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

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

Melling Kindergarten is open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we have children from 2 - 5 years of age. We offer 5 free 4 hour sessions a week for 3 - 5 year olds. This means your child will have access to quality education and care for up to 4 hours a day, every day of the week, for free. We are open all year round and only close for statutory holidays. We are very fortunate to have an enormous outdoor environment, an ideal back drop for children's learning and development where... Read more

Shine Montessori Educare offers a unique educational opportunity for toddlers and preschoolers aged 6months -5 years. Our curriculum blends Montessori ideology, fundamental Christian values, and child interest activities. We are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that enable children to develop independence, confidence and high levels of competency. Our qualified and experienced ECE and Montessori teachers act as the dynamic link between the child and the prepared environment.... Read more

Welcome to The Highwayman Motel. Your hosts Kylie and Mark would like to invite you to come and enjoy their hospitality. With an affordable range of accommodation we have something to suit everyone. From studio units to a one, two or three bedroom apartment, all spacious and well equipped. Our 21 units are surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens for you to enjoy, with BBQ facilities and outdoor seating beside the swimming pool, spa and children’s play area If you don’t want to cook, we can cook... 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

Everyone loves to party, so we've teamed up your favourite go to party professionals to bring you everything you desire for your event. At the click of the mouse, we can deliver nation wide, or pop in and see us. You can even book time with one of our experienced party consultants to help you achieve the perfect event. Build a Birthday The largest range of themed and licensed party supplies in the Wellington Region, especially great for kids parties. You can click and collect, have it delivered... Read more

A rural tennis club with six grass and two astro courts. We offer junior tennis, business house, mid-week ladies, active tennis coaching and club representative teams. We also run the very popular Over The Hill tournament at the beginning of January. Established in 1905 the club has become part of the Martinborough landscape. It is about to upgrade the astro courts with a new surface and lights so they can be used for hockey and netball in the winter months. The club has over 100 members, with many... 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

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

H2O Xtream is currently closed for a major upgrade, we hope to reopen in December 2024. visit H²O Xtream today for a fun filled, action packed, aquatic day out. Grab an Xtream slides pass for unlimited rides on 3 exciting Hydroslides. Got a need for speed? Launch yourself down the 8 metre vertical drop of the Xtream Speed slide...take on the twists and turns of the MasterBlaster or face the ultimate challenge of our premier hydroslide 'Darkness Falls'. It's a massive 66 metres of pitch black... Read more

SPACE NZ Trust works in collaboration with community organisations across New Zealand to offer the Supporting Parents Alongside Childrens Education (SPACE) programme. SPACE is a programme mainly for first time parents and their babies. Sessions run weekly for 3 – 4 terms extending through the first year of your child’s life. SPACE offers parents the opportunity to meet and get to know other new parents; discussions on relevant child development and parenting topics; play sessions with equipment... Read more

New Zealand's most Extraordinary Slumber Parties and Picnics are brought to you by Lil Teepeez. ​Our Teepeez are a super fun and hassle free way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. We lovingly create your theme, come and set up your campsite and return to pack it down and take it away- leaving you with a Extraordinary and Hassle free party experience that will be talked about for years to come! KIDS SLUMBER PARTIES - PICNIC PLAY PARTIES - ADULT SLUMBERS - POP-UP PICNICS GIRLS... 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

A caring and nurturing early childhood centre with passionate teachers and high qualified teacher ratio. There is a designated area for our under two's and over two's, but we are a family orientated business, so the two sides visit and mix with each other as well. Read more

Aratoi Museum has offered activities for children for decades. We welcome school groups, and we run activities during school holidays. We have two annual student exhibitions: Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Show and NZQA Top Art exhibition. Please telephone us from 10am to 4:30 to see what's on offer now. OUR MUSEUM • Aratoi Museum is the largest museum in the Wairarapa and specializes in Wairarapa social history, NZ art & Māori taonga • Our special focus is on artists & issues of... Read more

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

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Sanchin Freestyle Karate is a non for profit organisation that offers traditionally based combat karate training, fitness and also self defense training. It is an opportunity to learn to defend yourself, makes some new contacts, become fit and gain heaps of confidence knowing you can keep yourself safe. 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

Gateway Kids was establised in 2013 and is owned by James & Jane Time. They both have a wide range of experience, are very passionate about impacting young lives and are of Samoan decent. Gateway Kids is dedicated and enthusiastic about making a diffference in the community and have a focus on children between the age of 5 - 13 years. They also provide an affordable service for families who want to enable stability and comfortable living by encouraging and providing employment opportunities.... Read more

Carterton Playcentre is a parent collective that offers great Early Childhood Education where we believe parents are the first and best educators for their children. We cater for children birth to school age and offer a variety of play experiences across 16 different areas of play. As well as regular trips and experiences in the community, it is a place of fun for children and support and community for parents and caregivers. We run three mornings a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs 9-12) during school terms.... Read more

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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

Swimming New Zealand's State Kiwi Swim Safe is a programme designed to provide Kiwi kids with access to 'swim and survive' education at school. With the support of State Insurance, Swimming New Zealand supports primary schools in the delivery of their learn to swim and water safety programmes. The programme is designed in three sections: in the classroom, at the pool and at the beach. Read more