Close Quarters Combat (CQC) can be described as a modern day realistic self defence system. It's really a mix of many different styles of martial arts in addition to military and police tactics. CQC can be taught to everybody; young and old, the fit and the unfit. It's a highly effective form of street self defence, the main objective being to help develop the ability to quickly and efficiently defend yourself, a friend or loved one against a violent attack. CQC will show you ways to use any part... Read more

Complete Physio Beachlands offers sports physio, post-op rehab physio, work related injury physio, acupuncture, sports massage and musculoskeletal physio to Beachlands, Maraetai and Whiftord adults and children. We are ACC registered so no need to visit your GP first. We are also Careway registered so you may be eligible for free physio and gym sessions (Careway is 100% funded through ACC). Contact us today to find out more. Read more

The Waiheke Recreation Centre is a central asset to the local Waiheke community for sports and recreation. It’s the only indoor sporting facility on the island and is a very popular asset during the Winter months. Built in 1991 by Auckland City Council, it’s run on a Not For Profit / Charitable basis on a “shared usage” model. During the day, the local High School has exclusive usage. After 4pm, at weekends & during school holidays, it becomes a public facility where a number of User Groups... Read more

Waiheke Junior Golf programme each Thursday at the club during term time. Under 5yrs casual playgroup, 9am-9:30am, Primary School 3-4pm, Intermediate / High School 4-5pm. Email for more information or to register. Read more

Bouncing Kiwi's castle hire provides affordable bouncing castles for children's parties and other events around the Auckland region. Read more

Maraetai Sailing Club offers learn to sail programmes for juniors from the age of 9years old and above on Sundays. Adult learn to sail is also available. Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons are the learn to race with adults and children welcome to participate. Learn to windsurf and paddleboard is also available and we have gear available to hire. Read more

Calling all family detectives! If you love doing challenging things as a family, solving puzzles and mysteries or you just love to try new experiences, then Escape HQ is just what you're after! Escape HQ is Auckland's most premium and immersive real live interactive escape room experience. Teams of up to six people are locked in a room for 60 minutes and must find clues, crack puzzles and solve the crime before time runs out! It's non-stop, adrenalin pumping, brain activity at its best! Current... Read more

We provide award-winning dance classes for children from 6 months to 6 years. By learning through play, our qualified and welcoming teachers give babies, toddlers, preschoolers and young children the chance to dance, have fun and make friends in their own unique way. Our babyballet pre school dance classes are bringing joy to thousands of kids as we make learning to dance an unforgettable and magical experience for you and your little star! The successful babyballet programme, founded 19 years ago... Read more

Howick Golf Club a Great Place to Play our Game. East Auckland Golf facility boasts some of the best views of the Auckland Harbour and surrounding Islands. Access to the course is among the easiest in Auckland. Carts, club and trundler hire available giving all East Auckland and the wider community a wonderful exercise and playing opportunity. Come feel the wonder and share a beer in the Gazebo post match.. Read more

Born in Taiwan, Frankie started playing violin and piano at the age of 6 and had his first concert three years after. Frankie has played in orchestras from the age of 10, beginning with amateur orchestras such as the Classical Youth Orchestra in Taiwan and the Academy of Strings in New Zealand. In recent years he has moved on to professional orchestras such as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Pipers Sinfonia. Frankie received his ATCL diploma in 2006 and was awarded second runner up in... Read more

Principal Maree Montford ARAD[Solo Seal] RADRTS Senior Teacher Carl Myers RADRTS Former Senior Principal Dancer with Royal Ballet, and Director of International Dance Academy Chrischurch The school offers Ballet tuition from Primary to Advanced 2 levels. Royal Academy of Dance examination training Carl teaches all classes from beginners, Grade 5 to Advanced 2. Read more

Te Tuhi's name was gifted by local tangata whenua Ngāi Tai and is in reference to their ancestor Manawatere a great explorer who signalled his arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand by making his tuhi, or mark, on a pohutukawa tree using karamea, a red ochre. Te Tuhi, strives to live up to this legacy of exploration by being one of New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art spaces known for its core function of commissioning ambitious new artworks by a diverse selection of artists. The organisation is also... Read more

We run Messy Play Events for preschoolers around Auckland, currently in Meadowbank and Takapuna. You can book and pay online for as many or as few as you like. Mess it up is developmental messy play, where your child can explore, discover, think, learn and problem solve using all their senses. Messy or sensory play helps connect neural pathways to aid brain development in early childhood. We use many different sensory and messy mediums in each session such as edible finger paint, tempera... Read more

Come and Learn to Sail at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club which is based in Half Moon Bay, Auckland and sail around the Tamaki River area. Bucklands Beach Yacht Club is one of Auckland's few Sailing clubs that cover everything from Junior Learn to Sail (age 8-14) in our Optimists & Sunbursts to Adult Learn to Sail in our Keel Boats; and also focuses on the School Team Sailing Program. We also have a Centreboard division where the children train in Optimists for the Green Fleet. We have a variety of... Read more

Would your child love to play guitar? There is no better way to learn to play guitar than with the guidance and support of a great guitar teacher. If your child has never played before, lessons at Auckland Guitar School will give them the best start possible. Does your child play guitar already, but they’re not really getting anywhere? Perhaps your child has tried to teach themselves online (with YouTube etc) and realised that they’re making slow progress, or has been having lessons elsewhere... Read more

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

We are a "Home away from Home" childcare centre based in East Tamaki offering FREE CHILDCARE for up to 40 hours per week: Ages 0-3 years: Two Years Free Childcare Ages 3-6 years: One Year Free Childcare We know that times are tough because of covid-19 and we understand that parents need care for their children so, we are here to help! We have limited spaces so call now or call in and see us. We are open from 6.30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Read more

I am a qualified NZ Suzuki teacher trainer in cello with 25 years experience. My studios are in Westmere, Waiheke Island and via Skype. Check out my web site for more photos or for more information on the Suzuki Method. Read more

Award-winning babyballet is New Zealand's favourite dance school for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 years. Pre-school dance and music-to-movement ballet classes. With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet syllabus offers four key stages of ballet and tap classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect while developing their basic ballet technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm. All... Read more

I have been playing Violin for a total of 17 years. I started when I was 7 and by the time I got to Intermediate I was put into the Senior School Orchestra. From the age of 13 I played in various youth orchestras including The Aotea Youth Symphony. While in the School Orchestra and the Aotea Youth Symphony I had the opportunity to perform in some of Australiasias best venues including St Patricks Cathedral, St Micheals Cathedral, The Auckland Town Hall (both chambers) supporting International... Read more

New Shoots Pakuranga/Botany Childcare Centre New Shoots early childhood centre is a beautiful, boutique home-away-from-home located conveniently between Pakuranga, Botany and Highland Park. From the scent of home cooking to the sound of giggling children, our purpose-built centre delights the senses the moment you walk through the door. New Shoots Pakuranga is proudly part of Enviroschools - an environment action-based programme with a kaupapa of empowering tamariki to create a healthy, peaceful... Read more