Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is the home of the Big 5, New Zealand's only display of our top 5 wildlife icons - the kiwi, kea, kaka, takahe and tuatara. One of Christchurch's favourite family attractions, you'll get up close and personal with wildlife like never before. 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

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

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

Fun, safe and interactive Before School, Afterschool and School Holiday Porgrammes for 5 -13 year old kids Read more

An indoor party venue with awesome inflatables, arcade games and cafe. Open for private parties, corporate events, christmas works do's and much more. Available for as low as $250 for exclusive hire. 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

We welcome and accept movers of all ages, races, sexualities, religions, shapes and sizes! Classes available in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and yoga for ages 2yrs till adult! Come flow with us & enjoy moving in a safe & fun environment. FREE TRIAL CLASS! Read more

Provision of free, quality Early Childhood Education for three - five year olds with fully registered teacher.s Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood Vision Statement Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood. An atmosphere of open communication and respect between kaiako, children, parents/whanau and visitors promotes this. We foster Ukaipotanga through a warm, welcoming, friendly accepting and supportive environment where children and parents/whanau know they have a place. There... Read more

Centre Philosophy Our philosophy embodies the principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum. We recognise the important role parents / whànau play in a child’s education and we seek to complement and build on this. We value parent / whànau input in the daily programme. We also value the input parents have in the decision making process surrounding their child’s care and education. We believe that strong relationships between parents / whànau encourage partnerships... Read more

Volunteer life guards that partrol New Brighton beach during the summer plus we offer nipper programme for 7 yrs and up for water safety and competitions. Also 14 and over to become life guards competitive or not Read more

Fun studio and outdoor photo session for teens, children and preschoolers. Has your child (7 and up) or teen wanted to do modelling. Come have a session with Belinda who will pose your child and take amazing photos. Dance photography is also a speciality. Come see Belinda to capture your child's dance passion in an heirloom image! Preschool sessions are chaotic and lots of fun. No matter what your child's age, Belinda will create artworks for your walls! Ring for an appointment. You are welcome... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Opawa Cholmondeley 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 Opawa Cholmondeley, Christchurch are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

We offer quality education and care for children aged 0-6 years. Our 3 classrooms provide individual and group developmentally appropriate programmes that are based on children's current interests and needs. We have a robust transition to school programme that prepare children for the next stage of primary education, as well as close relationship with local schools. Our Kiwi room staff (0-2 1/2) provide a nurturing environment for infants and toddlers. They are responsive and flexible to meet the... Read more

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

We are a family orientated karate club, we do competition as well as traditional karate. Read more

An exciting family experience. Jet boat through the shallow twisting streams of the Waimakariri River. Hold on tight and feel the speed and spray as we thrill you with jet boat 360 spins. We are situated just 20 minutes north of the centre of Christchurch. Tours depart from under the Highway 1 bridge in the Waimakariri Regional Park, the entrance is located on the corner of Wrights Road and Main North Road, Kaiapoi. Bookings are essential. Pre-schoolers aged 2 - 4 are free and must be accompanied... Read more

We are a community based Pottery Studio. We offer school holiday workshops and after school workshops for kids. We offer evenings and Saturday mornings workshops. We also offer ongoing memberships for members. We have tables, shelving for storing and drying and a kiln on site. Read more

Archery club at Mandeville Sports Grounds catering to beginners through to elite competitive archers Read more

Piano and theory lessons all levels. Flute lessons for beginners up to Grade 5. Beginners and adult students welcome. Handbell lessons for children aged 4 upwards. Read more

After school drama classes for children aged 5-18 years. We have classes in Merivale, Halswell and in South Brighton. Our classes combine a structured fun-filled social environment with extensive use of improvisation and role-play to develop positive feelings of self worth and the ability to confidently express thoughts and feelings. We have age ranked classes for 5-7 years. 7-9 years and 9-13 years, 13- 18 years. Current times and costs per term are: Merivale Classes are: Monday Thumbelina,... Read more

Karate lessons for all ages. Traditional Goju Ryu style with practicle self defence that works. Come along on Tuesdays at 6:30pm until 8:00pm and try. First two lessons free. Read more

At Crowntastic, we specialise in creating magical memories for children, transforming their dreams into unforgettable memories. Our dedicated team brings magic to life through captivating entertainment, ensuring every event is filled with wonder and joy. Whether it's a birthday party, a special occasion, or just a day of fun, Crowntastic is here to make your child's imagination soar. We offer a variety of exciting packages tailored to suit every child/parents dream. Our character entertainment... Read more

Gymnastics classes, preschool classes, trampolining classes, birthday parties, school groups, high performance. Read more