Paradise Found! Just off the beautiful Inland Scenic Route 72 a mere 45 minutes from Christchurch, Oxford is a favourite destination for Cantabrians looking to enjoy the natural unspoiled surroundings and to sample the rural bliss that the locals get to enjoy every day. Easy drive onto Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, West Coast, Methven & Geraldine Nestled against Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area alongside the cool clear Ashley River you will find the Ashley Gorge Holiday Park (a member of the... Read more

Throughout NZ there are 16 YMCAs all of which share a common purpose – which is to meet and relate to the needs of people in their communities, and where they work, in a way that will encourage them to develop as individuals, express their own needs and reach their full potential. YMCAs do this through programmes and relationships, involving YMCA workers with special youth community, recreational and motivational skills, guided by the four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. The... Read more

Geraldine has one of the most idealic settings of a small New Zealand town, and is a perfect base for a holiday. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English Country Village with its abundance of attractive parks, reserves and walkways. Nestled at the foot of the rolling downland, Geraldine is where the country side literally comes to town. It is a mere 5 minute stroll onto beautiful Talbot Forest. The Geraldine Village is friendly and tranquil, with a wealth of history which makes it hard to resist.... Read more

Leading the way in the education and care of New Zealand's pre-schoolers We are part of BestStart, New Zealand's largest privately owned Early Childhood Education organisation, providing care to over 16,000 children across New Zealand. BestStart's vision is to work in partnership with teachers and parents to enable children to achieve their learning potential and we are constantly looking at ways we can achieve this. ABC Riccarton has large natural outdoor spaces and a centre specific routine that... Read more

YMCA Wainui Park is a piece of paradise on Banks Peninsula. Described as Canterbury’s best kept secret YMCA Wainui Park is your one-stop-shop for accommodation, conference, camping and outdoor programmes. Wainui Park is a favourite venue for a huge number of schools, community groups and corporate groups from all over the South Island. Offering numerous accommodation and catering options as well as adventurous outdoor activities including Giant Swing, Kayakaing, High Ropes and Coasteering... Read more

Provision of free, quality Early Childhood Education for three - five year olds with fully registered teacher.s Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood Vision Statement Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood. An atmosphere of open communication and respect between kaiako, children, parents/whanau and visitors promotes this. We foster Ukaipotanga through a warm, welcoming, friendly accepting and supportive environment where children and parents/whanau know they have a place. There... Read more

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

Phatu Penguins is a family- owned and operated eco- tourism business with 30+ years history of advocating and helping to fund the protection of Koror (Little Penguin) on the family farm in Phatu/Flea Bay. Our guides are all conservationists, friends and family - with years of working in penguin conservation, a passion for sharing their stories and a wealth of local knowledge passed down several generations. When the Helps family first began their conservation work the penguins faced massive challenges... Read more

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

North Canterbury School of Dance has been bringing the joy of Dance to our community since 2012. Here at NCSD we are all about sharing our love for dance to the youth of our community and watching each and every child shine in their own way. At NCSD we inspire and empower our dancers to live their love of dance. NCSD is the official location for Ready Set Dance in Rangiora, Amberley, Kaiapoi and Balcairn. This is an internationally recognized, award winning pre school dance program for 2 to 5... Read more

We are a community-owned, not-for-profit early learning centre located in the idyllic Barnett Park in Redcliffs, Christchurch. We welcome children from Redcliffs, Sumner, Mt Pleasant, Heathcote and beyond to our modern purpose-built centre. We are lucky enough to have large indoor and outdoor playing areas, all oriented toward an open park-view. Our centre is divided into two main areas: the Nursery, for children aged 0-2 and the Preschool, for children aged 2-5. Across both groups, our children... Read more

Kaiapoi's first Montessori preschool and boutique nursery for children 0-6 years. Our teaching team believe in providing a high quality educational programme for children. Children learn in a small calm learning environment. Our teachers are qualified Montessori and or Early Childhood trained teachers. The Montessori programme focuses on promoting children's independence, social skills and care for the environment. Our preschool is located in a 100 year old lovingly restored villa, out outdoor area... Read more

Rural garden, with plenty of space to run and play and seek those fairies hiding in the garden; enjoy the campfire in the tipi and toast marshmallows, enter the magical embrace of the enchanted fairy room to get your face painted and find some fairy dress ups if you'd like to try on some wings! Sit in the sunny art room and create something to take home, maybe paint river stones from the local river bed or make an art work and sprinkle it with fairy glitter. The art room doubles as the party room,... Read more

