Kids Activities - Ponsonby (1021)

At Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari we make it easy to experience the astonishingly abundant wildlife of the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Our marine eco-safari offers guaranteed Whale and Dolphin viewing year-round, departing direct from the Viaduct Harbour in down-town Auckland. But we offer so much more than just Whale and Dolphin watching. The privilege of operating daily within this world-class conservation area has led us to establish New Zealand's only research-based marine mammal ... Read more experience. Working closely with the Department of Conservation and local Universities we successfully combine up-close and personal viewing of Whales, Dolphins and Sea-birds with important Marine Biology research conducted on-board. This allows passengers the chance to encounter, understand and above-all help protect this incredible resource of marine life. There's no need to travel far to have a truly world-class wildlife adventure. With over one third of all the world’s marine-mammal species ...

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 ...

At Auckland Drum Studio we provide personally tailored professional Drum Lessons for all abilities. Beginner - Advanced. We have a large variety of students ranging in age and ability. Our tutors are both friendly and fully qualified, with a focus on tailoring each lesson to the student's individual needs. Everyone is welcome to come down and meet your teacher at the studio free of charge to see what it's all about and if Auckland Drum Studio is right for you.

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 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 ...

Kia ora and welcome to the Au Pair Link family! Since 2006 we've been flying loving au pairs from all corners of the globe to join busy Kiwi host families in New Zealand, providing quality in-home care and education for their little ones. Today we have hundreds of families enrolled in our early learning programmes and nearly forty staff working in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Taranaki, Christchurch, and Otago. Our nationwide presence means our customers benefit from a personal, ... Read more safe and reliable service throughout New Zealand. In 2014, we joined the Evolve Education Group, heralding the start of a new chapter in our story. Over the years, we've grown to become the largest au pair agency in Australasia, and one of the largest in the world. In addition, we've achieved a number of industry firsts, including: * We were the first au pair agency in Australasia to become a member of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) * We were the first au pair agency ...

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 Mind Lab by Unitec is a unique education collaboration between a public education provider and a specialist education lab dedicated to enhancing digital literacy capability and the implementation of contemporary practice in the teaching profession. The Mind Lab is a pioneer in digital and collaborative learning reflecting the new theoretical and practical frameworks of contemporary education. Unitec is a leader in applied vocational education with a long history in education from preschool ... Read more teacher training through to postgraduate education leadership. Together The Mind Lab and Unitec is redefining professional development for teachers through the offering of an applied, progressive and blended postgraduate qualification specialising in digital and collaborative learning. This programme of study introduces new teaching methodologies for active class engagement, practical knowledge of digital tools and exposure to emerging pedagogical practices that enhance the learning experience ...

Cindy’s students have a 100% pass rate in all piano and music theory examinations, with over 85% of those being Distinction grades. She has had over a decade of teaching experience behind her and is very passionate about her work. Her students have ranged from ages 4 to 65, and many have enjoyed successes in competitions and examinations. The studio is conveniently located in central Mt Eden, Auckland, and is fully equipped with a Kawai GE-30 grand piano, an extensive sheet music collection ... Read more and teaching resources. Cindy is of Taiwanese descent, and has been living in New Zealand for over 25 years. She completed her Master of Music at the University of Auckland in 2012, receiving First Class Honours in Piano Performance under the guidance of Dr. Rae de Lisle and Stephen de Pledge. During her time at university, Cindy received numerous awards and scholarships, including the University of Auckland Scholarship, Anne Bellam Scholarship, Constance Herbert Memorial Scholarship, Auckland ...

Inspire your budding Picasso with Young at Art’s after school art classes and holiday workshops. Explore different art techniques with exciting and vibrant projects using a variety of mediums. At Young at Art we provide quality skill based tutoring and experience for our students in a wide range of arts and crafts techniques. Our tutors are all experienced artists with a positive and passionate desire to share their knowledge with our students. Our classes are educational, explorative and most ... Read more importantly – FUN! We currently run after school classes and holiday workshops for children aged 5 - 16 years held in the Ponsonby, Beach Haven, Beachlands, Epsom, Manukau and Pukekohe. NEW areas announced soon!. We also offer private tutoring and run home school classes during the week. Arty parties (wet or dry) go down a treat for a birthday party in our studio or yours! Arty parties are available Auckland wide. For more information please check out our website, email or feel free ...

Paragon Matter is an independent art services agency based in Devonport, Auckland. The agency is run by Jonathan Organ MFA (Hons) and Jessica Pearless MFA (Hons) who are art professionals and artists with extensive experience in the art sector. Their unique combination of skills in the management of creative projects offers a complete, discreet service to clients. Our services include: - Art Education: course on art appreciation, art history and practical art for teens and adults - Valuations: ... Read more of art, antiques, modern design and artefacts for insurance or sale purposes - Art Project Management: exhibitions, charity auctions, events - Art Consultancy: for art buying groups, private buyers or corporate collections - Artist Mentoring: career guidance and advice for established, emerging or mid-career artists - Art Installation - Art Advisory: for individuals, art organisations or art institutions We welcome national and international enquiries on all things art.

