Papatoetoe North Kindergarten (previously known as Kotiri Kindergarten) is a part of the Auckland Kindergarten Association. Our kindergartens provide a safe, nurturing and enriching learning environment for children, our future leaders. The education we provide supports and encourages children to become competent and confident learners. All teaching staff are qualified in early childhood education. They hold a current teacher registration and first aid certificates. We believe a partnership between... 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

Edukids BaverstockEduKids Baverstock education and care Centre is located in the centre of East Auckland, operating right next door to Baverstock Oaks School. We pride ourselves on positive working relationships with families. Families are involved in various events throughout the year including the Centre programme, annual celebrations of cultures and community events. EduKids Baverstock promotes, enhances and supports children’s learning and development. We have four dedicated rooms caring for... Read more

Fun n Play Childcare Centre is a privately owned, offering a nurturing home like environment for children from 2 to 5 years. The Management and Educators of Fun n Play childcare centre aim to provide high quality care and education for young children. Children deserve the best and we strive to provide this by employing trained and nurturing teachers. Within the Centre programme we incorporate the principles, Strands and Goals of Te Whariki- The NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, which reflects the holistic... Read more

Are you planning to host a birthday party for your child? While cake, good food and presents are great, no party is complete without entertainmentthis is where we come in. We offer bouncy castle hire services so your child can have the time of their life with their friends. We have different types of bouncy castles with different features, so we bet they will love it. Our prices are inclusive of delivery, installation and pack up, and we also offer highly competitive rates, so planning a fantastic... Read more

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

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

Boutique Childrens Party Hire Furniture and Accessories We make it easy. ​ Partini has been lovingly created to provide a refuge for busy Mum’s trying to plan their child’s birthday party or any children’s event. Visit our website and browse through our unique range of children’s chairs and party tables. We have fun colourful stools, neutral white bucket chairs or beautiful natural wicker chairs for that garden or beach inspired party. Indoor / Outdoor mats and rugs, beautiful oilcloths... Read more

Te Tuhi's name was gifted by local tangata whenua Ngāi Tai and is in reference to their ancestor Manawatere a great explorer who signalled his arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand by making his tuhi, or mark, on a pohutukawa tree using karamea, a red ochre. Te Tuhi, strives to live up to this legacy of exploration by being one of New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art spaces known for its core function of commissioning ambitious new artworks by a diverse selection of artists. The organisation is also... Read more

We are known as the friendly club. We offer all types of memberships catering to all levels of players. Our Juniors meet on a Saturday morning for coaching in Term 4 and Term 1. 8.00am -9.00am 5-7 years 9.00am -10.15am 8-10 years 10.15am -11.30am 11-13 years Our Intermediates (13-17 years) meet on Thursday evenings Term 4 and Term 1 from 5.30pm-7.00pm. Our Senior Social Days are: Tuesday evening 6.30pm onwards Sunday afternoons 1.30pm onwards Saturday afternoons 1.30pm... Read more

We are a Football Club for ages starting from 4 and upwards to Seniors. We are based at the Kolmar Sports Centre at the Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds off Great South Road or on Sutton Cres, Papatoetoe. Registrations for winter are now closed. We start our registration process in February for our Winter Season. Need to be registered by the end of February/early March to attend musters for ages 9 and above. Our 4 to 6 year olds run on a Friday night on the tennis courts 6pm to 7.15pm - during... Read more

First Steps Maich education & childcare centre is recognized for its cultural diversity setting, surrounded by passionate and dedicated staff. Located in a quiet residential area in the heart of Manurewa & very close to many utilities, we cater for children from 3 months to 5 years in 4 rooms suitable for different age groups with spacious indoor and outdoor play areas. Our unique Be School Ready initiative has been developed to ensure that children leave the centre as confident, capable learners... Read more

Established in 1959, Papakura City Football Club has grown to be the largest football club in South Auckland attracting players from a diverse demographic and ethnic community as well as from overseas, ranging in age from 4 - 60+. The success of the club continues as Football has become the most popular junior and youth sport in New Zealand. The goal is to provide the physical facilities and resources that will consistently develop players to the highest echelons of the sport. But just as importantly,... Read more

Welcome to Just Dance. Located at 22/2 Bishop Dunn Place, East Tamaki/Botany South of Auckland City, Just Dance is managed by a group of former New Zealand competitive dancers with variety of specialties and experiences. We have 5 professional teachers at Just Dance, qualified in Standard Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue and English Classical Sequence/Old Time dance styles with New Zealand Federation of Dance Teachers Incorporated (NZFDT), Society of Australasian Teachers of Dance Incorporated... Read more

We are a parent-led early childhood service from birth to school age, where parents stay and play alongside their child. Playcentre offers: A unique early childhood experience, from birth to school age Parents as educators; family involvement Child-initiated play, learning through play Developing relationships between children and adults Making lasting friendships; supportive environment High adult to child ratio 1:3 Close connection with our local community Playcentre... Read more

Little Kiwis Early Learning Centre offers a rich educational programme for children aged 0—5 years old. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Little Kiwis is Christian-based and we believe that growing up with God’s love builds and prepares our children for their future. Our school is located in the central of Manukau City, is architecturally designed and purpose-built for providing a safe, caring and secure environment for... Read more

20 Years of Experience ATCL qualified Piano & Singing Teacher. I offer ABRSM & Trinity College of London Music and send them for Exams.I also offer NZ Modern School of Music. I have a huge repertoire of Children's Music and offer concerts twice a year. Teach from years Five onwards from Mon-Sat. from 10.00am and Sundays from 2pm. My Home Studio is at 2 Flint Way Stonefields, Auckland 1072. ( very close to St. Johns, Meadowbank, Remuera, Panmure, Glendowie & St Heliers, Glen Innes, Mission... Read more

Christian Fernando is a guitarist and music tutor with over 10 years of experience working in the music field with session experience helping people of all ages further their passion and understanding of the music and the guitar. Christian has a particular passion for psychedelic rock and New Orleans jazz music, and a depth of knowledge in many other styles. 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

A football club based in Manurewa, South Auckland. Manurewa AFC caters for senior, youth and junior football and welcomes new members. Read more

We are an informal, friendly kayaking club, established in 1989, who engage in a wide range of kayaking from sea-kayaking to white-water and surf. We also enjoy mountain-biking, rock-climbing and tramping. Kayaking is run from our clubrooms in Otahuhu, or various seas or rivers around NZ. We are working in partnership with the Vector Wero white-water centre in Manukau and will have a presence there when it opens. We run free community pool sessions on Tuesday evenings during summer (beginning of... 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

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

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