Barnardos Home Based Early Learning is an excellent choice for families wanting nurturing care and quality early learning for their child. The benefits of Barnardos Home Based Early Learning include: 1. Conveniently located, flexible care for your whnau 2. Nurturing environment in a dedicated educators home 3. Secure relationships among a small group of children 4. Strong focus on early learning guided by Te Whariki NZs Early Childhood Curriculum 5. Local community excursions and adventures Alongside... Read more

Wyndham Playcentre is the only Early Childhood Education Centre in Wyndham. We attract families from the Wyndham township and surrounding rural areas. We have a great group of children and adults, and are parent led with everyone taking part. We offer at least 16 areas of play including sand, messy play, puzzles, books, collage, painting, carpentry and many more. We, along with all Playcentres follow Te Whariki, the early childhood curriculum. We offer a friendly environment for children to... Read more

Gore Library is a friendly community library that provides one programme during term time for children. We also hold school holiday programmes and offer reading programmes at different times of the year. Storytime - Term time on Tuesdays at 10.30am Join us for stories, rhymes and an activity. Suitable for 3-4 year olds but younger children are welcome. Read more

The Gore Historical Museum focusses on the history of Eastern Southland and the Mataura River Valley. The attractive displays include early costume and textiles, Victoriana, gold recovery, farming relics and domestic and medical memorabilia, providing an enjoyable visitor experience for all ages. Read more

Mataura Library is a friendly community library which provides one programme during term time for children. We also hold school holiday programmes and offer reading programmes at different times of the year. Story time - Term time on Fridays at 10.30am Join us for stories, rhymes and an activity. Suitable for 3-4 year olds but younger children are welcome. Read more

The City Gallery is dedicated to developing and promoting artists by fostering a dynamic and supportive environment for the arts in the Southland region. Located in one of Invercargill heritage buildings, this former Public Trust building is now a retail space and contemporary gallery. The City Gallery is regularly updated with the best in local and national exhibitions enriching the art culture in the South. The City Gallery Coordinator is appointed by the Southland Art Society Inc. with... Read more

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Winton Library is the main branch of Southland District Libraries. We have branches in Lumsden, Te Anau, Otautau, Riverton, Wyndham, and Stewart Island. In addition we operate a Mobile Library service throughout Southland. We offer school holiday programs at most of our branches and a Summer Reading Challenge from December through to January. Through term time there are Craft Clubs, Wriggle and Rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers, and Book Discussion groups. All of our Libraries supply free... Read more

Music South is Invercargill’s premium school of music, and includes a purpose built studio in Gladstone. We offer holistic tuition in most instruments, from qualified and industry experienced professional teachers, who have performed regularly on local and international stages. We offer external exams, performance opportunities, competition training, audition prep, and music therapy. We also have fun! Contact us today to secure your spot. Music South : Any Age, Any Stage. Read more