Kids Activities in the Manawatu - Wanganui Region

At PIANO PATHWAYS a learner benefits from a tutor with 38 years' teaching experience, understands learning styles and offers creative/interactive approaches as time allows. Ages 6 to adult new learners or transferring/returning students are welcome to enquire. Study content will reflect on individual or family hopes: eg. to support NCEA Music study (Theory or piano); play "just for fun"; work through tutor-books; learn chords for "lead sheets"; accompany a fellow musician; play in church; get one's ... Read more own improvising/compositions reproduced via computer notation; play as well as a friend does... the list of motivations is endless. Lessons are normally 30 minutes pw during school terms but with plenty of flexibility. Felicity Logan is a trained primary school teacher with TTC and Advanced Diploma of Teaching, has been a SPELD tutor (specific learning disabilities). Her Music qualifications are ATCL, LTCL and the multi-faceted Diploma IRMT(NZ). She has been a Registered Music Teacher ...

Davis Karate Academy is located in Feilding, Manawatu. We practice a traditional style called 'Shito-Ryu' that teaches us self controlled, effective techniques. We are affiliated directly to the Shito-Ryu Japan Karate association in Osaka, and have an opportunity to compete at overseas every two years. Our junior members (5-11 years old) get graded 4 times per year and aim to get new belts. Our senior members (12 years and above) get graded 3 times per year towards black belts. We offer the first ... Read more two lessons for free. We also offer a new uniform for a new member. Our five principles - determination, morality, development, common senses, and harmony. Through our syllabus, we learn physical skills such as strength, balance, accuracy, and mental skills such as concentration, respect, self discipline. Davis Karate Academy has been in Manawatu since 2000. Our members have been proving their quality through national and international tournaments. Come and join us. You will get lots of benefits ...

Face Painting for all events including Parties, Market Days, Fundraising events and Galas. Affordable rates and options to suit your needs. We have references and photos of our work for you to view on our Facebook page "Button Nose Face Painting". All inquires welcome and no event is to big or small :) Birthday Parties in the Manawatu region are $80 per hour. *Please note: We are unavailable to do Birthday Parties over the months of December, January and February due to this being ... Read more our busy period. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The PNGC is the most friendly and vibrant Golf Club in the Region with a full calendar or mixed, teams, social and fun events throughout the year. Whether you are a new beginner golfer or a seasoned professional our 18 easily walked holes have something for you. We have the full range of practice facilities including a driving range, driving nets, putting and chipping green, practice green with bunker and much more. Our clubrooms overlook the course and with a full bar and café we can also cater ... Read more for events, parties, weddings, functions, corporate product launches and more. We are specialists in Corporate Golf Days where we can organise the whole day for you and your guests - just turn up and entertain your key clients, customers or groups.

West End Scout Group is the oldest surviving Scout Group in Palmerston North. Come join in the fun and adventure! Scouts is for all girls and boys and offers fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, the chance to help others and have a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Young people develop skills including teamwork, leadership, self-motivation and resilience, cultural awareness and commitment. A great place to make new life long friends. For Girls and Boys, ages ... Read more 5-15 Keas: ages 5-7 (year 1-3) Mondays 5.30- 6.30pm Cubs: ages 8-10 (year 4-6) Wednesdays 6.30 -8pm Scouts: ages 11-15 (year 7-10) Thursdays 6.30 -8.30pm

Come play our way with Horses, Ponies and Quad Bikes. We tailor all riding activities to your requirements to give you the most fun possible. Horse trekking Riding lessons After school classes Pony rides for markets and galas School visits Horse shows Holiday programmes Are just some of our activities on offer if it involves 4 legs or 4 wheels we can make it happen don't hesitate to ask.

