At ActiveActivities we are building the most comprehensive online marketplace of activities for kids in New Zealand where you can find kids activities for all occasions and contact providers quickly and easily.

Our mission is to connect parents and carers with activities for children and make it quick and easy to find, compare and select the best things to do for kids and events for kids based on your search criteria.

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Horse Riding for Kids

Horse riding is a great activity that gives your child contact with animals and nature , and helps develop maturity and responsibility.

A magician with thrill and delight your children with the mysteries of the universe

Magicians for Kids

For a truly enchanting kids' party, consider bringing in a magician!

Bass Guitar For Kids

Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar! Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!

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.

Yoga For Kids

Calm your kids down with a session of soothing yoga! It is also a great way to get fit and improve your kids’ posture!

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.

It's never too young to start beach sports

Beach Sports for Kids

A great way to enjoy the weekend with your family! Most beach sports are accessible to kids of all ages. Learn what you need to know about the kinds of sports you can play on the beach with your kids.

How to Encourage Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument

There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.

Rugby League is great for cardiovascular health

Rugby League for Kids

A great team sport for kids who want to get physical! Rugby League provides many benefits, including the development of coordination, communicatio,n and strategy.

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.

Camping for Kids

If you want a cheap family holiday which combines fun, adventure, and plenty of activities for kids look no further! Camping, in a moveable tent or caravan, is a relaxing and affordable outdoor activity that can be enjoyed in a number of locations from national parks to beaches.

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!

Young track cyclists compete in a veladrome

Track cycling for kids

Introduce your children to track cycling! Looking for healthy and affordable activities for kids? Track cycling could be the perfect option!

A young horse rider is guided by her horse groom

Equestrian for kids

Do your kids love horses? Let them try activities for young equestrians and equestriennes! Equestrianism is one of the most popular recreational activities for kids in New Zealand. It is also a fun outdoor family activity!

A Parent's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Karate Dojo for Your Child in New Zealand

Communication is the secret sauce. How does the dojo keep you posted about your child's feats? Are they all about teamwork? A dojo that ropes in parents and keeps them in the loop is a dojo that's got its heart in the right place.

Scouts develops friendship and achievements

Scouts for Kids

Are you in search of a kids' activity that will promote your child's mental, social, and physical development? How about the Scouts? The first Boy Scouts organisation was founded in England as a way to teach boys survival skills, hard work, and comradeship. The first New Zealand Boy Scout camp was started in 1908, and Scouts New Zealand is now a national movement and community institution, which provides a wide range of camps and activities for children of all ages.

Badminton for Kids

Badminton - a growing sport that can be played in the backyard or competitively on the court! Great for fitness and fun and one of the activities for kids that can be enjoyed in the backyard during school holidays and weekends!

National parks are great to discover nature in family

National Parks for Kids

Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve New Zealand wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.

Beading for kids

Let your kids design and create their own jewellry through beading! Beading offers colorful projects that your kids can enjoy that will also make way for their creative sides to shine.

Beach volley is a great summer family game!

Beach Volleyball for your Kids

Make a trip to the beach even more fun with a game of volleyball! Popular during the summer, it?s a great form of exercise and loads of fun!