Built in 1897, Ponsonby Community Centre was initially a school. It was purchased by Auckland City Council in 1958 for use as a hall. The Centre has been rebuilt and completely refurbished since a fire in August 1999. Since 1990, the Centre has offered expanded services including children's and adult education, events and programmes, community group meetings, as well as being a venue for hire. We offer: Yoga classes, AA and NA meetings, Toastmaster, Essentially men groups, kids Baking classes,... Read more

SEW MUCH FUN in Blockhouse Bay teaches sewing to Adults, Teens and Kids 7 years and over. Students learn the basics of sewing in a simple, creative, and fun way. While enjoying learning to sew, children and youth develop important life and career skills such as problem-solving, patience and perseverance. Adults get a chance to get away from their usual routine and have fun developing a handy skill. Everyone has a great sense of pride and achievement when they complete a project. Students follow... Read more

CRC Speedshow – New Zealand’s ultimate automotive playground! Fuel your passion for cars, motorsport, automotive products, specialists services and so much more..... The 11th edition of CRC Speedshow takes place over the weekend 22nd and 23rd of July 2017. It will be a spectacular celebration showcasing the finest, fastest and coolest new cars, race cars, race bikes, classics, motor sport celebrities, wild hot rods, muscle cars and custom creations from around New Zealand and the world. Add... Read more

Welcome to KidSprite! We are a Cooking School, After School Academy and Holiday Programme with a strong focus on health and fitness. Cooking School: Our goal is to equip kids with basic kitchen skills and healthy cooking knowledge in preparation for later years. Sessions will be geared towards filling lunch-boxes, providing snacks and dinner accompaniments. Cooking will vary from day-to-day but will be focused on ‘real food nutrition’. And yes we are food allergy friendly! Check out our online... Read more

Lil champs a family-owned and operated group of licensed early childhood centres, committed to giving your child a fantastic start in life. The early learning programme across all our centres is based on the Government-approved National Early Childhood Education Framework – Te Whariki. We aim to provide the best early childhood care, day care child development, infant and toddler care services. Children are at the heart of everything we do. Our three centres (Blockhouse Bay, Papatoetoe and Mission... Read more

We offer a Kodaly music education inspired classes for children aged 0 to 5 years old with Maria Winder. Classes are offered in Newmarket and Grey Lynn (Auckland) once a week in the morning during term time. For more information and to register please go to our website thechoir.co.nz/preschool We look forward to welcoming you and your child/ren to our music group. Read more

YAELS GUITAR LESSONS FOR KIDS We offer fun, one-on-one, in-home tailored guitar lessons for kids. They can learn at their own pace, with music of their own taste. We have enthusiastic tutors in the Auckland area who will teach your kids how to play, sing and even write their own songs. They can learn with a friend, a sibling or on their own, and have a hobby where they can express themselves all from the comforts of your own home. We have been teaching in-home guitar lessons for over 15 years... Read more

We are The Magic Brush; a team of event entertainment specialists driven by our passion to create and explore bespoke event entertainment and experiences. We're obsessed with helping our clients deliver successful and unique events in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and beyond. We are creative thinkers and problem solvers. We focus on new ways of doing, making, thinking and then applying them to create successful event experiences for our clients. We offer a wide range of services for any... 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

Kyu Shin Do Aikido was established on Auckland's North Shore in 1992 We offer a safe and friendly training environment in our dedicated training facility and, as a 'not for profit' organisation we strive to keep our fees affordable for all. Our senior instructors each have over 30 years experience teaching Aikido. By its very nature, Aikido is suitable for men, women and children of all ages as it does not rely on physical strength for its effectiveness but uses the principles of blending... Read more

Cooking classes for team building, end of year and private events. Venue can be hired also for product launches, staff gatherings, media events. Cooking classes for the public offered with many different class types for both adults and children. Birthday and group options available from age 5 to 99. Bright and funky space with seven cook stations and the latest Bosch kitchen appliances. The brick interior results in fantastic light perfect for photographs. Central location convenient... Read more

Inspire your budding Picasso with Young at Art’s after school art classes and holiday workshops. Explore different art techniques with exciting and vibrant projects using a variety of mediums. At Young at Art we provide quality skill based tutoring and experience for our students in a wide range of arts and crafts techniques. Our tutors are all experienced artists with a positive and passionate desire to share their knowledge with our students. Our classes are educational, explorative and most... Read more

Tim Bray Productions is recognised as Auckland’s leading theatre for children. Overseen by a charitable trust, The Operating Theatre Trust, we create world-class theatre most often based on New Zealand literature. We see live theatre as a way to engage children with literature, and to encourage reading. We know that theatre is more than “just” entertainment; we also see it as an integral part of their education, their growing up experiences, socialisation skills, and encouraging and exploring... Read more

