your local after school care provider - before school care, after school care, holiday programmes. Your child can meet new friends from all over the hutt valley region. If you are a working or studying parent and need before/after school care or just want to do something different with your child over the school holidays then come and try our term programmes or school holiday programmes. Work and income subsidies are available We cater for children with disabilities Transportation to and... Read more

Inverlochy provides art education, classes for adults, teens and children. Our Children's after school classes and Holiday programmes have been running for 20 or more years and have earned an enviable reputation for teaching children the fundamentals of serious art practice while having lots of fun. We believe in mixing the traditional with the contemporary; using New Zealand and international artist's work as a model so that students produce wonderful art pieces using various media and making... Read more

We love to celebrate the natural inquisitiveness, curiosity and imagination of children. By working alongside children, encouraging independent learning through the following of their own curiosity, helping them to gather knowledge and information along the way, we empower them to become independent lifelong learners, full of potential and unlimited possibilities. We continuously strive to celebrate and be the best childcare centre in Wellington by providing: -Superb child to teacher ratio for... Read more

Wadestown Crèche is a high quality, family-focussed Early Childhood Education centre offering part-time sessions for pre-school children aged 12 months - 4 years. Our team of experienced fully qualified teachers supports each child’s development and learning through play, rich and varied experiences and stable routines. We're in the heart of Wadestown, on CBD fringe and serving families from Karori to Khandallah and beyond. Your choice of sessions: Short (for all children): 8.20am – 12.30pm... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Johnsonville Prime 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 Johnsonville, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Karori and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to 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 Karori, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

SPACE Wellington Playcentre Association SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) aims to promote the value of parenthood and offers ongoing support for new families. Read more

Let your child unleash their inner creativity in Wellington's newest boutique sewing classes based in a home-based studio in Northland. Learn to make bags, dresses, shorts, Pajamas, and much more in our term-long courses and holiday programs available for those aged 8-13. Annalee's courses are designed for all. Starting as a total Newbie, your child can work their way up through the levels building on their sewing skills and increasing level of difficulty. Read more

A world-first eco-sanctuary home to some of NZ's most endangered native animals, including tuatara, kiwi and giant wētā, all living wild just ten minutes from downtown Wellington. Read more

We offer a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz Tap & Contemporary in 2 handy locations, including a purpose built Studio in Mount Cook and junior classes in Hataitai. For our youngest dancers, we have a fabulous program called READY SET DANCE. These are one hour combo class that includes jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, music and are a whole lot of FUN for girls and boys. Targeting ages 2-5 year olds, the specially designed Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap exercises are perfect for both boys and... Read more

Wellington City Libraries provides a wide range of services for children of all ages, including baby music sessions, preschool storytimes, online bookclubs and holiday activities. We support children's development and learning by providing print and digital collections, and expert librarians to help children find reading materials and expertly navigate the information environment. Head into your local library to hang out, use the wifi, play with Lego, read a book, do your homework, or attend a programme... Read more

Long-established, active and friendly aikido club located on level 1 in the big yellow Animates building. During term times we hold children's classes at 5:30pm Mondays and teenagers classes at 5:30pm Wednesdays. All details on our website - come and check us out: first three lessons free. Read more

Where imagination begins'. Drama workshops and classes for little people. Birth to BIG kids. Incorporating the strands and principles of Te Whariki. Communication Exploration Empowerment Belonging Contribution with some magic, some literacy, some imagination and some FUN! Bespoke Drama workshop birthday parties. 45minutes of fun and creativity. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Waterloo and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to 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 in Waterloo, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who... Read more

Yoga for the People is Wellington's only specialised Bikram Yoga studio, which also offers Yin and Hot Pilates. Whether you want to strengthen your body, improve your mobility or calm your mind our yoga and hot pilates classes will help. They are designed for people like you young, old, fit, broken and everything in between! We are the only studio in Wellington offering Bikram Yoga and we run three warm classes to complement this sequence. Our teachers are all highly-qualified, and the studio is... Read more

Quality karate instruction to children and adults. All instructors internationally certified. Read more

Wellington Botanic Garden offers free access to unsurpassed views, unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens. Start your visit at the Treehouse Visitor Centre. Grab a bag of duck food and check out the children’s corner for kid friendly activities you can do in the garden. Explore new areas or visit old favourites. The Children’s Play Area has a flying fox and grassy hills for rolling competitions. Come play under our trees and... Read more

Rugby Union club with teams for all grades; senior, junior & social teams. If you are looking to play Rugby this season contact our Rugby Development Officer below: Kas Lealamanua Read more

Embark on a journey of personal growth at Lower Hutt Kyokushin Karate Club. Led by Sensei Paul (4th Dan) who lived and trained in Japan for 18 years, classes blend traditional Kyokushin techniques with modern teaching methods to ensure a realistic and effective approach to self-defense and physical fitness. Join a community that fosters discipline, respect, and self development. From ages 6+, Hutt Valley Dojo will forge you into a healthier, stronger and more resilient version of you. Training... Read more

Kids 4 Drama provides quality community based drama classes in Lower Hutt, Johnsonville and Newtown, as well as offering in school drama classes. We focus on teaching practical performance skills. We write our own lessons and ensure we build skills and confidence in a fun and safe environment. We also offer touring theatre in education productions, local performances, full scale productions and more! Get in touch with us today to find out more Read more

Get on Up and Get on Down at CubaDupa 2016! CubaDupa is Wellington’s vibrant street festival revering the epic creative spirit of Cuba Street and the Wellington community. Over the weekend of 19th and 20th March 2016, Wellington’s most iconic street is transformed to a magical interactive playground of delight, sound and taste. CubaDupa brings all walks of life together in an immersive experience to ‘get on up’ during the day or ‘get on down’ in the evening – restaurants will spill into... Read more

CALLING ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 3.5 to 7 YEAR OLDS. LET'S BUILD ACTIVE, CONFIDENT AND MINDFUL KIDS! Join us for Physical Stories for Kids, an after-school activity for children in Wellington! During every class, Joanne presents an energetic, interactive programme that uses a range of drama exercises, kids yoga, songs, and reflection time, to build on children's concentration, confidence and collaboration skills. Kids love stories and they are one of the best ways of teaching and conveying... Read more

Callaghan Equestrian Centre is a fully equipped indoor riding school in the heart of Ohariu Valley offering riding lessons to beginners, experienced riders and competitive equestrian athletes no matter what your discipline. We also run School Holiday Programmes, Birthday Parties, Pony Club and more. Read more

Based in Wellington, Crafty Parties NZ runs birthday parties designed to inspire creative minds. Our aim is to make parties FUN for both parents and kids parents can relax and enjoy the celebration while our trained tutors ensure the children have FUN as they complete a craft project they will be proud to bring home. It's as easy as 1,2,3,4. 1. Our place or yours? 2. Choose your preferred date and time - we'll check the bookings. 3. Pick your project from a large range of crafty options. 4. Pay... Read more

We are a rapidly growing not-for-profit sports organisation with a vision to provider our community the best badminton experience. We are located in Taylor Park, Tawa, Wellington with a purpose-built stadium featuring 6 international standard badminton courts, along with changing/shower facility, a pro shop, and conference facilities. Read more

Makara Playgroup is set in the idyllic hills of Makara in Wellington - just a 7 minute drive from Karori Park. Drop in and check us out - our sessions run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:00 (noon). During the school holidays we open on Thursdays for Play Days. Our Playgroup is situated at 29 South Makara Road, Makara, Wellington. Morning tea is provided for children - typically fruit, cheese and crackers. Tea, coffee and biscuits for the grown-ups too. Our premises can... Read more