Children's entertainment room in Auckland

“HOTCAKES & THE GRILL - Recommended dishes here. Recommend going when it is less busier as the service was top notch on Monday brunch, which was a big contrast to Saturday brunch where we weren't attended to. I think this is reflected in some of the reviews. Today we had Top notch service! They had fire places nearby tables which made it nice and warm on a chilly morning. Food portions were huge and we left feeling very satisfied! I would say one of the top brunch spots in Auckland CBD!”

“The variety of games is awesome especially for music games. I loved the place because of that. Also, they have very nice prizes for low amount of tickets.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Outstanding Experience — Joe’s Garage Has Our Hearts! We first discovered Joe’s Garage in Queenstown and instantly fell in love — the food, the layout, the vibe… everything was perfect. But the real star for us was the pancakes, which our daughter adored. For a whole year she talked about them and couldn’t wait to go back as we were from Auckland. So when we found out there was a Joe’s Garage in Silverdale, we were thrilled — even though we live all the way in Henderson, we were more than happy to make the trip. We finally arrived, excited and ready… only to learn that the famous pancakes are only served before 5pm, and we had arrived at 6:30pm. Our daughter was devastated, and honestly, so were we. But this is where the magic happened. Our wonderful server Tyra (who was also managing that evening) could see how much it meant to our daughter. We politely asked if there was any chance the chef might be able to make an exception. Instead of giving us a flat no, Tyra said, “Let me see what I can do.” She went to speak with the kitchen team, and came back with the most heartwarming news — their chef Hunter was willing to make a fresh batch of pancakes from scratch, just for our daughter. We were genuinely moved. This wasn’t standard service — this was above and beyond. Tyra’s kindness, and Hunter’s willingness to go out of his way, created a moment our family will never forget. Because of this experience, Joe’s Garage will forever have a special place in our hearts. Wherever we see a Joe’s Garage in the world, we’ll be loyal supporters — and our daughter will too. A massive thank you to Tyra (server & manager) and Hunter (chef) for turning a sad moment into such a beautiful memory. You made our daughter’s day, and ours. ❤️ Ray from Henderson”

“My daughter is learning swimming here through swimgym in otara and she is loving it.. ❤️”

“Free local pools. The facilities are well maintained, staff are friendly and welcoming. We’re lucky to have Otahuhu Pools in the area.”

“Had a good day here. Good for a family outing with food and bar options. Recommended. Just a FYI there are 2 archies in New Market. It's the one in the mall just incase you get lost like me haha”

“Went for Taekwondo and to play basketball before. Good spot for that.”

“Lovely friendly staff who showed me through the venue and what it has to offer.”

“Visited CAB for a JP to sign documents. Awesome experience highly recommend”

“Plenty of parking. Good space for gathering. We'll arranged kitchen space.”

“Very helpful and efficient staff”

“Awesome centre with super friendly and amazing teachers. Centre Manager Shetal always has a huge smile on her face and always welcoming. She has been awesome to deal with especially with changing timetables every week(due to shift work), always quick to clarify any questions we’ve had. My children enjoy going and always have an amazing time! Overall a great place and would definitely recommend it!”

“Awesome place to take the kids. We attended a birthday party. They set a area up for us and catered food and water. There's a Cafe with decent food. Plenty of parking It get hot during summer, keep the kids hydrated. No complaints.”

“Nice little library, reasonable busy, good place to do some paperwork. Quite busy over the school break. Community group entertaining the children, but still good area to study.”

“Nice and clean facility with enough room for family functions and community events. Will definitely refer this venue!”

“Our son started at lollipops Lynfield a month before he turned one. It’s a dreadful experience for any parent when they first drop off their kid but the team at Lollipops Lynfield was so understanding and kind and helped with this transition in a amazingly kind and thoughtful way-we can’t speak more highly of them. A year later -Our son loves going here and we trust the team and couldn’t ask for more.”

“I recently took my sons to Gravity Mt Wellington after they had been in an accident. They were quite nervous and hesitant to get back on the trampolines. I was approached by Shahad, the manager, on her day off. Even though she didn’t have to, she kindly approached us and spent time with my boys. She spoke to them gently and reassured them that they were safe. Her patience and encouragement helped them slowly build up their confidence. By the end of the visit, they were smiling, laughing, and jumping again. It was such a relief to see them enjoying themselves after everything they had been through. Shahad truly went above and beyond in a way that not many people would. I’m so grateful for her kindness and the difference she made for my family that day. We will definitely be coming back!”

