Calling all family detectives! If you love doing challenging things as a family, solving puzzles and mysteries or you just love to try new experiences, then Escape HQ is just what you're after! Escape HQ is Auckland's most premium and immersive real live interactive escape room experience. Teams of up to six people are locked in a room for 60 minutes and must find clues, crack puzzles and solve the crime before time runs out! It's non-stop, adrenalin pumping, brain activity at its best! Current... Read more

We run Performance classes. Think triple threat. You'll train in theatre, movement, dance, and voice. We train children, teens and all of our students get a fabulous, professional show experience at the end of each year. Got more questions? Visit our website and reach out to our friendly Pform.nz HQ admin team. We look forward to meeting you! Read more

My Wonderland is an indoor play ground where your children are able to play, learn, exercise and have the best Birthday parties! With a dedicated toddler/baby area, we offer different types of activities suitable for babies, toddlers and kids up to 12 years old. You are encourged to join the play and have a wonderful day with your family. We have a NO CHILD MISSING OUT ethos and it is something we are incredibly passionate about. Because of this, our cafe is allergy friendly and we host events... Read more

Tim Bray Productions is recognised as Auckland’s leading theatre for children. Overseen by a charitable trust, The Operating Theatre Trust, we create world-class theatre most often based on New Zealand literature. We see live theatre as a way to engage children with literature, and to encourage reading. We know that theatre is more than “just” entertainment; we also see it as an integral part of their education, their growing up experiences, socialisation skills, and encouraging and exploring... Read more

Free! Fun! Fantastic! Skoolbo is a literacy, maths and language game for 4 to 12-year-olds. The multi-player games incorporate beautifully designed 3D worlds, individualised avatars and a highly motivating reward system. Children fly through worlds as they practice core skills and increase fluency. The games’ algorithm regularly assesses each child's achievement and adjusts numeracy and literacy questions accordingly, providing a balance of revision, practice and new learning. Skoolbo Languages... Read more

Tuis Nest Childcare, Quality Childcare North Shore At Tuis Nest Childcare, we aim provide children with a positive and well balanced environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing and educational. The Centres Philosophy To extend and enhance childrens learning by providing meaningful and stimulating experiences, incorporating mixed aged groups in areas of cognitive, physical, social and emotional developments. We are inspired and influenced by Reggio Emilia, Emi Pikler and Magda Gerber Philosophies. Planning... Read more

Award-winning babyballet is New Zealand's favourite dance school for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 years. Pre-school dance and music-to-movement ballet classes. With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet syllabus offers four key stages of ballet and tap classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect while developing their basic ballet technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm. All... Read more

Kyu Shin Do Aikido was established on Auckland's North Shore in 1992 We offer a safe and friendly training environment in our dedicated training facility and, as a 'not for profit' organisation we strive to keep our fees affordable for all. Our senior instructors each have over 30 years experience teaching Aikido. By its very nature, Aikido is suitable for men, women and children of all ages as it does not rely on physical strength for its effectiveness but uses the principles of blending... Read more

Kelly Mini Sports is now teaching over 2,000 toddlers and preschoolers across Australia and New Zealand the fundamental skills of Basketball, Cricket, Soccer, Tennis and Rugby and our dedicated team of coaches are trained to instruct your child in a friendly yet professional manner while teaching you, their parents and carers, how to continue their sporting education at home. All Kelly Mini Sports programs are exclusively run indoors and are scheduled as 45minute sessions including warm-up and... Read more

At Social Nature Movement, we go beyond learning by doing and just running guided outdoor activities. We facilitate immersive natural experiences; connecting you with nature in a more conscious and meaningful way. ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES With a huge range of land, snow and water-based New Zealand activities and nature tours, our adventures include everything you ever thought possible in more places you had ever imagined. Offering day discoveries and extended expeditions, we help people of all... Read more

