Close Quarters Combat (CQC) can be described as a modern day realistic self defence system. It's really a mix of many different styles of martial arts in addition to military and police tactics. CQC can be taught to everybody; young and old, the fit and the unfit. It's a highly effective form of street self defence, the main objective being to help develop the ability to quickly and efficiently defend yourself, a friend or loved one against a violent attack. CQC will show you ways to use any part... Read more

I am a qualified NZ Suzuki teacher trainer in cello with 25 years experience. My studios are in Westmere, Waiheke Island and via Skype. Check out my web site for more photos or for more information on the Suzuki Method. 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

We are an active Sailing club offering a range of sailing programs in Dinghy's, Keelers and Multi-hulls. Read more

Defying Gravity Performing Arts has been created with the vision to inspire students into believing in their own potential through Performing Arts. As the academy grows and develops, we will offer a range of Drama and Performing Arts classes, focused on developing the necessary skills to make their dreams come true. Created and taught by experienced performing arts practitioner and registered secondary school drama teacher Natalie Hugill, she hopes to make the performing arts accessible to all children... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Glen Innes 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 Glen Innes, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Award-winning babyballet is New Zealand's favourite dance school for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 years. Pre-school dance and music-to-movement ballet classes. With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet syllabus offers four key stages of ballet and tap classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect while developing their basic ballet technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm. All... 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

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

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

The Waiheke Recreation Centre is a central asset to the local Waiheke community for sports and recreation. It’s the only indoor sporting facility on the island and is a very popular asset during the Winter months. Built in 1991 by Auckland City Council, it’s run on a Not For Profit / Charitable basis on a “shared usage” model. During the day, the local High School has exclusive usage. After 4pm, at weekends & during school holidays, it becomes a public facility where a number of User Groups... 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

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

The aim of LifeKidz Trust is to continue providing the community with a successful After School and School Holiday Programmes for children with special needs, disabilities and behavioural issues that we have been running for the past 14 years. We provide community focused programmes that create a place for children with disabilities that accepts their uniqueness and encourages friendship, participation and opportunities. We employ and train youth within the community and help them to understand... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Highland Park 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 Highland Park, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are... 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

Howick Softball Club (Fencibles) Inc was founded over 40 years ago. The Club prides itself on being a large family club that feature members, who not only grew up playing at the Club, but now have their own children also playing. Many senior players are currently coaching juniors within the club. Our home ground is situated at 41 Meadowlands Reserve, Howick with 5 Senior Size Diamonds, including two Skin Diamonds. We have a large presence within our community and enjoy providing a great... 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

Waiheke Nannies is the only nanny agency and babysitting service on Waiheke Island. Our nannies are interviewed, referenced, and police checked. On call babysitters for evenings out, weddings and events. Part-time and permanent nannies on the books to care for your children. Part-time and permanent nanny care, mothers help and other nanny options are available. Read more

Howick Rhythmics is East Auckland's only Rhythmic Gymnastics Club and we offer classes from Recreation, to Pre-Competition and Competitive. The sport includes a mixture of dance and gymnastics elements, along with having to learn a variety of apparatus handling skills and body movement techniques. We offer a creative and nurturing environment for our gymnasts to attempt new things and learn to grow. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Beachlands 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 Beachlands, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Complete Physio Beachlands offers sports physio, post-op rehab physio, work related injury physio, acupuncture, sports massage and musculoskeletal physio to Beachlands, Maraetai and Whiftord adults and children. We are ACC registered so no need to visit your GP first. We are also Careway registered so you may be eligible for free physio and gym sessions (Careway is 100% funded through ACC). Contact us today to find out more. Read more

The New Zealand Stunt School (NZSS) provides stunt training to new and existing stunt performers of all ages, as well as actors/actresses to sharpen up their physical performance skills. The NZSS also provides stunt rigging for commercial shows and live theatre, private tuition, regular training workshops, youth camps, horse riding workshops and stunt equipment hire. The school not only delivers world class training in many of the various stunt essentials and specialities, but we also provide... Read more