Hosting a Budget-Friendly Kids' Birthday Party
Adventure: Embrace New Zealand's natural beauty by planning an outdoor adventure. Hiking, nature scavenger hunts, and stargazing are fantastic options.
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Jumping Castles for Kids
Do your kids have energy to burn? Let them bounce it away in a jumping castle!
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Community centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
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Angling for Kids
Angling - fishing with a hook and line - is a popular pastime, particularly on a sunny afternoon. Since primitive times people have caught fish to eat and this habit has evolved over the years into both a relaxing leisure pursuit and a fiercely competitive sport that appeals to adults and kids alike.
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Tennis for Kids
Get your kids to take part in this popular competitive sport! Kids can start learning from a young age, and will enjoy watching their skill improve. Doubles or singles, with family or with friends, your children will love sharing their progress.
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Soccer's Heritage: Shaping New Zealand's Soccer Clubs and Nurturing Young Talents
The history of soccer is a tale of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This beautiful game has left an indelible mark on New Zealand's children and soccer clubs. It has provided countless kids with a platform to develop not only their soccer skills but also the values and character traits that will serve them well throughout their lives.
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Taekwondo for Kids
For a martial art that can build kids' confidence and self esteem why not try taekwondo?<br>It has evolved into a form of self defence and even an Olympic level game!
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Ballet Dancing for Kids
A graceful and academic art that your child will love to perform. They can start learning from any age and will learn discipline and elegance among the many other benefits this classical art provides.
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Cheerleading for Kids
Cheerleading is a great way to participate in the excitement of sporting events! It is extremely popular among young girls and it can be a great way to improve physical fitness and make friends.
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How to avoid kids' birthday party pressure
With the rising popularity of Pinterest, today’s parents are under more pressure to create the ‘perfect’ party for their child’s birthday than previous generations of mums and dads. Sure, our parents had books of party ideas and our Grandmothers the Ladies Home Journal, but advice on how to throw a memorable child’s party has truly reached new heights with the advent of Pinterest, Google image search and niche parenting blogs.
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Planning Your Kid's Epic Superhero-Themed Birthday Party
Start by picking a superhero theme that resonates with your child's Kiwi spirit. While the classics like Spider-Man and Wonder Woman are still popular, consider introducing some homegrown heroes like Captain New Zealand or Maori Warriors into the mix. This unique twist adds a local touch to the celebration.
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Theme Parks for Kids
Theme parks are a great weekend activity for the whole family to enjoy. With adventure, movie, and water themes, you're sure to find a park that everyone will love!
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Cycling for Kids
Get your kids into the cycling world, a very versatile sport! <br><br>In New Zealand there are many ways kids can get involved in cycling both competitively and for leisure.
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Aquariums for Kids
If your kids need a bit of soothing without running the risk of boredom setting in, why not take them to the local aquarium? An aquarium is a transparent container filled with water which contains fish or other marine life for people to observe. Most public aquariums have a number of different tanks which house a wide range of species of fish and aquatic plants.
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Baseball for Kids
If your kids are team sports players who are looking for something new, they might like to try baseball. Baseball can be a fabulous activity for kids with energy to burn. It's a relatively simple game, played with a bat and a ball between two opposing teams. Teams take turns to hit the ball and try to run around a diamond shaped course before the ball is caught and returned by the opposing team. The team with the most 'runs' at the end wins the game.
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Why Kiwi Kids Adore Martial Arts Fitness
Kids start with foundational techniques and steadily progress towards advanced skills, marking their journey with achievable milestones. This structured pathway instills perseverance and dedication in Kiwi children as they strive towards their objectives.
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A Kiwi Kickstart: Karate for Kids and Family Fitness in New Zealand
Sharing a hobby like Karate can create stronger emotional bonds within the family. You'll share experiences and have common goals, fostering a sense of togetherness that's truly precious.
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Activity and Party Planners for Kids
If you want your next kids' party to be a raging success, consider bringing in some professional help: party planners!
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Percussions For Kids
Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments!<br><br>Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!
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Bagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
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