AS WHANGANUI RIVER CANOE OPERATORS it is our pleasure to share our very special place with you. We provide canoe/kayak hire and Jet Boat Journeys, through the many rapids and lush native bush with some of the best scenic landscaping in the World, all found on the Whanganui River in New Zealand, a Top 10 Great Walk. On multi day trips you will be met at the boat ramp when you finish your journey with baking and juice to welcome you home. WE WILL LOVE sharing this unique New Zealand experience ... Read more with you making sure you receive 'REAL KIWI HOSPITALITY' which always includes something for FREE. Our "ATTENTION TO DETAIL" and our "NOTHING IS A HASSLE" attitude has been recognized and mentioned many times, through feed back and our return customers. Check out TRIP ADVISER, Lonely Planet and other Rating Websites. If there is something you need no matter how small, always ask even down to free string for your sunglasses. You start with friendly service, Freedom Camping, up-to-date Modern ...

At Feilding Playcentre, parents come with their children to enjoy educational, stimulating and fun sessions run by parents and supervisors. All welcome.

Packed to the rafters with historic vehicles, tractors and machinery - Feilding's Coach House Museum is home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand Heritage that will entertain young and old alike for between 1-3 hours. Over 140 years of Manawatu settlement, vehicle and farming history are presented in informative and highly visual displays. There are a number of vehicles that little visitors can 'have-a-go' on such as cracking a whip on a horse-drawn gig, or climbing aboard an authentic ... Read more stage coach, pumping water with a whim and pressing buttons to make things go. Pack a family ploughman's picnic to enjoy with a tea/coffee in our sunny foyer area before exploring the gallery. Or alternatively take the short walk into town and visit the many local cafe's, bakeries or the award-winning Feilding Farmers market on a Friday. Our all-weather Museum is open 7 days 10 am - 4 pm and is a great opportunity to introduce your children to the way things were back in the 'olden days.' Visiting ...

The KUNG FU ACADEMY offers the best of the best MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES, private martial arts classes, FITNESS AND STRENGTH TRAINING, self defence, combat training, corporate training, school programs, martial arts themed birthday parties, circuit training, personal programs and more! We offer significant DISCOUNTS for many different qualifications. Come check us out to see if you qualify. Our instructors have over 25 YEARS martial arts experience each , with experiences in Shaolin Kung Fu, Tae ... Read more Kwon Do and Shotokan Karate. Our instructors are multiple martial arts competition national champions (with a quadruple gold medallist to boot) with current San Shou champion students. Our fitness instructor is a qualified Exercise Sports Scientist with a BSc (Ex Sp Sc) degree to give you a legitimate, professional service. We are a well organised business with a qualified Business Management and Adult Education member. Whatever your martial arts, or physical training needs, we've ...

LEADERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS! ESTABLISHED 1983 AGES 2.5 TO 6 YEARS OPEN 8AM UNTIL 3.45PM 20HRS ECE & WINZ SUBSIDYS The Montessori Philosophy and the work of Maria Montessori is the foundation upon which the philosophy of Montessori Educare is built. As passionate educators, we empower children to develop a healthy self-image through the nurturing of their physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cognitive needs. The children’s self esteem grows in a positive ... Read more environment where we sincerely care and recognise that each child and their family is unique and bring with them diverse knowledge, understandings and needs. The children’s innate love of learning is encouraged and we understand the importance of support and compassion in preparing them for life. We show the utmost respect for all children by offering them the freedom to learn at their own pace according to their own interests within a structured setting. We prepare everything within the ...

A park-like 18 golf course, with 9 holes of FootGolf, is just 2 minutes from Feilding's town centre. Feilding Golf course features mown fairways lined with varied planting of mature trees. Easy walking and well draining, playing golf at Feilding is a must when visiting the Manawatu. Club Membership is available from Full Playing to 9 Hole to Intermediate to Junior, and Social for Clubhouse only. Men's Club Golf: Saturday tee off 8am and 11.30am. Monday - Friday Men: tee off mid-day. Green Jacket ... Read more Competition (Feb - Nov): Thursday tee off mid-day. Womens Club Golf: Wednesday tee off 9.30am and Saturday 9am. 9 Hole Mixed Group: Thursday tee off 9.30am. Casual play: Tuesday 9am. Junior Golf: School terms (in recess July and August), minimum age 7. Tuesday after school and Sunday mornings, phone Colleen at the Pro Shop to discuss. Summer Golf Membership: September, October or November to end of February each year, available for Men & Women. Green Fee players are welcome but at ...

