Leading the way in the education and care of New Zealand's pre-schoolers We are part of BestStart, New Zealand's largest privately owned Early Childhood Education organisation, providing care to over 16,000 children across New Zealand. BestStart's vision is to work in partnership with teachers and parents to enable children to achieve their learning potential and we are constantly looking at ways we can achieve this. ABC Riccarton has large natural outdoor spaces and a centre specific routine that... Read more

Paradise Found! Just off the beautiful Inland Scenic Route 72 a mere 45 minutes from Christchurch, Oxford is a favourite destination for Cantabrians looking to enjoy the natural unspoiled surroundings and to sample the rural bliss that the locals get to enjoy every day. Easy drive onto Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, West Coast, Methven & Geraldine Nestled against Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area alongside the cool clear Ashley River you will find the Ashley Gorge Holiday Park (a member of the... Read more

Playful music lessons that spark creativity, build community, and provide a strong musical foundation to encourage a lifelong love of music. PRESCHOOL MUSIC Preschool group music classes with a difference! The combination of music, language, and literacy means your child will be experiencing three of the best activities for developing brains. PRESCHOOL PIANO Designed especially for preschoolers, WunderKeys combines music and imagination to provide a playful introduction to individual lessons... Read more

Play Drama Workshops is an organisation that runs after school clubs, holiday workshops and drama workshops for ages 1-16! These clubs and workshops focus on two main goals: increasing creativity, and increasing confidence. Nickie aims towards these goals by focusing on two areas of drama practice; devised theatre and adaptation. At PLAY! Workshops children are encouraged to inject their own ideas into performances and the balance of working towards said performances (at the end of term of... Read more

Haere mai! Welcome to Redwood Playcentre! We are a parent co-operative, providing a rich learning environment for children, with an emphasis on the belief that children ultimately learn by doing, and exploring through play. We also believe that children reach their full potential, most successfully, when they are comfortable within their environment, and when their parents understand their development and take part in their learning process. We love to have new families join us at Redwood Playcentre.... Read more

Living Springs is a charitable trust that is based in Lyttelton Harbour, surrounded by native bush and stunning scenery. Only a 20 minute drive from Christchurch, it is the ideal location for groups to gather and enjoy the catering and accommodation while participating in a range of outdoor adventure activities. Founders Field is our new playing field offering a greater range of activities and sports to be enjoyed while at camp and includes a basketball and netball court. Activities include: Tree... Read more

Surrounded by forest and mountains yet only 2.5 kms from the centre of our Alpine Village, Smoke-free, the Forest Camp is a wonderful place to get away from it all! We have a range of cabins, self-catering kitchens, self-contained units and a lodge as well as unpowered tent/campervan sites. An ideal place for families, school camps, groups and our fully accessible units offer facilities for all. Winter time is delightful at the camp which sometimes gets snow. All our facilities are beautifully... Read more

A local approach to rock climbing Abseiling and rock climbing adventures Have a unique experience with the stunning scenery of the Akaroa habour, New Zealand. Climbing for fun and confidence Akaroa Rocks is a rock climbing and abseiling business, based in Akaroa, New Zealand, and run by Francis Streisel, a German born and qualified Climbing Instructor. Read more

Passengers meet in the morning at our base at 2136 Bealey Road Hororata. Just 35 min from Christchurch airport and 45 minutes from central Christchurch. Passengers are then transported to the best launch site for that day's weather. Flights are made at sunrise across the beautiful Canterbury Plains with stunning views from the Pacific Ocean to the snow-covered Southern Alps. Your pilot will get you to assist with inflating balloon and guide you through what to expect on your breathtaking flight.... Read more

Let Design Me Colourful create a little magic and a lot of colour at your next party or event! Whether it be a full character face, cheek art, arm designs or glitter tattoos, face painting can provide something for everyone no matter the occasion. Wonderful Entertainment for all Ages! Children and Adults can both be transformed into their favourite characters or have a bit of fun with designs! With over 10 years Professional Makeup Artistry experience in Film, Television and Theatre, Kristin Holloway... Read more

Everyone needs a superhero in their lives and let’s be honest, the best superheroes are you; the mums, dads and caregivers. Unfortunately though, these superheroes can’t be there all of the time, so let our superheroes take over when you can’t be there. The superheroes at MASH are passionate about making a positive difference in your childrens lives through role modelling, using 'old school' manners, providing new experiences and above all having a whole heap of FUN! With or without a cape &... Read more

Here at Let's Go Party we are all about bringing the fun to your door step. We know how stressful it can be gathering up all the children, working out a venue and then entertaining them. We are here to make your birthday boy or girl's party as easy as possible for you - so you can sit back and enjoy it with your children. We are all about fun filled entertainment here at Let's Go Party, and your children's enjoyment is our number one priority. We haven't been around here very long but we believe... Read more

Learn to sew with an experienced tutor. Small classes and loads of fun. You sew projects of your choice. Quality machines and tools are provided for students to use. We providing students with a positive and fulfilling experience in learning to sew and enabling them to be able to make clothes that are practical, useful, fashionable and fit well. Learn the correct techniques to develop patterns to fit your body and then sew them with a professional finish. Teaching is tailored to how you learn. Pattern... Read more

