Looking for something different this summer? A fun sport for the whole family, all done and dusted in 2 hours? Then Lets Play Ball! The Western Bay of Plenty Softball Association has what you are looking for. We have a range of Softball grades for all ages and abilities to compete in. Starting with Junior T-ball, through to Senior Softball on Saturday and Social Slowpitch on Friday Night. What is softball? Softball is a great game played between two teams composed of 9 on-field players... Read more

With 16 years as a professional makeup artist, Lillybeth now brings her love of colour and fun to face painting! Book her to add fun to any event! Face painting can be tailored to any occasion or theme. Perfect for injecting colour and creativity into birthday parties, business celebration or corporate staff & family parties, face painting excites both children and adults. Entertain your guests and watch their imaginations spark as they grow into their characters as princesses or pirates, animals... Read more

Inspired Kindergartens and Home Based Education offers quality preschool education to over 900 children through its network of 21 kindergartens and home based education services. We have kindergartens between Whangamata in the north and Murupara in the south-east while our home based services operate between Whitianga and Taupō. Formerly known as Tauranga Region Kindergartens Inc – Ngā Kōhungahunga Manawanui - we are one of New Zealand's largest and longest serving early childhood education... Read more

At Home Grown Kids, we have been providing home based childcare to New Zealand families since 1997. We love that we have had thousands of NZ families become a part of our family, and vice versa, over the years. Home Grown Kids gives your precious little one warm, caring home-based care and you some much needed peace of mind – with a loving Educator and support from Visiting Teachers. Home Grown Kids get to do everything that tamariki should do: climbing, baking, painting and building; laughing,... Read more

Our mission as a community based non-for-profit is to "build strong kids, strong families and strong communities". Our After School Care programmes serve fifteen schools around Tauranga Primary Schools: Welcome Bay Selwyn Ridge Maungatapu Tauranga Primary Gate Pa Greerton Village Greenpark Merivale Oropi Kaimai Bethlehem Bellevue Otumoetai Primary Intermediate Schools: Tauranga Intermediate Otumoetai Intermediate We are a provider of educational and developmental programmes... Read more

The Martial Arts Academy is Tauranga's hub of all things martial arts, we teach Aikido, Boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Taekwon-Do and Fitness. TMAA teach people of all skill levels from absolute beginners to world champions, and our team of instructors are highly skilled with over 300 years of experience between them, and have competed at the highest levels in their arts. We operate a safe, family friendly training environment where your goals come first,... Read more

* Pony Parties - Birthdays, Child Care Centres, Events * Petting Pen * Beach Rides * Horse & Carriage * Donkey Rides * Riding Lessons * School Holiday Programmes Ponies Plus is fun for the whole family! Pony & donkey rides or buggy rides and a fabulous petting pen. They come to you so they're perfect for birthday parties, day cares/kindergartens, school holiday programmes or any event. Helen is great to deal with and takes great pride in the condition and behaviour of her animals and... Read more

Horse Haven Riding Academy: Dedicated to the teaching and sharing the love of horses to all ages in the community since 2001. # Coaching # Learn to ride #Horsemanship Clinics #Facility Hire # Pony Stud. We love to help young people who love horses develop greater confidence, understanding and knowledge about horses, to teach them new skills with horsemanship, horse riding and handling and also much of the aspects of the care of the horse. These new skills they will take with them into their everyday... Read more

Welcome to Little Big Shots, where our classes offer children an opportunity to learn fundamental movements while exploring a wide range of sports. Through engaging activities, children will develop essential skills in balance, locomotion, and ball handling. We understand that nurturing these skills not only enhances physical abilities but also promotes the mental and emotional development of young minds. Research has shown that the development of these movement skills helps connect neural pathways,... Read more

Welcome to Kiwi Castles Full day, self-service rentals. Pickup in the morning, drop it off in the evening. Easy as! Need a Bouncy Castle to rent/hire in Tauranga for your next birthday party or kiddies get-together? We have 14 castles to choose from, suitable for ages up to 8 years. Our castles are simple to transport in a small vehicle, easy to set up, and take only minutes to inflate. Because of their size they can fit into most garages or larger lounge areas, should the weather turn nasty.... Read more

Public Library. Free borrowing of children's books, DVDs, CDs, magazines. Free school holiday activities and reading incentive programmes. Family friendly space for study and learning activities. Read more

At Playtime Bouncy Castles we hire well presented unique Bouncy castles that comply to the WorkSafe NZ Regulations. We have been a Trusted Industry players for 5 years and are Tauranga Council Approved. As July 20th the ONLY OPERATOR in NZ with the Safe Operator Accreditation from SIOT.uk. So in short, very experienced with a Zero Harm and Zero incident Record. We are Event Specialists and open 7 days. No shortcuts, No dodgy gear and we offer simple great customer service. We have Bouncers only,... Read more

