Kids Activities - Hillsborough

Established by Eve Gordon and Mike Edward in 2009, The Dust Palace is New Zealand's pre-eminent circus theatre company. Our aim is to create tour-able circus theatre, taking stories from Aotearoa around the world; and to foster circus and physical performance and practitioners in Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand. First gaining attention for provocative and political burlesque shows the Dust Palace has progressed toward creating more integrated narrative based works as our company and audience ... Read more profile has grown, which is at the core of what we do. Having toured extensively both nationally and internationally with our 13 full length theatre works, we have been focussed on growing an audience for circus theatre and on innovating circus as an art form. From our early cabaret-style works we have been introducing our audiences to a more sophisticated, genre-bending blend of circus and physical theatre; challenging and engaging diverse audiences as well as providing mind-blowing entertainment! We ...

Lightbulb Learning Childcare is a brand new centre offering care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. It is well located next to Hamlin Hill Regional Park. The centre is designed to give each age group of children their own fantastic environment. The rooms are light and airy, with glass doors that open out onto a covered deck providing direct access to the fantastic large play areas. This design ensures quality care for each child and offers them lots of exciting choices of ... Read more play both inside and out.

Hillsborough Junior Athletics Club Inc (HJAC) aims to provide a supportive environment that develops the athletics skills of children aged 2 - 14 years. Children are divided into two sections – Junior (2-6 years old) and Senior (7-14 years old). The two sections recognise the difference in the physical development and capabilities of growing children. Although the activities are different, the objectives of both sections remain the same: To ensure the children participate in athletics activities ... Read more and have fun To challenge children to do their best and reach their potential with the full support of parents/caregivers To provide skills and coaching for children (and parents) To encourage participation in both HJAC club nights and external events. HJAC holds weekly meetings throughout the season at Hillsborough Park, Carlton St, Hillsborough, from 5:45pm for a 6pm start. A variety of events are run each week including; TRACK 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, and walks. ...

We are a purpose built, quality childcare facility providing care and education for children aged between 0 and 5. We have fabulous spacious environments including an indoor gym an outdoor soccer field. We offer a ready for school programme and a phonics based literacy programme. Our mission- To enable children to enjoy and meet their full potential by creating a fun and positive learning environment for them to prosper and succeed as individuals. We offer full time, part time and sessional care. ... Read more Call us today for a visit.

The Cake Stall is an Auckland based boutique bakery, specialising in modern styles and old fashion cakes and treats. Our wide selection of cakes, baked items a long with sweet and savoury pastry can be taken home or enjoyed at our beautiful Royal Oak location over a cup of coffee. The Cake Stall is dedicated to bringing you only the best products and cake accessories to New Zealand made preserves and bagged goods. We bake fresh daily from the kitchen behind our shop so you can enjoy the wafting ... Read more scent of baking whilst you browse our selection of cakes and accessories. Our dedicated team of bakers make quality goods from tried and proven recipes, to bring you that taste of home you so fondly remember. The Cake Stall can provide catering for all occasion delicious breakfast, luncheons and afternoon and morning teas fare for your business meetings all your office functions *farewells *baby showers *childrens parties *open to any suggestions. Cupcake petites, slices, custard cake and loaves ...

The Heart Foundation is the charity that works to stop New Zealanders dying prematurely from heart disease. We are committed to funding vital research, promoting heart healthy lifestyles and advancing cardiac care in this country.

Celebrate a Birthday, Hen party, Corporate event. Team building. Individuals, Groups welcome. Studio and Mobile Service for all occasions. Ideal for Gifts and Family Fun Mobile to Holiday Programmes. No artistic skills necessary. Brush On Fun For Everyone

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 renowned for supporting curatorial research resulting in exhibitions that are locally engaged, regionally responsive and internationally ambitious with a strong awareness of social, political and environmental issues. Te Tuhi’s annual programmes include four seasons of major group and solo exhibitions and a series of live events and offsite projects. These are supported by a range of education and public programs that actively engage school students, local artists and makers, community ...

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 mentorship to help guide dedicated and talented new students along their journey to becoming stunt performers in the industry. It's not a quick journey, and by no means guaranteed that every student who attends a workshop will get work in the industry and become a full time stunt performer. Our focus has always been to make sure that when an opportunity arrises for you to show what you are capable of at an audition, then at least you will be able to put your best foot forward and know you have ...

SwimMagic is New Zealand's largest and fastest growing swim school, introducing children to the amazing world of water and supporting them using a structured program to develop through their baby, Pre school, School age and Squad years. Choose SwimMagic because we have: - Passionate and fun teachers - Experienced and qualified teachers - Warm and friendly environments - 9 sites nationwide (4 Auckland facilities; 1 Whangarei facility, 2 Palmerston North facilities, 2 Nelson facilities) - ... Read more Step by step programme that builds confidence and safety in and around the water to make children 'safer, sooner'. Free trial lessons are available from 5 months to 3 years and free assessments for children 3 years and above.

