Kids Activities - Matakatia (0930)

We are a small family owned home-based childcare company with an excellent reputation for caring for and educating children aged 0-5 years of age. We provide two well attended weekly Playgroups where children socialise and learn in safe well resourced environments. We take the time to familiarise families with prospective Educarers by using a well planned settling process to make the transition less stressful for the child and her/his parents. At Home from Home we believe in teamwork this philosophy... Read more

The Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated (“SOSSI”) is an incorporated society and registered charity established in 2004 for the purpose of assisting Auckland Council with the establishment and development of the wildlife sanctuary. For children we offer walks and talks (by arrangement) and the Junior Ranger activity booklet (see our website). Adults can join any of our volunteer activities. Read more

Birthday Parties / School Workshops / Events ZooVentures does the best parties for animal lovers! We are a mobile service based in Whangaparaoa and travel as far as central Auckland. We have bearded and Eastern water dragons, blue tongue lizards, leopard geckos, gorgeous tortoises, frogs, newts, chinchilla squirrels plus an awesome line-up of very cute bunnies, guinea pigs, mice and even performing pups! Take part in fun educational activities with all the pets and exotic creatures from ZooVentures,... Read more

From First Timers to Freestylers Flying Forwards is located at beautiful Big Manly Beach on the northern side of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. This location was selected due to its safe environment in all weather conditions. Great for picnicking, swimming, boating and water sports, Big Manly Beach is an attractive destination located 35 minutes from downtown Auckland. The village offers an array of cafes and restaurants along with a variety of shops. Big Manly Beach is excellent for windsurfing... Read more

Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre is located on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast and is an all-purpose facility with group fitness and aqua fitness classes, stadiums - recreation leagues, birthday parties and for hire, newly renovated fitness gym, 25m indoor pool for lane swimming and learn to swim lessons, 8m learn to swim (for under 8's) pool, spa and sauna. Free swimming for 16yrs and under. Kauri Kids Early Childhood Education Centre to open early February 2017. Read more

I am a passionate violinist, with a BA (First Class Hons) in Music from University of York, United Kingdom and a Distinction in Grade 8 Violin (2015). My aim is to not only to teach but to inspire and allow others to share in my passion for the violin. I have just completed a year as a Graduate Assistant at Wycombe Abbey School, where I played an active role in extra-curricular music and helped pupils flourish in their musical abilities. I am experienced and confident working with both children... Read more

Facepainting provided in the Hibiscus Coast Area More information on our website Read more

Short river trips and freedom hire Read more

Whangaparaoa Golf Club offers players a course layout with some testing fairways and challenging greens, providing a balance and ease for golfers of all levels including beginners. Several practice areas including nets, putting green and practice hole and fairway. Read more

Whangaparaoa Tenpin is a 12 LANE BOWLING ALLEY with more to do than just bowl! We offer many forms of fun and invite you to participate in one of the most family fun sports there is. The building is divided up into 4 main areas: Gaming Room (R18) Bowling Lanes Arcade Gaming Internet Gaming We have games and activities to ensure everyone has a great time! For young children, we have ramps, bumpers and lightweight balls. Free shoe hire is also available. Read more

Dancing for ages, sizes and abilities! Read more

Each day at Fame offers a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on performing arts. We offer everything you would expect from a high quality day care and preschool, and we keep our days fun and exciting so that our children are always engaged and enjoying themselves. As a team of dedicated teachers, we have created a loving community at Fame which brings all staff, children and their extended families together to provide a supportive and friendly environment.... Read more

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club volunteers patrols Orewa Beach from October to April & Wenderholm over the busy Christmas period. Our motto : To protect our community in the water Our Junior Surf programme runs November to April and is designed to promote surf skills, fitness, surf sense, water safety and fun in a safe and friendly environment for future athletes & lifeguards. Sessions are held on Sunday mornings with addition training mid week for those attending sport events. We also have compete... Read more

At Hannah’s House Early Childhood Education Centre we are proud to offer high quality care and education for children aged 0 to 5 years old. We offer an environment where children learn and grow through their own interests and the environment around them. We have adopted many of the principles of Reggio Emilia where their philosophies about children are innovative and challenging. We encourage exploration, participation, individuality, independence, self confidence and a child’s freedom of... Read more

Step Beyond Studios is based in Torbay and Silverdale and is a long established and leading Auckland dance school. We teach Ballet and Contemporary Dance to students of all ages and abilities. Principal Dance Tutor Marian McDermott has been teaching ballet for over 25 years. She is joined by several experienced dance tutors who specialise in a range of dance styles. Many of the tutors trained through the dance school and have now returned to assist others develop a love of dance. Our focus is on... Read more

If you can dream it, we can make it! Located in sunny Whangaparaoa on the Hibiscus Coast just north of Auckland, Coast Cakes have all your cake needs covered. With talents in every aspect of the custom cake business, our hard-working team can create a cake for any and every event, just tell us your requirements and we will deliver you a fantastic cake that looks and tastes great. From birthdays, to anniversaries, weddings, events and special occasions. When it comes to flavours and fillings... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Silverdale 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 Silverdale, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who... Read more

Sole Movement Dance School encourages confidence, expression, discipline and enjoyment of dance and performance through all of our classes. It provides quality training by professional staff in a fun and safe environment. We have an excellent and varied timetable with plenty of dance styles to choose from, with something for everyone to enjoy. Read more

We have provided fabulous educational experiences for children in a safe and nurturing home environment Rodney-wide for several years. We are now very pleased to be able to offer this same opportunity to children and families in Auckland. Your child’s day in a home-based environment can be less structured and more spontaneous. It may include trips to the park, beach, playgroup and so on. To ensure safety is not compromised, our service has a documented set of policies and practices for dealing... Read more

The New Zealand Ocean Swim Series consists of seven events, showcasing some of our most unique and stunning beaches and waterfronts. With the aim of promoting fitness and health through ocean swimming, the events offer a range achievable distances on the day – presenting opportunities for almost all ages and abilities to take part (exception of the Harbour Crossing which consists of the one 2.9km iconic swim across Auckland’s Harbour). Event distances on offer include: ‘I’m Going Long’ distance... Read more

Aikido classes teach you how to fall safely, boost energy levels and improve posture and core strength. Aikido Martial Art principles redirect an attack instead of meeting force with force and the techniques employed do not rely on physical strength, making it suitable for both men and woman, large or small! It is a traditional martial art and an effective form of self defence. The Aikido Martial Art system consists of throw and pin techniques, and the study of bokken (wooden sword) and Jo (wooden... Read more

Opening in 2005, head instructorDave Sawyer has not only strived to bring quality martial arts training to the area, but has also put into place his dream of a true martial arts centre where members can train in different arts at the venue, all for one price. Read more