Carterton Playcentre is a parent collective that offers great Early Childhood Education where we believe parents are the first and best educators for their children. We cater for children birth to school age and offer a variety of play experiences across 16 different areas of play. As well as regular trips and experiences in the community, it is a place of fun for children and support and community for parents and caregivers. We run three mornings a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs 9-12) during school terms.... Read more

Welcome to The Highwayman Motel. Your hosts Kylie and Mark would like to invite you to come and enjoy their hospitality. With an affordable range of accommodation we have something to suit everyone. From studio units to a one, two or three bedroom apartment, all spacious and well equipped. Our 21 units are surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens for you to enjoy, with BBQ facilities and outdoor seating beside the swimming pool, spa and children’s play area If you don’t want to cook, we can cook... Read more

Wonderful panoramic views as you play • 18 or 9 hole rounds with reasonable green fees • Flexible tee times • Clubs and carts for hire • Fully stocked All Teed Up Pro Shop with on site Professionals • Café & Bar facilities • Course hireage for Corporate or Fundraising Tournaments Read more

Aratoi Museum has offered activities for children for decades. We welcome school groups, and we run activities during school holidays. We have two annual student exhibitions: Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Show and NZQA Top Art exhibition. Please telephone us from 10am to 4:30 to see what's on offer now. OUR MUSEUM • Aratoi Museum is the largest museum in the Wairarapa and specializes in Wairarapa social history, NZ art & Māori taonga • Our special focus is on artists & issues of... Read more

Art classes after-school and holiday classes for children who like to make, create and invent. For ages 5-12, Tuesday or Wednesday (5-8 yrs) and Thursday (9-12 yrs). The art classes are from 3.30 - 5.15pm, however children can arrive from 3pm onwards. There is a late-stay option until 6.30pm, so the classes can extend as an after-school programme. Online booking is on my WEBSITE. Payment by credit card has no additional fees. * Qualified primary teacher and artist * 15 years' experience... Read more

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... Read more

The Kapiti Gymnastics Club, a not for profit community focused organisation, offering preschool and recreational gym, as well as competitive gymnastics and cheerleading. All of our programmes are gymnastics skills based while also developing children’s confidence, co-ordination and flexibility. Our main focus is for children to have fun and learn in a safe environment. Our programme is designed to provide fun action-packed activities that develop body awareness, body management, the brain,... Read more

wairarapa,s best kept secrect were you will find everything from dolls to tractors including 1891 milking machines working gramophones phones, toys rock collection groserry items lawnmowers radios, typewriters, telephone collection stoves fridges books washing machines working plus 100s more items to numerous too mection Read more

Need to work through these School Holidays or simply can't think of anything exciting that will keep the kids constantly entertained? Simply ENROL ONLINE, email or call our friendly team. LOCATIONS - Waitohu School Hall (Otaki), Kapanui School Hall (Waikanae) Kenakena School Hall (Paraparaumu) Let the FUN begin. Exciting Junior Program (5-9yrs) and Cool Senior Kids Program (10-13yrs). Fun for girls and boys. Awesome EXPERIENCED team of leaders. Action packed in venue days and amazing day trips.... Read more

El Rancho is located on the stunning Kapiti Coast alongside both the Waikanae River and Waikanae Beach. El Rancho hosts over 17,000 guests each year, including individuals, families and over 250 different regional and national groups. The main services offered include accommodation, catering, conferences, ministry programmes and activities. El Rancho’s guests span all ages and demographics. Generations of people have been touched by El Rancho’s generous hospitality. Read more

Efil Doog Garden of Art & eco Park is NZunique Garden setting with Ponds, streams, glow worms and sculptures and forest/bush covering 268 acre (108 Ha) Featuring a large Rhododendron collection in the 11.5 arce (4.4 Ha) of Gardens and is one of the founding “Garden of Regional Significance” awarded by the New Zealand Garden Trust. The Efil Doog Gardens are at Cloustonville in the Akatarawa Valley (near Upper Hutt, Wellington – 12 km from State Highway 2 and 22 km from State Highway 1 from Waikane... Read more

We operate a Cadet Drum Corp at the TMC Upper Hutt. We have snare, tenor and bass drum lessons, with marching involved too. Ages 12 1/2 to 18 years Open to all genders. Meet 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Mondays ( school term only ). Read more

Piano lessons all levels, theory, adult beginners, examination work, piano accompanying. Read more

Kapiti Cycles specialises in bicycle services, repairs, accessories and sales. They are certified cycle technicians who are keen to provide you and your bike with quality workmanship and exceptional services. Opening hours are 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 8am to 1pm. Owned and operated by Paul Cockburn, a bike enthusiast with over 17 years in the industry, you can confidently trust Kapiti Cycles to treat your bike with the same level of care irrespective of the size of the job. Kapiti... Read more

A rural tennis club with six grass and two astro courts. We offer junior tennis, business house, mid-week ladies, active tennis coaching and club representative teams. We also run the very popular Over The Hill tournament at the beginning of January. Established in 1905 the club has become part of the Martinborough landscape. It is about to upgrade the astro courts with a new surface and lights so they can be used for hockey and netball in the winter months. The club has over 100 members, with many... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Silverstream and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand'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 Silverstream, Upper Hutt Wellington, are taught by passionate... Read more

Sing and Sign is an award-winning UK programme which teaches parents and caregivers baby sign the fun way - through music. Baby sign is lovely because you can encourage communication with baby before they can speak, and it takes lots of frustration out of the early years! I took Sing and Sign classes as a new parent and though I was sceptical at first, before long I absolutely loved it. As well as being entertaining, Sing and Sign also offered a useful, practical skill, taught in such a fun and... Read more

Hey there, my name is AJ Crawshaw and I have been a successful musician and music teacher on the Kapiti Coast for eleven years. Six years ago I opened a music school, which has been growing ever since, and our lessons now cover a growing range of instruments and styles. We pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teachers and lessons. Our lessons are fun, engaging, student driven and skill based. Book a free trial lesson today :) Currently we teach guitar, piano, keyboard, singing,... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Waikanae Memorial 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 Waikanae, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Music lessons for piano and singing. Early Childhood music classes, including babies, pre-school and music experience. Group work available too! Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more