Kids Activities in the Hawkes Bay Region

Traditional Training for Modern Times! Adults! Kids! Tens! Shotokan Karate is an intense physical art and an outstanding total mind-body exercise. It is a decisive method of self-defense, and a proven way to develop self-control & discipline for kids, and to manage stress for adults. It is an exciting competitive sport, and, for some – it becomes a philosophy of life. It is an art that allows participants of all ages and at varying levels of intensity – from the recreational practitioner – to... Read more

Here at Kupa International Martial Arts School, we believe that martial arts training can have a profound impact on one's self-development. Martial Arts instills self-control and self-confidence through a series of challenges both for your body (physical) and mind (mentally). It helps to develop positive learning skills that can be used at home, work or school. Our class format is structured and disciplined in a non-threatening environment. Our students learn basic techniques which increase their... Read more

Bright Futures is a service under the umbrella of the Napier Family Centre – a not for profit organisation committed to assisting families to be the best family they can be through household budget advice, counselling, parenting advice and our work with children and youth. Bright Futures established in 1994, is passionate about providing families with affordable home based childcare and education for pre-school children across Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay. Our team work to build responsive... Read more

Bella Tuscany Motel Napier is a Boutique Mediterranean style accommodation. We offer a range of different Motel rooms to suit corporate travellers and holiday makers. Napier is the centre of the Hawkes Bay, Art Deco capital of the world and the fruit Bowl of New Zealand. We provide personal and friendly service to all our Motel guests, check out our reviews for what our clients say. Read more

Flaxmere Library is a wonderful community library in Hastings. It offers a wide range of library services including lending, computer access and community programmes. Read more

Discover all about honey and meet the bees that make it in our interactive, fun and informative honey bee centre. Visitors learn about the world of the honey bee, how they live, their role in the food chain and the wonderful products they produce. Observe our honeybees in the large glass observation hives. Learn about honey making, dress up as a beekeeper or a bee and see through the eyes of a bee. Whether visiting as an individual, a family, or as part of a group, there’s plenty to explore, lots... Read more

We provide advice and action for any kind of ecological restoration project, whether it be invasive animal or plant management and control, habitat creation or enhancement, community engagement and education, monitoring or outcomes or overall project management. We are your local conservation company! Read more

We are a sports organisation promoting teaching and playing badminton throughout Hawke's Bay. Read more

Contemporary craft is a mostly mobile craft studio. We come to your space for your birthday, celebration of just about any occasion. You choose what you want to make, we have a gallery of ideas and a price point to suit most. Our Sessions are at your space however if that does not suit we can sort that too. During each school holidays we will be running a kids holiday programme at Frimley School Hall. The classes are suited for 6-13 year olds some classes we can accommodate younger students,... Read more

Rafting and School programs. Mohaka Rafting offers day and multi-day trips. The grade 2 trip is a 2-hour experience for young families (minimum age 5 years) or those wishing to sit back and float, and admire the scenery. Our full day grade 3 adventure (minimum age 12 years) is the most popular rafting trip. The "Fun Run" with: cliff jumps, gorges, and canyons, scenery, visit a gold mine and swim rapids during 4 to 5 hours on the water. No experience needed. On the grade 4/5 full day trip... Read more

Taniwha Daffodils is open during September for people to pick, wander or picnic. Thousands of varieties naturalised amongst trees and ponds. Children and families are very welcome but must be well supervised for safety. All bunches wrapped in cellophane and tied with a ribbon (30 stems for $5.00) Proceeds to Plunket. Coffee shed open weekday mornings and weekends - providing the weather is favourable. Groups over 12 - PLEASE book. Be prepared for spring weather with hats and coats!! For... Read more

We teach traditional Irish dancing to children aged 7 and upwards. We dance for fun rather than for competition, and we dance at various events around the bay. Read more

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I teach children and adults the violin, cello and viola. People appreciate my encouraging and patient way of teaching. I work well with all abilities meeting each student where they are at. My experience includes achieving grade 8 on the violin, six years teaching and multiple teaching courses. I am Suzuki trained and also teach traditional. I am mainly based in Hastings but I also teach in Havelock North, Taradale and Napier. I have access to instruments you can hire. Learning an instrument... Read more

Larger Qualmark 4 Star motel situated overlooking the Ahuriri Estuary and walking distance to numerous bars and restaurants. Unlimited Free Wifi, 50 plus SKY TV channels and friendly service guaranteed. Read more

Kids class 5 year old and up, starts at 6 pm to 7 pm. Adult classes start at 7 pm. to 8.15 pm. Okinawan traditional karate is to enhance confidence,discipline, and most of all to have fun. All students are challenged at their level and parents are welcome to join in on the training's. It does work so much better when parents have an input. Classes are very cheap $30 a term or cheaper when a family is involved. Senior classes are the same price and cheaper when family is involved. We are involved... Read more

I have been teaching for 40 years having been a pupil of several well known teachers including Dame Sister Mary Leo. I have been an itinerant teacher in schools but now only have private students in my home. I have performed in operas and Music Theatre shows, having lead roles many times. I am very familiar with theatre. I was employed by the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) for seven years teaching singing in the Performance Drama and Vocal School. I specialise in Voice lessons for speech... Read more

!!! Fun For Everyone !!! Hawkes Bay Wide Packages can be adapted to Unicorn, Moana, Frozen themes etc !!!! Face Painting, Enchanting interactive Storytelling Shows, Comedy Magic Shows, Music, Bubbles, Crafts and Birthday Party Games, Pass the Parcel, Balloon animals all from a very experienced and professional entertainer. Comments Rosebuds hears most often "Wow the boys got into it and enjoyed it just as much as the girls" "You kept the all enchanted the whole time" Mums say "It... Read more

Flute lessons, Suzuki method and traditional offered. From 4 years to adult. Nurturing excellence in a fun and supportive learning environment. Read more

Napier Libraries aim to provide safe and welcoming community spaces, where the informational, recreational and educational needs of everyone are met with free and personalised service. Storytimes are held at Taradale Library at 10:30am on Tuesdays, and Napier Library at 10:30am on Fridays Children's programmes are held every school holidays. Read more

15 minutes from Napier or Hastings, the zoo is recognised as one of the leading attractions for both tourists and groups. Bring a picnic, feed the animals or book one of our 1hr Horse Treks. Feeding the animals is a great delight when visiting the zoo, it encourages the animals to come forward for petting and many of the goats, sheep, llamas & alpacas can be hand fed. Come see our great selection of birds including pheasants, ducks, geese and swans. There are ostriches, emus and deer, not... Read more