“We had an amazing time celebrating my daughter’s 10th birthday with her friends at Zone Bowling Botany. We did the Two Pin kids party package, plus an additional game of bowling at the end. The staff, especially Nakita and Aazerah, were very friendly, helpful and professional. They made the day fun, easy to manage and basically stress-free. They made sure we were taken care of even before the party started, with the bonus arcade time while we were waiting for the rest to come - that was such a lovely surprise and very thoughtful! The kids had a blast, it was super fun and a memorable day for everyone! The food was delicious too! We highly recommend Zone Bowling Botany for your party needs or if you just want to have fun! Thank you so much Zone Bowling Botany team ❤️”

“BestStart Mt Eden consistently delight me with the kind, nurturing and enriching environment Ludi and her team create for the children in their care across both Pipi and Paua. Both my children have attended both Pipi (under 2's) and Paua (Over 2's) and my little one is still at Paua. The team work really hard to create a safe and fun environment that inspires curiosity and offers plenty of stimulus for creative young minds. Can't speak more highly of Ludi and her team - they're straight up awesome.”

“If you get a chance to visit/stay at Nathan Homestead i highly recommend it. We were on a tour during Art Deco Well worth the tour”

“Great shop, friendly staff always willing to help.”

“We have bought two floor beds from KitSmart. Very good quality and reasonable price. Honestly, floor beds work much better than the crib if you want to get some sleep in their younger ages when they just need you around. Our toddler barely slept in the crib and we didn’t bother to try to use it for our 2nd.”

“Well maintained by great support staff. FREE Parking. FREE WiFi. Wheel Chair Friendly. Value for Money. Can get busy at times. Coffee, Food, to buy Onsite. Place to sit and eat. Place to watch swimmers. Gym/Fitness Center inside. Basketball court inside. Aqua classes offered. Swimming lessons offered. 50% Off for kids under 5. Pedal & Play preschool programme. Goggles, Togs sold inside. **PRICE LIST ATTACHED IN PHOTOS**. Date: 01/12/2022”

“Top notch customer service with very friendly team. We were served by Sophia who answered our queries about the menu and also was kind enough to take our photo. Its always a delight to come to Elephant Wrestler especially for big groups. They have plenty of space and kid-friendly atmosphere during lunch time. There’s a variety of food to choose from, always tasty, fresh and never dry. We enjoyed the pork belly and sirloin steak. Tiramisu is a must-have for dessert! We will definitely come back again.”

“We had my daughters birthday party here and hired the room which worked out to be more affordable and we were able to invite more guests. We were allowed to do our own catering which made it even better and the tour guide was amazing. Even though we were late staff were great and polite and friendly. We felt right at home. the kids loved it! The parents loved it too! So worth it.”

“Where the world begins its day, In the distant South Pacific spray, Lies Aotearoa, green and grand, A sacred and majestic land. ​From Cape Reinga's northern reach, To Stewart Island's rugged beach, Two islands carved by fire and ice, A paradise of sheer device. ​The Southern Alps, a spine of snow, Where azure glaciers slowly flow, Reflected deep in mirroring lakes, While Milford Sound its wonder makes. ​The geothermal heart beats warm, In Rotorua, 'mid the swarm Of boiling mud and steaming vents, A primal power that transcends. ​The kiwi bird, elusive, shy, Beneath the fern trees watching by. The Māori culture, strong and proud, With haka chanted for the crowd. ​The coast is lined with golden sand, Washed by the Tasman's restless hand, And waves that crash and softly sigh, Beneath a vast and endless sky. ​Of sheep on hills and wine in sun, Where ancient forests are outrun Only by rivers rushing free— A land of pure diversity. ​A spirit wild, a gentle soul, New Zealand makes the heart feel whole.”

“Newly refurbished and it looks like a classical cinema. They also have a burger and shake bar on top of the escalators. What was nice was that they deliver some items (milkshake in my case) to you in the theater. Nice and clean and really comfy seats.”

“Very friendly staff and a nice range of books and legos.”

“Very happy with my purchase. Special thanks to Boston who was incredibly helpful and the girl at the counter (unfortunately I didn’t get her name). Thank you guys! Will definitely be back again”

“We had our 8-year-old's birthday at Zone Bowling on the weekend. Callie was our host and she was fantastic. She had all the kids happy and engaged the whole time. We barely had to lift a finger the entire party. 10/10 for a party venue”