For all your photography services including photography lessons. Learn from the pro's how to take photographs, set up lighting with hands on tuition in the studio. Try your hand at being a pro today! All equipment included. Call us today.

Face painting for kids parties, events. $50/hr incl approx 12-20 simple < 5 min or 5-10 complex 10-15 min designs, travel within central Whanganui and digital photos.

Ohakune’s top Ski and Board retail, rental & workshop! Outstanding personal service, all the best brands, qualified boot fitters & Boot Lab. We also retail, rent and repair everything from BMX to Downhill bikes. Most importantly though, we have a passion for what we do!

Jeanne has the ability to bring the best out of all her singing students. A philosophy of 'Seriously Singing for Fun' makes for a relaxed atmosphere. Students progress at their own pace. Jeanne has experience in contemporary, classical, ballads and folk music. Opportunities are available for music qualifications with the Royal Schools of Music Exams. Board and students are encouraged to perform with the Palmerston North Performing Arts Competitions.

AMAZING BIRTHDAY CAKES - DO IT YOURSELF CAKE KITS Be a birthday cake superstar with one of our DIY Cake Kits Over 200 Designs to choose from and we send everything you need to bake and create a fantastic birthday cake. Easy, fun, hassle free Kids love when mum or dad makes their birthday cakes, try one today you will love it!!

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Yoga is a great way to help optimise your health and well-being. Come along to 'Be Still Yoga' classes to improve your flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and awareness. Feel the stress and tension melt away! Four weekly classes to choose from, suitable for ages 12+. All classes one hour long and $9 each, or pay $45 in advance, get a 6th class free!

Great fun for all the family

Discovery Care and Learning is a child & day care centre based in Palmerston North.

Providing riding lessons and teaching horsemanship to all ages and stages. Beginners to Advanced. We provide lessons after school, weekends and holiday programmes. Group lessons $150 per school term After School Club $25 a day Holiday Programmes $45 a day Adult Lessons $30 for group $60 private Pony rides for littlies $20 for 45mins Lease Ponies available for the season to take to pony club and shows. Birthday Parties see the Pony Parties tab above Contact Rachael direct for more information.

Providing educational childcare for children aged 2 years to 5 years, at Wananga we are family, for family. Established by Joan and Wally Kennett in their home in 1977, it is still run by the family in the original family home. At Wananga we are flexible for families. You choose the hours and days you wish your child to attend. At Wananga we believe in families not profit, offering FREE 20 hours ECE for Two, Three and Four year olds and an affordable rate of $3.50 per hour. We welcome your ... Read more whānau to visit the Wananga whānau at our home away from home, 22 Ward Street, Palmerston North.

If you are looking for the ultimate NZ wilderness experience, you have come to the right place. Explore the Whanganui River and National Park with us. JET BOAT TOURS, CANOEING, TRAMPING, Bridge to Nowhere Jet boat Tour 4 - 4 1/2 hours Bridge to Nowhere Tour with canoe return, full day Jet boat up river, canoe back half to full day trips Matemateaonga and Mangapurua Track transport MOUNTAINS TO SEA CYCLE TRAIL We specialise in the Mangapurua / Bridge to Nowhere Track section of the Mountains ... Read more to Sea cycle trail. We can arrange all your mountain bike hire, shuttle buses, jet boat pick up and accommodation before during and after your ride. BRIDGE TO NOWHERE LODGE AND CAMPGROUND Extend your trip by staying at our exclusive Bridge to Nowhere Lodge. We have fully catered or backpacker options and a licensed bar! It is the only accommodation of this kind in the area. There are no roads to the Lodge. Access is by jet boat or canoe! If you would prefer being closer to nature stay at our ...

