Kids Activities - Otara (2025)

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

Our babyballet dance classes give every child from 6 months to 6 years 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 classes... Read more

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

I started Piano at age 5 then went on to learn Piano Accordion, Clarinet and Saxophone before the age of 13. I have sat Royal School of Music exams throughout high school as well as NCEA for Music. Started teaching 5 years ago as an afterschool job; enjoyed it so much I continue to teach privately at my home. The duration of each lesson for a beginner student is 20 or 30 minutes depending on the age of the student. I am able to do 45 & 60 minutes lessons. All ages and all levels are welcome.... 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

Let's Celebrate Soft Play Hire provides the perfect entertainment for younger children. Our innovative mobile soft play packages have the flexibility to entertain children from 6 months to 4 years old. As mothers of most toddlers will agree, little ones love to climb up and jump off things and in doing so often hurt themselves and end up in tears. Soft Play is great for year around parties, both indoors and outdoors, providing a safe playground environment for your little ones to have fun. Many... 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

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Dannemora 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 Dannemora in Auckland, New Zealand, are taught by passionate instructors... 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

Stepz Dance Studio is a social and professional dance studio catering for all levels and ambitions. Are you ready to put on YOUR dancing shoes?! > Learning to dance starts with STEPZ! > And those first steps are FREE! > Whether its the cha cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Salsa, or Rock n Roll! > Stepz has dance classes from beginner to professional > With your first lesson free! > Brush up on ya moves, get fit and meet new people! > Two left feet? No worries! All... Read more

We offer fun and safe out-of-school programmes across New Zealand. 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

MANUKAU PARTY HIRE specialise in supplying Auckland with clean, quality hire equipment. We pride ourselves on our highly responsive delivery service and our comprehensive product range. LET'S CELEBRATE PARTY PLANNER - Inspiration for Every Occasion. We can assist you in giving your child a party they will love! We can do everything for you - we have a variety of themes to choose from and we will supply everything and set up and create the perfect party. We have packages to accommodate any... 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

We encourage an interest in the history of the Otahuhu area and preserve items and photographs of historical importance. Our rooms contain a collection of household items, memorabilia, photos and archives relating to the history of the Otahuhu area and how its people used to live. The rooms are open 10am-12pm every Wednesday, from February to November or by appointment. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Everglade Heights 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 Everglade Heights in Alfriston, Auckland, New Zealand,... 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

A soccer football club based in Onehunga, Central South of the Auckland district. Onehunga Sports Football Club caters for senior, youth and junior football and welcomes new members. Read more

We offer a delicious range of Finger Food for birthday parties and more. We can cater for even the fussiest eaters with options for Vegetarians and other special dietary requirements on request. Call us to find out more about our delicious Finger food platters all the kids will love. Read more

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

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Mount Wellington 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 Mount Wellington in Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand, are... Read more

CLASSICAL GUITAR LESSONS with John Wakelin MMus, GradDipTchg Hi, I'm a guitar teacher offering classical guitar lessons in several locations around Auckland, including One Tree Hill, Meadowbank, and Botany. I have a Masters degree with first class honours in classical guitar performance, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching in music education. For more information visit my website 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

Taekwon-Do - A Martial Art for your family If you are looking for a martial art for you or your family you have come to the right place! ITF Taekwon-Do is an exciting martial art for all ages which builds confidence, teaches self-defence, increases fitness and much, much more. We would love to meet you and show you what Taekwon-Do is all about at one of our three training locations: Ellerslie (full time training centre), Three Kings and Diocesan School for Girls. Read more

Aspire Aerobix is a fun and dynamic club, situated in St Johns. Aspire provides aerobics, tumbling and toddler gymnastics classes. Aspire Aerobix is a member club with Gymnastics New Zealand and provides quality programmes from recreational and participation to competitive. All of our coaches hold qualifications across general gymnastics, play gym, tumbling and aerobics as well as many being New Zealand representatives in Aerobics. Our Programmes: Toddler Tumble - a toddler gymnastics class... Read more