Welcome to KIX Taekwondo Christchurch Club. We offer a traditional Korean Martial taught in a fun friendly and safe environment for all ages and fitness levels for both male and female students. KIX Taekwondo Christchurch Club is a non-profit organization and none of our instructors benefit financially. Taekwondo strives to develop the positive aspects of an individuals personality: COURTESY, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, SELF CONTROL, INDOMITABLE SPIRIT and a sense of responsibility to help and... Read more

Piano and theory lessons all levels. Flute lessons for beginners up to Grade 5. Beginners and adult students welcome. Handbell lessons for children aged 4 upwards. Read more

At The Ballet Academy we provide enjoyable and informative classes, resulting in a balanced education in dance. PreSchool classes for two, three and four year olds, Ballet classes from five years and Jazz classes from five years are offered. The Ballet Academy is responsible for training students from beginners to pre-professional level in technique, discipline, artistry and ethics. The lessons include dance and also dance related subjects that reflect the needs of the present dance market. Another... Read more

At NZ Modern School of Music - Christchurch & North Canterbury, we offer individual music lessons to students age 5+. Our qualified teachers teach a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, drums, voice, and so many more! Get in touch today to learn more about who we are and what we do! Read more

Here at Let's Go Party we are all about bringing the fun to your door step. We know how stressful it can be gathering up all the children, working out a venue and then entertaining them. We are here to make your birthday boy or girl's party as easy as possible for you - so you can sit back and enjoy it with your children. We are all about fun filled entertainment here at Let's Go Party, and your children's enjoyment is our number one priority. We haven't been around here very long but we believe... Read more

Martial art Taekwondo and self defence. Training from 6pm til 8pm. Ages 6 and up. Come along and give it a go the first training is on the house. Read more

Waimak River Riding Centre has been operating with the same owners since 2000. Located only 15mins drive from the central city we are handy for both locals and tourists alike. Come and experience our passion for the riding lifestyle in the great outdoors! Safety and enjoyment have always been a major focus of our business and we are ideally located right by the banks of the river so all treks are held within an area where traffic is strictly restricted and the horses are calm, dependable and well... Read more

Passengers meet in the morning at our base at 2136 Bealey Road Hororata. Just 35 min from Christchurch airport and 45 minutes from central Christchurch. Passengers are then transported to the best launch site for that day's weather. Flights are made at sunrise across the beautiful Canterbury Plains with stunning views from the Pacific Ocean to the snow-covered Southern Alps. Your pilot will get you to assist with inflating balloon and guide you through what to expect on your breathtaking flight.... Read more

Classic Photo Booths set-up portable photo booths and pop-up studios at a range of events like Kids Birthday Parties, Weddings, Festivals and Corporate Events all over New Zealand. Our business is the leading phototainment brand in New Zealand, utilising the latest in photo, video and green screen technology we deliver cutting edge events for clients including Westfield, SkyTV, New World and Singapore Airlines. Every year kids birthday parties present a challenge for parents, now there is... Read more

We are a community based Pottery Studio. We offer school holiday workshops and after school workshops for kids. We offer evenings and Saturday mornings workshops. We also offer ongoing memberships for members. We have tables, shelving for storing and drying and a kiln on site. Read more

Martial Arts fro 7 year olds +, self defense based, good discipline, great for fitness, a great small club that promotes and grows good people!!! Read more

New Zealand Safaris invites you to join us on a true, big game hunting safari in New Zealand. We are situated in the Fairlie basin near the world famous Mt Cook national park. Experience professionally guided safaris on our large private high country stations, home to game animals that have populated the river valleys and mountain tops since their introduction in the mid 1800's. Our personalised hunts cater for single hunters, families or small groups of all ages and abilities staying at our hunting... Read more

Ashburton Athletic Club has 2 parts. Track and Field, children 7 - 15 years old. This is Wednesday nights 5.30 - 7pm around 12th October to 20th March each year with a break for Christmas holidays from about 18th December and starting again around 28th January. This takes place in the Ashburton Domain oval The winter side (Road and Crosscountry) start in March and goes thru to Mid October each year. No age limit - very youg to very old !! - Lots of jogs and a large walking group. Every Saturday... Read more