The O'Sullivan School of Irish Dance is run by Hilary O'Sullivan (TCRG) and Emma Taylor (TCRG). Central Auckland based Irish dancing classes for children aged four years and over from beginners to competitive level. Contact us for more information.

Yoga Ground, one of the most expansive and progressive yoga studios in Auckland, welcomes all students, whether you’re an experienced yogi or simply wanting to try a class for the first time. Yoga is the perfect antidote for a body out of balance or a stressed mind. The practice of yoga creates an intimate connection between our physical bodies and our mental state, and therefore with ourselves. Our habitual patterns of movement and thought become clearer. By exploring the relationship between ... Read more breath and movement, we gain insights into how our bodies and minds work, we gain strength and experience ease. Through helping us see ourselves more clearly, yoga helps us become more open and joyfully present in our daily lives. At Yoga Ground, we have an open, non-dogmatic approach that de-mystifies the more esoteric aspects of yoga. We believe yoga should be tailored to each individual, and teachings should be selective based on each person’s particular needs and abilities. We offer ...

Jump Start Kids is a Mt Albert all day childcare centre with an equal emphasis on care and education. It is privately owned by Roger and Glenda Carter who share the management. We cater for all children from birth to school. There are many different cultures represented in the children and staff and we welcome that diversity. All our full time teachers are qualified early childhood education graduates and most of them are also mothers. We have a chef who prepares delicious meals and snacks ... Read more based on the Ministry of Health recommendations for preschool age children. Some of the vegetables are grown by the children. ON our website you can read our latest ERO report for the official opinion about Jump Start Kids. Then take a look at the lovely things our parents say about us under Testimonials. If your child is over three and you book five mornings or afternoons of four hours each, it will cost you NOTHING! 20 hours ECE free will pay totally for your children's education. We ...

Our mission statement: To provide a positive badminton experience to players of all ages and abilities in the community To also engender a social and friendly community spirit within the club environment To develop players to their full potential

The teachers and staff at the Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) believe that children learn best through play, and we work hard to meet the needs of each child as an individual. With over 100 kindergartens in Auckland, kids’ playgroups and early learning centres, we offer early childhood education to thousands of children every year. Contact AKA to enrol in one of our Auckland kindergartens and find out more about how we are offering 20 hours of free ECE.

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Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre, for children aged three months to five years, offers a warm, stimulating, fun and family-focused environment where your baby or pre-schooler will be nurtured and cared for by experienced and qualified staff. The purpose-built centre, located beside a park, provides a safe and exciting environment for children. The small group of babies and toddlers have a separate area where they can safely and confidently explore and grow. The older children play and work ... Read more together, experiencing activities that promote their development. In this area, the 4 year-olds meet daily to increase skills, especially numeracy and literacy, that will support their confident transition to school. Gladstone Park Early Childhood Centre is easily accessible from Auckland's CBD, major routes and motorways and has convenient off-street parking for safe pick up and drop off.

Rugby and soccer skills for kids. New Zealand programme for ages 3-5yrs and 5-8yrs boys and girls. Extra activity for primary and earlychild hood. Building confidence and developing ability in the community. Parents and children discovering their sporting niche. Rugby and Soccer on alternative weeks keeping it fun and challenging. Check out our website.

I have a great deal of experience in teaching students of all ages. My main goal is to find out what students can do already, and what they want to do (or what their parents hope that they will be able to do); and then to teach them how to do it. I teach in several areas: MUSIC Piano, organ and electronic keyboard Classical, Jazz piano and Rockschool Ear tests for Trinity, ABRSM (Royal Schools), jazz piano and Rockschool Theory (classical and jazz) Composition Keyboard skills (e.g. ... Read more improvising and playing by ear) Helping diploma (Trinity and ABRSM) students write programme notes Preparing diploma students for ABRSM viva voce tests Tutoring for secondary and university music students MISSION STATEMENT To enrich the lives of students with a love and understanding of music that they can both enjoy and share with others, and a range of musical skills that they can use in the service of their school, Church or community. ENGLISH ESOL and IELTS General English Business ...

Fantastic swimming lessons for all ages and levels. Hilton Brown Swimming has been successfully teaching New Zealanders how to swim since 1973. Today we’re teaching the children of the children we taught back then. Our focus is equally on fun and technique.

Little Engines is a vibrant Montessori pre-school for children aged 3 years and older situated at 56 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Little Engines’ mission is to create entertaining and enlightening learning opportunities for children by providing an environment where the children’s natural love for life and learning are encouraged, nurtured and intrinsically instilled so that the children will be lifelong learners. We seek to create a strong sense of community, both within the walls ... Read more and throughout the wider community, while creating a caring and respectful environment.

Our passion at YOGI KIDS is teaching yoga in an imaginative, age-appropriate way to ensure that children will LOVE it! Our themed classes in Ponsonby and Devonport explore yoga through adventure stories, group and partner poses and games, using uplifting music and finishing with a creative relaxation. Kids learn new skills in a non-competitive environment while having lots of fun! We also run Professional Development trainings for teachers!

