

From social dancing to competitions, from school age to seniors, there are opportunities for everyone to enjoy dancing as a sport or recreation. Hugh and Sonia of the Supreme Dance Centre endeavour to provide a relaxed, friendly environment, with an emphasis on making dance easy. As Specialists in the field of Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue and Rock & Roll Dancing, Hugh and Sonia Hodson have had much success in their dancing career - 9 times NZ Ballroom & Latin American, competed internationally... Read more

Play Time After School and Holiday Fun is an OSCAR programme that offers children the opportunity to spend time doing what they'd like to do, in a friendly, nurturing and structured environment, with a variety of age appropriate activities. We have programmes at Fairhaven School, Te Puke, and Matua Community Hall, Matua, and we also have a Holiday Programme only at Golden Sands School, Papamoa. Children from all schools are welcome at our programmes. Read more

Come and enjoy our easy walking, hassle free, roll up and play, 9 hole golf course. No booking required. Also for your enjoyment is our 18 hole mini putt, set over 3 levels. Kids and adults mini putt course records to beat plus prizes for aces. Read more

In the heart of 350-acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find New Zealand’s Agrodome. For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show starring a cast of talented animals… and you! After the show you can visit the Farmyard Nursery, which is home to our cutest baby animals who are available for cuddles and photos all year round! Plus, if you really want to explore the Agrodome 350-acre working... Read more

The JUMP JAM aerobic program is a ‘Kidz Aerobix’ resource kit for schools & after school or holiday centres, created by 2x World Aerobic Champion Brett Fairweather, specifically for primary and intermediate aged students. There are over 20 JUMP JAM resource kits available for schools/centres to license. Designed to challenge fundamental movement skills, increase fitness, develop student leadership & motivate students to move and enjoy exercise, JUMP JAM is a fusion of dance & fitness disciplines... Read more

Golf administration and coaching of volunteers and juniors Read more