Private Kindergarten for children aged 2-5 years. We offer a choice of morning & afternoon sessions and full day options. Specialised transition to school program. Exceptional high ratios and quality care - plus awesome teachers!! Read more

The Takapuna North Community Trust was born with a clear mission: to uplift the well-being of the communities of Hauraki Corner, Takapuna, Milford, Forrest Hill, Castor Bay, and Sunnynook. Our primary focus is to foster community pride and preserving our natural environment, te taiao. We offer a range of initiatives: from enriching community events that foster togetherness, to hands-on conservation activities to cherish our local environment. Our Nature Explorers Learning Programme is a nature... Read more

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

Developing tomorrow's tennis champions today! Private and group lessons for children and adults. Holiday programmes and tournaments. We have Mini Shots (toddler programme) through Hot Shots (children's programmes) as well Tennis Xpress and Cardio Tennis programmes for adults. Read more

The National Youth Theatre Company is New Zealand's premiere all-access musical theatre training organisation - bringing confidence and life skills to young people through ongoing theatrical training and performance opportunities for over 10 years. We run three main programmes: OnStage, - all-access musical theatre training based around the performance of a full-scale musical at the Aotea Centre; TripleThreat - after school classes in musical theatre; and AllStars - our school holiday programmes. Read more

Evolve Education Group awakening children's potential through early learning excellence. A leading light in New Zealand's early childhood education sector, Evolve has 111 high quality early learning centres across the country. Read more

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 SEASON... Read more

Main Course and KidzKitchen provide cooking classes for all ages, scheduled throughout the week. We also do team building, end of year and private events. Our venue can be hired for product launches, staff gatherings, media events. Cooking classes for the public are offered with many different class types for both adults and children. Our adult classes range from specific cuisines (e.g. Mexican, Spanish Tapas) to specific skills (e.g. Pasta making, Bread, Cheese, Chocolate). For the young ones,... Read more

Ahoy there Mateys If you are looking for the Ultimate Pirate Party then look no further. Pirate Captain Billy Blackboots will bring his ship the Black Rose to your site for the best Pirate Party ever or for your advertising promotion. Read more

For Heaven's Cake is the best place to find truly bespoke cakes for all of life's celebrations - sculpted, hand painted, fun, funky or classic. Exquisite edible art. Call Jenny to arrange a consultation. Read more

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. Read more

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

Specialising in beginner's and pregnancy yoga, this long-time Takapuna Yoga Studio is a one of a kind offering. Experience a taste of Bali in this boutique, beautifully designed studio with a heart. Recently remodelled and under new management, The Yoga Tree is a place you will find yourself again. We also offer courses for mums n' bubs, pilates, and meditation (music and Zen meditation). Read more

The Boomerang Ski Club is a close-nit family ski club with a focus on racing and youth development. Formed in 1958 and still going strong today. Postal: P.O. Box 34-717, Birkenhead 0746, Auckland Read more

We offer both centre and home-based childcare so you can make the right choice for your family. We have been providing childcare in your community for over 40 years! We can proudly say we are 100% New Zealand owned, a not for profit organisation, where any profit we make is reallocated to other services Barnardos New Zealand, the charity provide. Our experience, community knowledge, and love of children drives us to be here for every family. We understand your child needs a safe and nurturing environment... Read more

Chef Sonia's Masterclasses are for those who look to perfect their skills and techniques to create modern desserts. You will learn how to master the use of utensils and baking equipment to achieve beautiful results like pros. With maximum 12 people in each class, the experience is more fun and interactive. Read more

Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna and is housed in a beautiful 19th Century Edwardian/Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach as well as barrack buildings from WWII previously situated on Fort Takapuna. The Lake House has a constantly changing exhibition programme, a café with delicious homemade fare, artists studio’s and a vibrant and varied arts education programme with something for every member of the family, including weekend workshops,... Read more

Party Direct, Auckland. Your go to place for the best party hire gear, at the best rates! Quality gear available for you to hire! Read more