Dance Education Centre offers a full range of classes in Ballet, Urban Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Stretch / Body Conditioning and Competition Work at our Matua Centre and also Ballet Classes in the Senior Citizens Hall, Mount Maunganui. Our students range in ages from 3-4 years in our fun-filled and imaginative Preschool Mini Movers classes right through to Senior Contemporary, Urban Professionals and RAD Ballet Training at Vocational level for those pursuing a career in Performing Arts. In Tauranga,... Read more

Precision Dance offers classes in Twinkle Star Dance (Specialised preschool program), Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrodance and Contemporary. We offer competition work and private lessons. Classes are held in our purpose built studio in Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga, the St John's Anglican Church Hall in Waihi and the Waihi Scout Hall. Precision Dance has qualified and experienced teachers who inspire and encourage the children to excel. Our passions are dance and children, we love to work alongside... Read more

Play Time After School and Holiday Fun is an OSCAR programme that offers children the opportunity to spend time doing what they'd like to do, in a friendly, nurturing and structured environment, with a variety of age appropriate activities. We have programmes at Fairhaven School, Te Puke, and Matua Community Hall, Matua, and we also have a Holiday Programme only at Golden Sands School, Papamoa. Children from all schools are welcome at our programmes. Read more

Lollipops is a great place to bring children where they can play indoors in a safe environment having loads of exercise climbing the frames or using the various other rides and activities. Or maybe to take all the stress out of having that all important birthday party we can do it all for you. Read more

Step aboard a specially designed dolphin-viewing vessel and embark on a wild encounter with the ocean's most captivating creatures. Upon meeting the experienced crew at the marina, you'll venture into the open ocean in search of common dolphins and other wildlife. The knowledgeable crew will provide safety briefings and share fascinating facts about the marine environment throughout the entire day, ensuring an informative and enjoyable experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the common dolphins... Read more

I am a drama and acting tutor based in Cherrywood, Tauranga. I teach all acting courses offered by Trinity College London, including Speech and Drama, and Individual Acting Skills. Solo classes, duos and groups are all welcome. I studied Theatre at Victoria University, gaining a BA with Honours in Theatre an am now a local actor and playwright. I love to work with enthusiastic drama and speech students and offer a young, fresh and exciting learning environment. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Gate Pa 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 Gate Pa, Tauranga, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to teaching... Read more

TYPBC has a vibrant membership that embraces all varieties of yachting and water born activities imaginable. Supported by our state of the art facilities, sailors young and old, from beginner to expert, in all types of boats are offered a friendly, fun yacht club that promotes excitement about sailing and yacht racing. Our venue has extensive 180 degree views over Tauranga Harbour looking towards Matakana Island, Mauao and the harbour entrance that create a fantastic backdrop to your special occasion.... Read more

From social dancing to competitions, from school age to seniors, there are opportunities for everyone to enjoy dancing as a sport or recreation. Hugh and Sonia of the Supreme Dance Centre endeavour to provide a relaxed, friendly environment, with an emphasis on making dance easy. As Specialists in the field of Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue and Rock & Roll Dancing, Hugh and Sonia Hodson have had much success in their dancing career - 9 times NZ Ballroom & Latin American, competed internationally... Read more

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club is one of the Bay’s premier tennis clubs. Situated off Cameron Rd on the Tauranga Domain, we are fortunate to have one of the most idyllic settings to enjoy playing tennis in. The club boasts ten floodlit, synthetic grass courts, a modern clubroom with bar facilities and a function area. You can play every day of the year in our climate. We offer a warm, friendly atmosphere for both the competitive and social player and we cater for all levels of ability. With more than... Read more

The Dance House is a unique dance school in Tauranga New Zealand, with a strong foundation in dance technique and performance. We enjoy working with each individual to bring out their best, and provide a supportive and uplifting environment for personal growth. At The Dance House Tauranga, we nurture creativity alongside technique, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for dance and the arts. We want our dancers to experience the artistry and joy of dance while developing correct technical ability,... Read more

Always contact us by EMAIL: YOUNGATARTDOWNUNDER [at] G MAIL [dot] COM for ALL information regarding classes offered from the studio. Latest info is on the WEBSITE and FB PAGE as well (handle on FB is: theartemistyoungatartstudio2 ) Please Note: WE DO NOT OFFER ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 8 YEARS. Read more

Community Martial Arts is a community focused, donations based martial arts organisation bringing together some of the most qualified and experienced instructors in the Tauranga region. We have been teaching in Tauranga since 1995 and have taught hundreds of students both locally, nationally and internationally. We offer regular classes in Ryukyu Kempo Karate and can offer specific classes, seminars, camps and short courses for Ryukyu Kempo Karate, Self-Protection and Iwama Aikido. Our classes... Read more

DayBreak Preschool provides Montessori inspired preschool education. It is a unique preschool where your child’s potential is developed and nurtured with loving guidance. What makes DayBreak Preschool unique is our Montessori inspired programme and our teaching team’s experience and enthusiasm. Their gifted insight into early childhood education along with their personal and professional accomplishments ensures DayBreak Preschool develops a progressive philosophy and culture of continuous improvement.... Read more