Kids Activities in the Auckland Region

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 paint, play dough, slime, gloop, ice, water, shredded paper, foam, sensory rainbow rice, colourful popcorn kernels, pasta, tapioca, chick peas. All ingredients are non-toxic and safe for young children to experience and explore. Messy Sensory hands on fun for under 5s. The best part is you don't have to clean up afterwards. If you're wondering why you should go to the effort of engaging in Messy Play with your child, read on. Messy or sensory play can help your child's development on ...

Kia Ora, Welcome to Secret Garden ELC, Albany Secret Garden ELC is a high-quality childcare centre, where our highly qualified teachers provide an age-appropriate educational program for all our children We are conveniently located at 428 Albany Highway, very close to Albany Primary School and Massey University, making it easy for you to drop off and pick up your child on the way to and from dropping your other children at school, or work. At Secret Garden ELC we believe that care and education ... Read more coincide together to create a great learning environment that stimulates children. The curriculum areas of science, Math’s, English, Art and Social Studies are integrated into all areas of centre life, with our programme carefully designed to ensure that all our activities provide a positive educational outcome for the children. Call us now to make an appointment, or drop in to visit us, spend some time to observe and experience the children learning in our friendly family centre. 428 ...

The Fairy Shop is New Zealand's original and iconic fairy party venue and store, based on the trendy Ponsonby Road strip in Auckland. Operating for over two decades, it is the market leader as a retail and events space for all things fairy. We are open from Tuesday to Sunday, most morning we have an entertainer in store. Check out our Facebook page for what's on this week. Don't forget FREE FACE PAINTING FRIDAY 10.00am - 12.00pm Step into our store to delight in magical gift ideas, gorgeous ... Read more dresses and fun a-plenty, as well as indulging in delicious cafe treats, fairy fluffies and great coffee in our child friendly cafe. While you're here why not book in for a memorable birthday party or event in our beautiful party venue rooms, or arrange for one of our fabulous children's entertainers to visit your home! A fairy shop entertainer is guaranteed to delight! Take all the stress out of a party with our magical entertainers coming along to captivate and delight the children for ...

The New Zealand Ocean Swim Series consists of seven events, showcasing some of our most unique and stunning beaches and waterfronts. With the aim of promoting fitness and health through ocean swimming, the events offer a range achievable distances on the day – presenting opportunities for almost all ages and abilities to take part (exception of the Harbour Crossing which consists of the one 2.9km iconic swim across Auckland’s Harbour). Event distances on offer include: ‘I’m Going Long’ ... Read more distance between 2.6km - 3.5km - a great challenge for individuals who have trained or have swimming experience. Age Eligibility - 14yrs or older. 'Step it Up' 1000m distance - ideal for those swimmers who would like a challenge but perhaps aren’t quite ready to enter the ‘I’m Going Long’ swim. Age Eligibility - 12yrs or older. 'Give it a Go' 300m distance - a great introduction to ocean swimming and is suitable for most swimming abilities and ages from young to old! Typically a triangular ...

Our child-initiated and semi-structured programme recognises the learning and developmental needs, strengths and interests of the individual children. We believe children are unique, with God-given potential to grow as confident and competent learners, healthy in body, mind and spirit. All children are treated with respect and no appropriate learning opportunity will be withheld from them no matter what their background or language is. We believe children’s holistic development and learning ... Read more is nurtured through modelling, instruction, repetition, communication, interaction and exploration with our environment. Programme planning is guided by Te Whāriki and then based on teachers’ observation of each child to develop a curriculum, which covers all developmental areas. Our Rocket programme specifically emphasises early literacy and numeracy skills. Our well-presented learning materials are not only inviting but also challenging. Our Teachers are passionate, qualified and well informed ...

We are a small family owned home-based childcare company with an excellent reputation for caring for and educating children aged 0-5 years of age. We provide two well attended weekly Playgroups where children socialise and learn in safe well resourced environments. We take the time to familiarise families with prospective Educarers by using a well planned settling process to make the transition less stressful for the child and her/his parents. At Home from Home we believe in teamwork this philosophy ... Read more is across the board we believe that children learn through play and also from observing how adults relate to one another. When surrounded by good role models children learn how to behave and socialise well in group situations. Children's Health and Safety is a priority. Taking advantage of all the wonderful activities, parks and beaches in our community is encouraged so good safety practices are essential. We believe in play-based learning in the early years there is nothing quite like being ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Rosebank and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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 Rosebank in Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand, are taught by passionate ... Read more instructors who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills and reach your maximum potential. Training ...

Luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom self contained apartment accommodation with fabulous harbour views at Prince's Wharf, right on Auckland's waterfront - the perfect hotel alternative. Minimum 3 night stay. All apartments are serviced weekly and have fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Also direct dial telephone, unlimited free wireless internet, television, VCR, CD & tape/radio, cooling fan, clock radios, auto washer and clothes ... Read more drier, heater, ironing facilities and balcony with outdoor furniture. Secure on site car parking available on request. Baby port-a-cot with linen available at $10 per day with baby bath or highchair if requested. We are a 5 min walk to the Tepid Baths swimming pools. They have great rates on a daily basis. All new facilities. If you are relocating to Auckland, our serviced apartments are ideal as temporary accommodation for families. We have great rates on a relocation apartment ...

Kuk Sool Won™: A world-wide comprehensive system of traditional martial arts that all of the family can enjoy. Build confidence, get fit, learn self-defence and have fun in our family friendly martial arts school. Kids – Kids classes build confidence as well as fitness. A fun way to help those struggling with bullying as well as building strength, flexibility and coordination. Youth - We encourage our youth to gain self-discipline and a sense of achievement by pushing them more than ... Read more the younger kids. We do this by providing our youth, aged 13 and above, with their own dedicated instructor in the adult class. Family – Kuk Sool has a strong family focus. There is something for everyone and it is a fun way to strengthen family bonds. Women – With its emphasis on self-defence and physical development that builds self-confidence, Kuk Sool is ideal for women and girls. With a highly qualified woman instructor, we provide a safe environment for those who ...

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 schedule for more details. KidSprite Academy: Each afternoon your child will sweat it out in a fitness class of their choice (Dance, Box-Fit or TRX), learn to be the next MasterChef in our unique cooking class (whole-foods, organic, dairy, sugar and gluten free) and grow their strengths with either Spanish or Drama. We offer pick ups from local schools and options of short days (3pm-5:30pm and long days (3pm-6:30pm) Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check out our website for more details and ...

The Surrey Hotel Auckland has been specializing in affordable accommodation since 1989. Conveniently-located in the picturesque Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn we are handy to the vibrant shopping and restaurant district of Ponsonby, as well as being an easy walk to Auckland’s city centre which is the hub of New Zealand’s business community. Easily accessible by Auckland’s motorway system we are within 30- 45 minutes drive from the international and domestic airport terminals, boutique wineries, ... Read more Rainbow’s End adventure park and some of the city’s best beaches. The Surrey Hotel features 77 accommodations near famous places such as Eden Park, and Auckland Zoo. Our Hotel is a popular choice for attendees of the many sporting events hosted by the country’s premier stadium and elected host of the 2011 Rugby World Cup or the popular concert arena at Western Springs. All of these are situated merely minutes from our doorstep and we can tailor arrangements for small or large group ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Silverdale and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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 Silverdale, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who ... Read more are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate ...

TENNIS MONSTERS SCHOOL We welcome all the new and current tennis players to all our performance programmes! These are the types of Junior Programmes that we offer : PRIVATE COACHING: - 1 Hr, one-on-one session for the best improvement your child can have ($50 Per hour). - 45 Min, one-on-one session, very good way to boost up your child's game ($40 Per hour). - 1/2 Hr, one-on-one session, great way to improve technique and reaction in your child ($30) GROUP LESSONS: 1. PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME ... Read more - fantastic way to practice or even build your tennis skills & techniques! - Runs Monday - Friday, for 9 weeks ( days are optional ). - Starts on the 3rd February. - After school sessions : * 3.30pm - 4.30pm ( ages 4-9 ). * 4.30pm - 6pm ( ages 7-16 ). - $15.00 per junior, per day. 2. MULTI-SPORT HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - perfect way to keep your juniors active and busy during this holiday! - Runs Monday - Friday, for 2 weeks only ( days are optional ). - ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Henderson and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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 Kotuku Street, Henderson, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors ... Read more who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with ...

Little Kickers offers FUN, age appropriate football/ soccer classes for boys and girls aged 18 months - 7 years. Indoor classes available throughout Auckland and Chrristchurch and looking to expand through franchising nationwide. Developed by early childhood educators together with top UK football coaches, the focus is very much on fun, fun and more fun using imaginative play as a key part of our classes. We make sure every child participates at their own level and pace within our sessions. - ... Read more Low child to coach ratio - Each child receives their own football uniform - please view our website for images of kids in their uniforms - Fun 45 minute classes (Under 2's are 40min, 2, 3 & 4yrs are 45min & over 5yrs are 50min) - Parents/ carers are able to sit back and relax, or give you time to take care of your other children (under 2's do require assistance) - Coaches are highly skilled using our world renowned training. We get the best out of every child from the shyest of kids to the most ...