Bring the Magic of French Circus to your Event with JP a very creative and multi talented Clown, Juggler, Magician, Acrobat, Unicyclist and Balloon Artist. Just Unique and SO different ! The perfect magic potion for kids and adult parties, private functions, weddings, team building, store opening, promotions, festivals, markets, school events, Malls etc. 'Magnifique' French Entertainment and performances for all. This is la creme de la creme, It is Made in France but packaged in NZ.

We are located at 50 Dunkirk Rd., Panmure, on Mt. Wellington War Memorial Reserve, next to Marist Rugby. A beautiful location with great views of Tamaki River. All playing surfaces have recently been resurfaced with artificial turf. We have 5 Tennis courts, 2 full size Futsal pitches, 1 Pop Tennis court (the only one in New Zealand!!), 1 Netball court and a multi-use leisure court. All sport areas have new floodlights. There is also a well-equipped clubhouse with Table Tennis and other indoor activities. The ... Read more club has made a comprehensive change, from being just a Tennis club, we are now a multi-sport facility, focusing on family and community. The decision to include a variety of other sports received considerable support from Auckland Council and the Maungakiekie Local Board. A significant AC facility Partnership Grant, plus grants from other funding agencies, paid for all the upgrade work costing in excess of $350,000. We have various membership categories (please see the "Registration" ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Mount Eden 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 Mount Eden, 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 ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Point England 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 Point England in Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand, are taught ... Read more 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 maximum potential. Training ...

Circability provide community circus programmes for all ages and abilities including children, youth, adults, families and disabled people. Classes can be styled for beginners to masters. They are based at the former Campbell Free Kindergarten in Victoria Park. Together with their partners the Toi Ora Live Arts Trust and Hohepa Auckland they aim to create a social arts hub in Central Auckland at Circability Central. Circability's 2012 show at the Pumphouse Theatre Circolina's Leap involved ... Read more all ages and abilities, Deaf students and people with experience of mental health services. It won the 2013 Arts Access Aotearoa Community Partnership Award. Check the website for upcoming events and shows. Every two years Circability organise an Auckland Circus Convention with their partners the Blingling Brothers. When Cirque du Soleil visit Auckland they arrange benefit events for Circability. 100% of ticket sales purchased through the Circability link goes to support their youth and family ...

Sabres Inline Hockey Club plays in the Northern Region of the NZIHA and provides players from across Auckland to play competitive inline hockey. The club is more then happy to welcome players, new and old, into the sport to help them develop their skills in the game but also as help build lasting friendships.

We believe in the individual uniqueness of the child and our programmes and learning activities are designed to help our children learn about their unique gifts and to interact confidently with the surroundings and with other children from this place of love and comfort.

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 ...

A specialist art gallery and promote the arts through education with classes, seminars , workshops and exhibitions. and provide seminars & journeys also on the history of global art

“EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO BE CONFIDENT LEARNERS” At Little Scholars Learning Centre, we value the importance of families. We encourage parents and whanau to share in their child’s day and engage in setting their child’s individual development plan with our staff. Our qualified and caring staff ensure that children’s needs are always put first, and that a fun, interactive environment is maintained for your child. Why choose our Centre? Little Scholars has been part of the community ... Read more for 15 years!! Our centre has 3 age focused rooms including a “Transition to School Room” 9/10 teachers are fully qualified and registered teachers, ensuring your child gets the best care and education around! Nutritious vegetarian meals are prepared onsite daily. Allergies and dietary requirements are catered for Diverse cultures and languages within the centre Full educational programme Separate Air Conditioned area for our Under 2 year olds WINZ subsidies and 20HrsECE funding ...

We are a netball club that encourages, supports and teaches netball. We exist on a volunteer basis so all our coaches, umpires and admin are all volunteers from within our community. The club provides a major home for Netball, Rugby League and other sports for the community of Mangere, supporting and encouraging excellence in all aspects of participation and achievement. The fostering and promoting sport by offering opportunities, healthy lifestyles and social skills to all participants through ... Read more organized social competition, particularly Netball and Rugby League and promoting participation through Playing, Coaching, Administration or Supporting. We also encourage community involvement with schools and families. We cater for age group starting as young as Yr 1 through to Yr 13. As we are a community based club we also take on any senior players (out of school) who wish to play at either competition or social level represented through our womens or mixed team(s). Our Club currently ...

Great fun for all ages! If you are looking for a fun activity, great value, that everyone will be able to participate in and enjoy - then the Enchanted Forest Mini Golf is for you! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK – more time for more fun! 18 full length mini golf holes - built right inside a park. With mature trees and gardens and a smooth selection of surround sound music to bop along to, we like the vibe just right - for the kids - and for the grown-ups too! With ample free parking, free entry to our ... Read more gardens, free use of our two BBQ’s and a picnic area to relax in after your game, the Enchanted Forest is the perfect place for a great family day out. With low entry prices and free under 5's we keep it real! (one free per full paying adult) We are under new management, with a new name and new attitude to match. There are some exciting changes going on with a huge tidy up and replanting programme underway. If you think you know this course, then think again!