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

Add some fun and glitter with face painting for your next birthday party, celebration, market or event. Fiction faces main painter Annaleise has years of experience, is a great communicator with kids and uses high quality paints and painting tools and techniques. Fiction Faces is based in Palmerston North and loves being part of the Manawatu community and has been involved in many charity events. We always want to develop new designs so contact us with ideas of a theme for your next party... Read more

I am the facepainter for feral facepainting and body art with over 8 years exsperience in this industry using only the best in cosmetic grade facepaint, powders and glitters. Creating quality, fun individual designs to suit your special event. Feel free to discuss your ideas so together we create that WOW!! factor . Read more

Try Drumming is a private music school based in the heart of Palmerston North, Manawatu, delivering professional Drum Lessons both in person and online. Try Drumming takes pride on delivering exceptional quality tuition. Our lessons are tailored to each individuals needs. Learn new musical skills, develop confidence and have fun with Johnny Robert, Try Drumming tutor & director. - Private one to one music tuition in drums - Develop technique & fundamental skills specific to music theory and... Read more

Open Tuesday to Friday 9:30am-12:30pm ​We are a long-established, friendly Early Childhood facility located in front of Ruamahunga Park and the Manawatu River; which both provide us with wonderful opportunities for excursions and exploration in our own community. ​ Our tamariki (children) are engaged in holistic learning experiences that enrich their understanding of the world around them. They are able to do this within a safe environment alongside their family and whanau (family/extended... Read more

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

Lots of hugs childcare is the leading early childhood education centre in Palmerston North. We can provide caring & friendly support for your child development. Lots of Hugs Childcare mission is to provide safe, affordable, high quality education and care in a home environment where every child is respected and valued. At Lots of Hugs Childcare we consider a child's early years to be extremely important, and it is our role to provide professional, caring and friendly support to assist your child's... Read more

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

Lollipop's Playland & Café Come for a party, come for a play! Read more

Hi! My name is Ben Lim, currently 26 years old, and I have been instructing and playing the violin in Singapore and New Zealand for the past 10 years to students of all ages; from children from 3 years old to adults well over 60! I have a wide range of repertoire, syllabus (suzuki method, etc) and methodology to cater for all students, delivered though the most interesting ways as possible. I am certified in ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) for music performance (violin Grade... Read more

Traditional Japanese Karate: Member of JKF Wado Kai Japan Why Learn Karate Appealing to men, women and children, karate provides a safe and healthy means of learning how to protect oneself. Karate will improve fitness, flexibility, agility, confidence and self-awareness. Karate is a combination of kicking, punching, striking and blocking techniques. Karate is universally recognized as one of the most comprehensive of all martial arts and is ideally suited to combat the stresses of modern... Read more

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. Read more

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

Massey Kids' Club is an out of school care centre. We offer after school and school holiday programmes for ages 5 to 13 in a caring and friendly environment bound by the virtue of respect for one another. We are an MSD approved OSCAR centre. Read more

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

Try Music is a private music school based in the heart of Palmerston North, Manawatu, delivering professional Music Lessons. Try Music takes pride on delivering exceptional quality tuition. Our lessons are tailored to each individuals needs. Were not your typical music school. Learn new musical skills, develop confidence and have fun with the Try Music Tutors. - Private one to one music tuition in drums, guitar, bass and piano - Develop technique & fundamental skills specific to music theory... Read more

Violin teaching for ages 7 and over, beginner to grade 5 level. Read more

A locally-owned and operated indoor activity and trampoline park - fun for all ages! We have a dedicated trampoline area for littlies, foam pits below trampolines, climbing wall, balance beam and rolling log. An Olympic trampoline (sometimes called a ‘super’ or ‘euro’) keeps the older kids entertained and we also have a Ninja Assault Course and Bubble soccer arena that is on an air track. Special pre-school sessions for under 110cm kids during term time too - with a free mini-muffin and fluffy for... Read more

Feral facepainting and body art Creating memories... Specializing in Airbrush body art and Facepainting. We use professional face and body grade paints and inks. Available for birthday parties, hens parties, corporate, school gala, fund raising events. Read more

Early Childhood Educator for Birth to 6 years.Free Parent Education Programme for all. Park like grounds with the Esplanade behind us for larger walks and play. Read more

Our club was established in 1985 and offers training in self-defence, physical fitness and character education. Our instructor started training in 1974. He is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt and International Instructor. He also runs training courses on behalf of ITFNZ throughout the country for upcoming new instructors. The minimum age of membership of our club is four years and there is no maximum. Our national body is the International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand, which... Read more

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

The Buzz Holiday Programme is fun with games and crafts. Children Years 1 - 9 Summer Buzz is happening 2015/16, 8.30 am - 5.30 pm. December 21 - 23 January 11 - 15 Read more

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Auckland War Memorial Museum is New Zealand's first Museum. The Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. The Museum is a war memorial for the province of Auckland and holds one of New Zealand's top three heritage libraries. It has pre-eminent Māori and Pacific collections, significant natural history resources and major social and military history collections, as well as decorative arts and pictorial collections. Read more