Our babyballet dance classes give every child from 1 years old to 6 years old the chance to dance and have fun! By learning through play, our qualified and welcoming teachers give toddlers, preschoolers & young children the chance to dance in their own unique way, having fun and making friends along the way, making this the perfect activity choice. Our award winning dance programme and syllabus has been carefully designed by leading international preschool dance and ballet experts. Our dance... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Through the vision of Whānau Ora, MUMA take an integrated approach to providing services and support for all urban Māori in South Auckland. We collaborate seamlessly with other service providers and each whānau so that together, we can achieve the very best outcomes for that whānau. Whānau and individuals are able to access a range of programmes and services. We work in conjunction with whānau to establish positive long term plans, and can help address immediate concerns and needs. Read more

The Good Seeds Children Centre has 80 places 6mths – school. It prides itself on being a family friendly environment for children and their whānau, to develop a strong foundation for their futures. Learning philosophy:  Including Christian principles and teaching in the programme  Children learn through play, children learn best when they are engaged in experiences that they are interested in.  Parents as child’s first teachers, we value the contribution they can make to their child’s learning. ... 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 open for 2026 We start our registration process in January for our Winter Season. Need to be registered by the end of February/early March for team entries. Our 4 to 7 year olds run on a Friday night on the tennis courts 6pm to 7.15pm - during our winter... Read more

Our aim is to provide high quality innovative gymnastics and whole body movement programmes to children of all ages and abilities in a fun, safe and positive learning environment. Our programmes incorporate fundamental movement patterns and skills which will improve a child's balance, strength, flexibility, self-esteem and co-ordination. Their social skills and confidence are also developed through the exciting movement and learning opportunities provided. We offer programmes for babies 6months -... 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

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

After School Care and Holiday Programmes based at the school. Read more

After School Care and Holiday Programmes at the school. We are based in the school hall. Read more

Here at InGoodTimeHorsePark we provide the pony and gear and teach your child the responsibilities of having a pony in their life. We run family friendly riding sessions where the parents can learn alongside their child creating special memories. We run sessions for ages 2 years to 14 years with various sizes of ponies to match your child, using miniature horses to large ponies, including our resident Kaimanawa Wild Horse Possum. 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

Creative Garden Childcare Centre, Dawson Otara, nurtures imagination in the next generation. Innovative programs as well as a supportive environment make the trip for kids full of exploration and adventure. The curriculum at the center involves playing coupled with structured tasks, which aids in the growth of cognitive, social, and emotional development. With their big inside and outside spaces, children actively participate in real life, for example, gardening or imaginary play. Qualified teachers... Read more

We are a "Home away from Home" childcare centre based in East Tamaki offering FREE CHILDCARE for up to 40 hours per week: Ages 0-3 years: Two Years Free Childcare Ages 3-6 years: One Year Free Childcare We know that times are tough because of covid-19 and we understand that parents need care for their children so, we are here to help! We have limited spaces so call now or call in and see us. We are open from 6.30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. 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

Awesome Early Education Centre in a family-like environment. Regular trips out into the local and wider community. Nature Kindergarten Programme where children learn important life skills such as negotiation, teamwork, problem solving, persistence. Swimming Lessons. Low Ratios. Excellent ERO report. Caring teachers Read more

Castlemania Bouncy Castles are here to elevate fun and entertainment at your party with their high-quality, colourful, and fun bouncy castles. Make your events unforgettable with our exciting bouncy castle hire in Auckland. From children's parties to community gatherings, our vibrant and safe bouncy castles add a touch of joy to entertainment. With various themes and sizes, we ensure hours of bouncing fun for kids and adults alike. Create the most cherished memories with our colourful, eye-catching,... Read more