CRC Speedshow – New Zealand’s ultimate automotive playground! Fuel your passion for cars, motorsport, automotive products, specialists services and so much more..... The 11th edition of CRC Speedshow takes place over the weekend 22nd and 23rd of July 2017. It will be a spectacular celebration showcasing the finest, fastest and coolest new cars, race cars, race bikes, classics, motor sport celebrities, wild hot rods, muscle cars and custom creations from around New Zealand and the world. Add ... Read more in the excitement of the live action arena, fun activities for the kids, competitions of all kinds and a mega range of automotive-related products and services, and CRC Speedshow is a ‘must do’ weekend of automotive brilliance at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds. Each show features a trademark line-up of exhibitors from New Zealand’s automotive sector with performance parts and accessories, expert services, motorsport displays and merchandise sure to delight petrol heads of all persuasions. Hot ...

Studio3 is a boutique style studio located at the top of the Bupa building in Newmarket, Auckland. Specializing in Pilates, Xtend Barre, Dance and Yoga classes. We encourage teens from age 14 upwards in all our classes, great for those playing sports and wanting to strengthen and lengthen tight muscles, improve core strength and avoid injuries. Our classes are also great for Mum's and daughters to attend together. We offer a $15 casual student rate.

Everything from Mosaics, wood burning, Pastels, Paper art Crafts to Painting. I like individuals to choose their subject and medium and be responsible for all of the creative process including tidy up. I love helping them achieve fantastic art work by sharing different techniques and abilities and extending them throughout the experience.

Traditional Shotokan Karate school led by internationally recognised instructor Sensei Shahab, 7th Dan Black Belt with over 35 years experience. Beginner and advanced level karate classes for children and adults. No joining fees, first 2 lessons FREE, no special clothing required. Beginners to black belts welcome.

Pompallier Tennis Club is the best tennis venue in town. Located on College Hill, near Ponsonby, it’s five minutes’ drive from the City, on the Link bus route, or an easy walk up from Victoria Park. We offer: Five superb courts Flood lights – so you can play year round On-line court bookings Coaching for all levels Regular events and social tournaments for juniors and adults Annual club champs And a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that you’ll love! $250 FOR A FIRST ... Read more SEASON SENIOR MEMBERSHIP! That’s right, if you have not been a member of our club before, then you can take advantage of our discounted first season membership rate of $250 (normally $350). There are no hidden extra costs. There has never been a better time to join! Weekly Senior Social Events – Wednesday: 6pm – 8pm (Club Night Social Doubles) Sunday: 4pm – 6pm (Club Day Social Doubles) Come along and meet fellow club members for a casual fun hit. All adult ages at all stages ...

Profession­al face painting and balloon twisting services in Auckland. Great fun for the kids. No annoying surprise. Guaranteed­.

At Party At Yours we are all about entertaining your children - proudly bringing them innovative party ideas and activities to suit birthday boys and girls of all ages. We are heavily influenced by the 'fun factor' in all we do and love entertaining and being part of their special day. We've been proudly entertaining your children for over 6 years now, constantly creating new party options to inspire, indulge and bring that 'high energy vibe' that we're famous for. We have some awesome party ... Read more options uniquely for boys and girls and great ideas if you're looking for party options that incorporate them both. Bringing your kids the 'fun stuff' and making your day as stress-free as possible is something we take great pleasure in. Come take a closer look by clicking on one of the icons below to find a birthday party perfect for you, and see how we can help you create some fun.

Gobble offers the highest quality catering in Auckland New Zealand. We offer fresh finger food and buffet style catering for Birthday Parties, Weddings, and Corporate events.

The largest museum of its kind in New Zealand, MOTAT offers a fun, interactive, and educational experience. Explore our fascinating exhibitions telling stories of the history and development of New Zealand transport, technology and Kiwi ingenuity. MOTAT offers exciting School Holiday Experiences with a new theme and additional activities every school holidays. With lots of fun activities for kids to enjoy as well as the regular museum experience, MOTAT is a great choice for a fun day out over the ... Read more school holidays to keep the whole family entertained. Visit the original Pumphouse, wander through our historic village or ride the heritage tram to our Aviation Display Hall which houses one of the largest aviation collections in the Southern Hemisphere. Kids are well-catered for with interactive examples, hands-on technology zone plus our Tinkering Tots gallery which is designed especially for under 5’s. MOTAT has something for everyone and is known as one of Auckland’s best value attractions. ...

Elements of the Animal Kung-fu and Self Defense System is a family focused club. It is not only a system focused on set traditions but a blend of traditional Chinese Kung-fu and street applicable self defense, not holding back the student from their full potential in Self Defense. Elements has four different branches Auckland wide, including Bucklands Beach, Howick, Botany and Ormiston areas

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 ...

Studio One Toi Tū offers more ways for people to meet and share ideas, skills and practices - with each other, with other Aucklanders and with visitors to our city. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, a maker or a viewer, a resident or a visitor, creativity can become part of your life here.