Horse Haven Riding Academy: Dedicated to the teaching and sharing the love of horses to all ages in the community since 2001. # Coaching # Learn to ride #Horsemanship Clinics #Facility Hire # Pony Stud. We love to help young people who love horses develop greater confidence, understanding and knowledge about horses, to teach them new skills with horsemanship, horse riding and handling and also much of the aspects of the care of the horse. These new skills they will take with them into their everyday... Read more

Welcome to Global Jiu-Jitsu Health and Fitness, where martial arts, health and well-being are in our DNA. We have been teaching and educating people in the art of jiu-jitsu for over a decade and take great pride in the fact that we have positively impacted many people's lives as a result. We provide a family-friendly atmosphere where our members can grow and develop in an environment where they are supported and encouraged throughout their learning and development process. We have programs... Read more

Affordable back to basics group accommodation with flying fox. Self catering facilities for over 100 people. Close to bush and rivers and beaches. Read more

Contact us for the opportunity to learn and/or develop your golfing skills with sound advice from a skilled teaching professional, Andrew Gurney (PGA). Waihi Golf clubs is very accessible to players of all ages and skills. A very friendly and easy going place. Read more

Passing on my love of dance to children and young at heart is my mission. My life has been surrounded by children, my own, my dance pupils, my grandchildren and now great grandchildren. I cannot imagine my life without the joy and inspiration they create. I have attended dozens of courses in New Zealand and overseas on dance, writing and movement. A few years ago I took a group of children to a World conference in Finland. Three of our beautiful kiwi costumes also went on the trip. The children... Read more

Waihi Beach TOP 10 holiday resort welcomes you and your family! Whether you're on holiday, visiting friends and relatives or attending events in and around Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort provides the perfect spot just off SH2 between the Coromandel and Tauranga for families, couples, groups, international travellers and business people. The Resort is situated at the north end of Waihi Beach with direct access from the park to the beach. The accommodation options are huge, ranging... Read more

These beautiful and tranquil gardens are set directly on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour. With water-lilly ponds, mature trees from around the world, flower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight all year round. And with many varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries scattered throughout the gardens, this special corner of New Zealand is truely unique.  The Gardens The Bird Gardens are on the outskirts of katikati and were created in 1976 when local visionary Chris... Read more

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

Across the road from the iconic Cornish Pumphouse, the new Gold Discovery Centre first welcomes visitors with its striking facade. This is something new! Inside you’ll find yourself immersed in interactive activities. You’ll be pushing hard against an air-leg drill that will shake your bones, just like a real drill. You’ll lean on a plunger to trigger a simulated explosion down the gold mine, then for a change of pace you might try to beat the shady dealer at a game of Two-up. You’ll marvel at... 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

Waimarino is a tranquil paradise situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. Our adventure park is focused around the sport of kayaking. Waimarino has been Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreational destination since 1975. We offer a number of unique & enjoyable glow worm kayak tours, a range of corporate team-building options, new conference & function facilities, and after school and holiday care for children. We can provide an exclusive riverside venue for... 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

The Rugbytots programme has been designed to develop a childs physical, psychological and social attributes, as well as gently encouraging rugby specific skills such as running with the ball, finding space, kicking, catching, scoring a try and much much more. Rugbytots is New Zealands first rugby specific play programme for 2 to 7 year old boys and girls. (Yes we start them young, very young, mostly still in nappies) Offering weekly play sessions for boys and girls in 3 basic age groups, 2 to 3.5;... Read more

Inspired Kindergartens and Home Based Education offers quality preschool education to over 900 children through its network of 21 kindergartens and home based education services. We have kindergartens between Whangamata in the north and Murupara in the south-east while our home based services operate between Whitianga and Taupō. Formerly known as Tauranga Region Kindergartens Inc – Ngā Kōhungahunga Manawanui - we are one of New Zealand's largest and longest serving early childhood education... Read more

MountWildheart Express with love - create with joy. Art classes at Wildheart studio Jacqui offers inspiring creative art classes to kids, teens and adults. Her purpose built beautiful art studio is located in Arataki. Art mediums used are drawing, painting ,printmaking and sculpture. Classes are run during school terms. Holiday art workshops are held for a few days during most holidays. One on one private tuition is available to students and adults. Jacqui does a newsletter each season... 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

The Martial Arts Academy is Tauranga's hub of all things martial arts, we teach Aikido, Boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Taekwon-Do and Fitness. TMAA teach people of all skill levels from absolute beginners to world champions, and our team of instructors are highly skilled with over 300 years of experience between them, and have competed at the highest levels in their arts. We operate a safe, family friendly training environment where your goals come first,... Read more

SKEW-WHIFF are magicians, jugglers, puppeteers, ventriloquists and comedy performers. They entertain all ages with their Roving Riot Of Entertainment. Read more

RYA and SRL Practical and Shorebased Skipper Training. RYA Powerboat or Jetski Instructor Training. Safety & Coach Boat Training courses for Yachting & Rowing Clubs. Check out our Shop too as Elements has a range of Topaz Dinghy’s and Red Air Paddleboards for sale, Plus expert advice or maritime consultancy to get you set up and out on the water enjoying whatever watersport you've chosen. 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

Bay Play is an initiative by the Mount Maunganui Music School Charitable Trust, encouraging the introduction of music and instruments to primary school children since 1998. Bay Play is not for profit, but instead makes quality music tutoring financially accessible to all children within our community, 7 to 13 year olds. Lessons Lesson duration is 25 minutes held during the school term between 3.30pm and 5.30pm Monday or Wednesdays at Mount Maunganui College, Mount Maunganui. To keep tuition... Read more

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern dance lessons to children from the age of 3 upwards. Free trial lessons. Please refer to our website for more information. Read more

Catering to Taurangas ever-growing community at The Lakes, children feel at home the minute they enter New Shoots. Down the road from the local school, and with many parks and walking trails on our doorstep, our early childhood centre is the perfect choice for the many young families at The Lakes. Winner of the 2020 Waikato / Bay of Plenty Architectural Awards, our purpose-built centre boasts high ceilings, exposed timber beams and a translucent roof strip. Within our walls, the rooms are filled... 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