Hey there! We're Spiderhands Productions Limited, a locally-owned and operated NZ company that specializes in music instrument lessons. We're happy to teach students of any age, musical background, or skill level. Our Music Tutor, Logan, operates from his Lesson Studio in Coleridge Street, Sydenham. We offer Lessons for the following instruments: - Guitar - Bass - Drums - Piano - Ukulele. We teach Monday-Friday after school and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. If you'd like a free first... Read more

Kaiapoi's first Montessori preschool and boutique nursery for children 0-6 years. Our teaching team believe in providing a high quality educational programme for children. Children learn in a small calm learning environment. Our teachers are qualified Montessori and or Early Childhood trained teachers. The Montessori programme focuses on promoting children's independence, social skills and care for the environment. Our preschool is located in a 100 year old lovingly restored villa, out outdoor area... Read more

Classic Photo Booths set-up portable photo booths and pop-up studios at a range of events like Kids Birthday Parties, Weddings, Festivals and Corporate Events all over New Zealand. Our business is the leading phototainment brand in New Zealand, utilising the latest in photo, video and green screen technology we deliver cutting edge events for clients including Westfield, SkyTV, New World and Singapore Airlines. Every year kids birthday parties present a challenge for parents, now there is... Read more

Ashburton Athletic Club has 2 parts. Track and Field, children 7 - 15 years old. This is Wednesday nights 5.30 - 7pm around 12th October to 20th March each year with a break for Christmas holidays from about 18th December and starting again around 28th January. This takes place in the Ashburton Domain oval The winter side (Road and Crosscountry) start in March and goes thru to Mid October each year. No age limit - very youg to very old !! - Lots of jogs and a large walking group. Every Saturday... Read more

At The Ballet Academy we provide enjoyable and informative classes, resulting in a balanced education in dance. PreSchool classes for two, three and four year olds, Ballet classes from five years and Jazz classes from five years are offered. The Ballet Academy is responsible for training students from beginners to pre-professional level in technique, discipline, artistry and ethics. The lessons include dance and also dance related subjects that reflect the needs of the present dance market. Another... Read more

Little River Campground (formerly Birdlands) has something for everyone. Big enough to lose yourself in, but small enough for intimate gatherings. We also have standard cabins available to rent. We are also home to the Scary Slippery Slides- fun for all the family- old fashion fun- a hill, plastic slide and water = super fast wet fun. We are a family friendly campground and also dog friendly. A peaceful riverside camp with the lush beauty of the South Island’s West Coast yet less than an hour... Read more

TenForward is a gaming themed after school care/holiday programme and birthday party destination. Inspiring kids and their love of online and non-tech related activities! VIRTUAL REALITY AVAILABLE. We offer an amazing facility for your birthday parties of any age. We have 5 Xboxes and 10 laptops, all capable of playing Minecraft. The xboxes are filled with popular games and up to 10 players can play at once. We also offer Pixel Art, Dungeons and Dragons, speed cubing and strategy board games.... Read more

We provide Pony Parties & Farmyard Party Packages for children's entertainment with a family focus, traveling to you anywhere in Christchurch, we also offer our exciting specially designed heated indoor party venue with ponies and an array farmyard animals to enjoy. Located in Motukarara (10mins from Halswell) your child's private party includes lots of exciting activities such as: pony riding, bottle feeding the lamb, unlimited interaction with the farmyard animals, chicken egg hunt, quad bike... Read more

Check our 2-day rock climbing and abseiling course - we will look at personal safety, good belay techniques, and communication between kids. No experience is necessary for this course :) Read more

Multiples Canterbury (formally the Christchurch Multiple Birth Club) was established over 40 years ago and is a parent-led support network supporting families in their journey from expecting to raising twins, triplets and quadruplets. The Club is run by a committee which volunteers its time to provide support, education and friendship to other members to help them cope with unique situations that arise when you have more than one baby at a time. We currently have well over 300 families in... Read more

We Hire Bouncy Castles in Christchurch making Kids Birthday Parties Fun!! Read more

Baseball! A game played and loved by millions of Americans! It is a little known fact that an estimated 60 million people play baseball worldwide, with Japan being currently ranked No.1 in World Baseball. Dozens of countries around the world play the "All American Pastime" and are excelling at the sport.Here in New Zealand, one of the world's last major sporting countries to realise its passion for baseball, interest is rapidly swelling. Player numbers have grown from 600, five years ago,... Read more

Throughout NZ there are 16 YMCAs all of which share a common purpose – which is to meet and relate to the needs of people in their communities, and where they work, in a way that will encourage them to develop as individuals, express their own needs and reach their full potential. YMCAs do this through programmes and relationships, involving YMCA workers with special youth community, recreational and motivational skills, guided by the four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. The... Read more

Waimak River Riding Centre has been operating with the same owners since 2000. Located only 15mins drive from the central city we are handy for both locals and tourists alike. Come and experience our passion for the riding lifestyle in the great outdoors! Safety and enjoyment have always been a major focus of our business and we are ideally located right by the banks of the river so all treks are held within an area where traffic is strictly restricted and the horses are calm, dependable and well... Read more