Inspiring passion, creativity and excellence in dance. We are committed to excellence in both teaching and results, by encouraging dedication and determination students are uplifted and learn to houner others in their creative journey.

If you are looking for music tuition by tutors who know their stuff, then you've come to the right place. All of Musician Maker's tutors are gigging, working musicians who understand what it takes to be successful in learning and progressing in your chosen instrument. And just as important - they are great teachers who know how to learn quickly. So, if it's guitar lessons, drum tuition, a singing tutor, or keyboard, bass or ukulele teacher you've come to the right place. We've been called Manawatu's ... Read more Leading Music Studio and our 180+ students clearly agree.

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Levin 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 Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui, are taught by passionate instructors who are ... Read more 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 ...

Soundworks is directed by Liz Locke, a piano teacher in Palmerston North with a passion to see music study recognized for its benefits to children and to adults. To do this she has established a vibrant and quickly expanding music school surrounded by a team of like-minded talented music teachers. The philosophy underpinning all that we do is that being involved in music-making is an important and natural part of being human and that learning to play a musical instrument has an enormous flow-on effect ... Read more for the child (or adult!) into all areas of their lives. The value of learning an instrument goes far deeper than one first realises and reaches far into that person’s future. So we are committed to finding ways of providing music lessons which are easily accessible to people, have flexibility in structure to suit children’s different learning needs and corresponding flexibility of price to suit different family budgets, without compromising on quality of lesson delivery. We provide instrumental ...

My qualifications are a Master of Arts and Diploma of Music from Canterbury University, a Diploma of Teaching, and have received a Distinguished Branch Member Award from the Institute of Registered Music Teachers for my services to Music teaching. I operate a piano teaching business and cater for clients from beginners to advanced students. I have a proven record in guiding students in examinations including those at diploma level. I offer music theory coaching up to an advanced level, including ... Read more assistance with composition and arranging. In addition I am involved in musicianship coaching for singers and instrumentalists. I am a choral conductor and have conducted the Renaissance Singers since 1989 and the Palmerston North Choral Society before that. I have also often conducted the Manawatu Sinfonia as part of their series and also in conjunction with local choirs. I am an experienced adjudicator for competitions and examinations and have experience in giving music seminars. As an important ...

The Club claims the title of the oldest golf course in New Zealand and has a proud history of hosting New Zealand's top Professional and Amateur events including 5 NZ Open Championships, 8 NZ Amateur Championships and various other national championships. The course is regarded as Manawatu's premier 18 hole layout, and provides a challenging yet fair test for golfers of all abilities. Tree-lined, beautifully manicured fairways, fast rolling greens and over 50 challenging white sand bunkers feature ... Read more throughout the parklike course. Visitors and casual golfers are always welcome at Manawatu Golf Club to test their skills on our championship layout. Please note however there will be times where visiting players are unable to play, due to members only club days and corporate events. Green fees are very affordable, and available during most days of the week.

New Zealand’s last Victorian Theatre. This 115 year old, 830 seat, theatre is the venue for many local, national and international events. These events include Grand Opera, Operetta, Tribute concerts, Piano recitals, Orchestral Concerts, School Events, Lectures, Graduations, Fashion Shows, Dance of all forms, Floral Theatre to name a few. Any function requiring a stage and auditorium style seating can be accommodated. Wedding ceremonies have also been performed. Ticketing is provided for many Whanganui ... Read more Venues, through its owning commercial ticketing system, in partnership with Friends of the Opera House. This is provided from the Royal Wanganui Opera House booking office. Contact hours: 9.30am to 5.30pm weekdays and 10am to 12 noon on Saturdays.