Efil Doog Garden of Art & eco Park is NZunique Garden setting with Ponds, streams, glow worms and sculptures and forest/bush covering 268 acre (108 Ha) Featuring a large Rhododendron collection in the 11.5 arce (4.4 Ha) of Gardens and is one of the founding “Garden of Regional Significance” awarded by the New Zealand Garden Trust. The Efil Doog Gardens are at Cloustonville in the Akatarawa Valley (near Upper Hutt, Wellington – 12 km from State Highway 2 and 22 km from State Highway 1 from Waikane... Read more

A caring and nurturing early childhood centre with passionate teachers and high qualified teacher ratio. There is a designated area for our under two's and over two's, but we are a family orientated business, so the two sides visit and mix with each other as well. Read more

affordable school holiday programme, child care and activities during the holidays. work and income subsidies are available to qualifying families. your fees may even be fully paid for - no charge to you! check Kids Domain out now! Servicing Maungaraki School, Waterloo School, Our Lady of the Rosary School Waiwhetu, Gracefield School, Hutt Central School, Petone Central School, Wilford School, Randwick School, SS Peter and Paul School, Arakura School, Wainuiomata Primary School, Avalon Intermediate,... Read more

Creators at Home is the home- based childcare programme under the not-for-profit Creators Educational Trust. We are a nation wide educational support service for children 0-5 who are cared for by private educators, family members or a nanny. We have experienced and highly trained visiting teachers who support new and experienced educators and we also offer weekly playgroups and gymnastics in different areas. For more in-depth information please visit our website Read more

Montessori Playgroup at Wa Ora Montessori School, Lower Hutt: Play alongside your child whilst learning about the Montessori philosophy. Attached to Wa Ora Montessori School, located at 278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, the school offers education for children aged from 18 months to 18 years old. Playgroup opening times are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 11am during term time. The cost of attending one morning of playgroup per week per term is $100 per child. Please call us to arrange... Read more

Taita Cricket is a large successful senior club in the Wellington region with eight teams playing for the club this season, we have also instigated a junior coaching program in the local primary and intermediate schools to provide have a go coaching to students not normally exposed to cricket. This season coming, we will have three Premier teams, two twenty twenty teams, including one ladies team and three one day teams plus 2 junior teams In 2022/23 Taita Premiers won the T20, One Day Ewen... Read more

Shine Montessori Educare offers a unique educational opportunity for toddlers and preschoolers aged 6months -5 years. Our curriculum blends Montessori ideology, fundamental Christian values, and child interest activities. We are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that enable children to develop independence, confidence and high levels of competency. Our qualified and experienced ECE and Montessori teachers act as the dynamic link between the child and the prepared environment.... Read more

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... Read more

Golf Club providing 18-Hole and 6-Hole course, full practice facilities and range. Proshop and Clubhouse services including cafe and bar. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Silverstream 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 Silverstream, Upper Hutt Wellington, are taught by passionate... Read more

Jumping Beans offers fun, child-centred, physical activity and movement to music classes for babies and pre-schoolers ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Jumping Beans goal is to nurture happy, healthy, confident children by supporting Parents/Caregivers and Early Childhood Teachers with fun, interactive physical activity programmes. Jumping Beans is evidence based and designed to develop key movement and safety skills, brain pathways, language, self-esteem and self-regulation. Custom designed, colourful... Read more

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

PORIRUA INDOOR SPORTS - NETBALL AND FOOTBALL LEAGUES FOR ADULTS & KIDS Porirua Indoor Sports runs 6-a-side netball leagues for adults on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights. It's $48 per team per week for every night except Friday. It's $42 on a Friday night. You can have 8 players in your team (includes 2 subs), or just turn up with 6 players. Three males maximum on court at a time as long as they are in a different position, i.e. link or centre, attack and defence, i.e. you can't... 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

Vibe is a Youth One Stop Shop providing free confidential health and support for Hutt Valley people aged 10-24. Read more

Hutt Valley GymSports (HVGS) is a gymnastics club. We teach and deliver children’s and young adults’ gymnastics programmes. We also offer holiday programmes, preschool classes, group bookings and birthday parties. Our programmes suit gymnasts of all ages and abilities – from pre-schoolers and recreational gymnasts to national and international competitors. Gymnastics is a great way to build fitness, agility and co-ordination, strength, flexibility and self-discipline. It’s also social and a... Read more

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Melling Kindergarten is open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we have children from 2 - 5 years of age. We offer 5 free 4 hour sessions a week for 3 - 5 year olds. This means your child will have access to quality education and care for up to 4 hours a day, every day of the week, for free. We are open all year round and only close for statutory holidays. We are very fortunate to have an enormous outdoor environment, an ideal back drop for children's learning and development where... Read more

PRIME Music Academy is run by NZ music icon ANITA PRIME LAMA Los Angeles Music Award winner and recent USA Billboard top 40 charting artist. In addition to her own career as a recording artist, Anita has participated on many international releases as a studio session vocalist, lyricist and vocal coach, and continues to be in high demand in the USA, Canada, and Europe for her unique vocal abilities among well-known music producers, labels and music business professionals. A wonderful bonus for students... Read more

SPACE NZ Trust works in collaboration with community organisations across New Zealand to offer the Supporting Parents Alongside Childrens Education (SPACE) programme. SPACE is a programme mainly for first time parents and their babies. Sessions run weekly for 3 – 4 terms extending through the first year of your child’s life. SPACE offers parents the opportunity to meet and get to know other new parents; discussions on relevant child development and parenting topics; play sessions with equipment... Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more

WRK teaches the martial arts style of Shotokan (Kenkojuku) Karate. Our classes are held in the Moera Community Hall on Monday's from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. We welcome all contact from new comers. Read more

School holiday programmes lower hutt for 5-14year old children Kids Domain has been operating since 2002 when the Lower Hutt centre opened. The Stokes Valley centre has been operating since 2006. Check out our holiday programmes on our website and secure your spots now EARLYBIRD SPECIALS PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS WORK AND INCOME SUBSIDIES Kids Domain have 6 programmes operating: Stokes Valley Before School Care Stokes Valley After School Care Stokes Valley Holiday Programme Lower Hutt... Read more