GFC mainly serves Greenhithe and surrounding areas, including Upper Harbour, Hobsonville, and Whenuapai. The club also sees itself as a home for players and their families from out of area who are attracted to the Club’s values - family involvement, efficient use of subscriptions, high quality low cost facilities and coaching, sportsmanship, attractive football, and joy in playing . GFC is mainly a junior club. While the club is open to senior teams who are ‘looking for a home’ and fit ... Read more in with the Club’s values, it is committed to being an excellent junior club. Playing style The club aims to encourage attractive football with the right mix of team play and individual skills, and not to play to a formula, nor through coaching to suppress a player’s flair. Family club GFC has always been known as a family club. Parent coaches are encouraged and supported – not just the team coach, but parent coaching at home, supported by the club coach. The club sees family involvement ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Glenfield Manuka Road and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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 Glenfield Manuka Road in Bayview, Auckland, New Zealand, ... Read more are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills and reach your ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Manurewa and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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 Browns Road, Manurewa, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors ... Read more who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with ...

We’re passionate about our country, the outdoors, and you! So we blended them all together, and the Glen Eden Extreme Edge climbing gym was born. This is a place where kids are as welcome as adults and every skill level can find routes designed specially for them. More like a community than a gym, we take care of our own and promise top of the line safety equipment so you can play hard, worry-free. We love adventure, community and the kiwi-spirit. We offer 31 automatic climbing walls perfect ... Read more for climbers of all ages, and an additional 65 top-rope walls for anyone seeking a challenge. Please note the automatic walls have a weight limit of 110kgs and the top-rope walls do require an adult to belay (hold the ropes); all necessary training is provided free of charge! Pricing: Standard prices to our gym are as follows: 3-5 year olds = $10ea 6-15 year olds = $17ea 16 + years = $22ea These prices all include the harness required for climbing, and are 'all day' passes. Spectators ...

If you can dream it, we can make it! Located in sunny Whangaparaoa on the Hibiscus Coast just north of Auckland, Coast Cakes have all your cake needs covered. With talents in every aspect of the custom cake business, our hard-working team can create a cake for any and every event, just tell us your requirements and we will deliver you a fantastic cake that looks and tastes great. From birthdays, to anniversaries, weddings, events and special occasions. When it comes to flavours and fillings ... Read more you are sure to get your favourite. Choose from our delicious range of cakes from chocolate to carrot cake or lemon. If you want the centre of your cake to make a statement that matches the outside, our red velvet or rainbow cake keeps the cake wow factor going right to the last mouthful. You can also host your birthday party with us. Check out our range of party options, or contact us if you are wanting something not shown. Keep an eye on the Coast Cakes Facebook page to keep up to date ...

GOJU RYU OKINAWA KAN KARATE Okinawan Traditional Karate and Kobudo (weapons). We use the Oratia Settler's Hall just across the road from Oratia District School. Head Instructor is Mal Riley, 4th Level Black Belt, with over 13 years teaching experience in Karate. Has been Head Sensei of Oratia Dojo for over 12 years. Remember, a Black Belt is simply a White Belt who didn't quit. - So Start Now! We mainly cater for kids at this stage, starting from the age of 5 years old and over. Though ... Read more adults can join, they normally transition to Henderson Dojo, for higher level instruction, once they have progressed. 2 week free trial - then we can discuss fees. Substantial discounts for immediate family members - 25% off for second family member, 50% discount for 3rd family member or more. Once student's have progressed to a certain level, we can incorporate weapons training (kobudo) if student wants to, though this is not compulsory nor part of the grading syllabus. Weapons currently ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Pakuranga and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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 Pakuranga in Botany Down, Auckland, New Zealand, are taught by ... Read more passionate instructors who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Onehunga and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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 Onehunga in Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand, are taught by passionate ... Read more instructors who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills and reach your maximum potential. Training ...

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 is an internationally recognised early childhood organisation unique to New Zealand. It evolved in the 1930s & 1940s to support families and promote new developments in early childhood education. The National Federation was formed in 1948, based on the original philosophies of child initiated play and the importance of parents as educators of their own children. Today there are 489 Playcentres affiliated to the New Zealand Playcentre Federation through each of the 33 regional ...