Studio3 is a boutique style studio located at the top of the Bupa building in Newmarket, Auckland. Specializing in Pilates, Xtend Barre, Dance and Yoga classes. We encourage teens from age 14 upwards in all our classes, great for those playing sports and wanting to strengthen and lengthen tight muscles, improve core strength and avoid injuries. Our classes are also great for Mum's and daughters to attend together. We offer a $15 casual student rate. Read more

Aspire Aerobix is a fun and dynamic club, situated in St Johns. Aspire provides aerobics, tumbling and toddler gymnastics classes. Aspire Aerobix is a member club with Gymnastics New Zealand and provides quality programmes from recreational and participation to competitive. All of our coaches hold qualifications across general gymnastics, play gym, tumbling and aerobics as well as many being New Zealand representatives in Aerobics. Our Programmes: Toddler Tumble - a toddler gymnastics class... Read more

We offer an athletics programme for children aged 3 - 14 years. We are an affiliated member of Athletics New Zealand. Our club nights on Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm - 7.30pm during school term 4 & term 1 each season. We are based at Walker Park, Point Chevalier, Auckland (NZ). Registrations for the 2017 / 2018 season are now open. You will find full information regarding our club and what we offer on our website. Email us for more information. Read more

Kids Party Magic is your go-to for the best party entertainers in town. Well keep the kids entertained with an amazing comedy magic show, colourful balloon animals and plenty of laughs. You can choose from Magic Maize the Magician, Fairy Flakes, Popcorn the Clown, and our amazing Balloon Twisters, Face Painters and Bouncy Castles! We have been Auckland's number one entertainment provider for preschools, birthday parties, and corporate events since 2005. Whatever the celebration or occasion,... Read more

Top Hat Jimmy - Auckland Children's Entertainer Jimmy is an experienced kids entertainer from Chicago who has entertained in places as far away as Dubai. Trained as a magic clown, and now as a stylish magician with a tuxedo & a furry rabbit he calls Chocolate. Watch him pull a rabbit out of a hat or magically disappear and reappear. Your guests will be amazed as he makes someone float right before your very eyes. Jimmy is available for kids parties, child care centers, kindys, kindergartens, school... Read more

At The Drum Studio, Auckland we provide personally tailored professional Drum Lessons for all abilities. Beginner - Advanced. We have a large variety of students ranging in age and ability. Our tutors are both friendly and fully qualified, with a focus on tailoring each lesson to the student's individual needs. Everyone is welcome to come down and meet your teacher at the studio free of charge to see what it's all about and if The Drum Studio is right for you. Read more

KRAV MAGA is an extensive and extremely efficient SELF DEFENCE system developed in ISRAEL. KRAV FIGHTER is New Zealand's leading KRAV MAGA & REALISTIC SELF DEFENCE training centre based in Auckland. Have you ever wondered what Krav Maga Self Defence system is about, but haven't had an opportunity to try a Reality-based, Raw and Effective Self Defence training that challenges you both physically and mentally? Have you ever tried a "Krav Maga" or "Self Defence" class elsewhere, but were not convinced... Read more

Yoga Ground, one of the most expansive and progressive yoga studios in Auckland, welcomes all students, whether you’re an experienced yogi or simply wanting to try a class for the first time. Yoga is the perfect antidote for a body out of balance or a stressed mind. The practice of yoga creates an intimate connection between our physical bodies and our mental state, and therefore with ourselves. Our habitual patterns of movement and thought become clearer. By exploring the relationship between... Read more

Marshall Laing Music School provides Ministry of Education subsidised, Saturday morning group music tuition for primary and intermediate age school students. Our Music School began in 1963 and offers a range of instrumental tuition options, as well as the opportunity to gain ensemble and orchestral experience. The social and educational benefits of learning a musical instrument and participating in music-making are well documented. Music lessons are held most Saturday mornings during the school... Read more

Where can I ride BMX? There are 32 clubs around New Zealand that are open to new membership. The range from Whangarei in the North to Invercargill in the South. These clubs often run ' have a go days/sessions' so your entire family can come & give BMX a go. Below is a calendar of upcoming events. BMX is for pedal & balance (strider) bikes, all ages & skill levels. Anyone keen to give BMX a go should visit a local club, find one that is close to you, so that travelling... Read more

Natasha Hodson Dance Academy has been established in Remuera for over 25 years. We offer classes for children from Preschool - Advanced level. Class styles include Jazz, Hip Hop, Limbering, Preschool Ballet, Ballet, Lyrical & Performance Dance Read more

Hillsborough Junior Athletics Club is a junior athletics club for kids aged 2-14. We have been running continuously since 1956. We pride ourselves on promoting a range of athletics activities in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. Come along to make friends and have fun with your family. We meet on Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm during term 4 and term 1. Read more

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

Everything from Mosaics, wood burning, Pastels, Paper art Crafts to Painting. I like individuals to choose their subject and medium and be responsible for all of the creative process including tidy up. I love helping them achieve fantastic art work by sharing different techniques and abilities and extending them throughout the experience. Read more