Sport & School & Kindergarten in Auckland

“Lovely staff and plenty good times with my twin daughters. 2005-2007”

“Came to this gym as a beginner and was welcomed with open arms not only by the coaches (Dean and Flor) but also by the members of the gym. Dean and Flor are always happy to help with anything fitness related and it’s very helpful to be able to pick their brain with any fitness related questions I have. Gym has a great setup with Muay Thai Boxing equipment as well as weight training equipment and cardio machines. Dean is super professional and has a lot of passion for the art of Muay Thai. I’ve been actively training here for 4 months now and I’m loving it.”

“My daughter is very happy here.”

“Our daughter started at Owairaka Kindergarten at the beginning of 2021 and she loves it. Having been a New Entrant teacher for seven years, I had strong ideas about what I was looking for in a kindergarten. Owairaka Kindergarten ticked all the boxes for us. The teachers are really kind and caring, you can tell they truly care about your child and know your child well. The outdoor and indoor provisions are great. There’s always new and interesting activities set up for the children so they get a wide range of experiences. Storypark is regularly updated with your child’s learning stories so you can learn more about what goals they are working on and their progress in meeting them. And most importantly, the children are happy and have lovely friendships with each other. You know when you leave your child will be happy, safe and cared for. I would highly recommend Owairaka Kindergarten to anyone looking for a great start to their child’s educational journey!”

“School has broad international view on education, sees value in and supports bilingual learning, including French and Maori. A place to go if you want your kids to be international citizen, more empathetic and more open minded to other ethnicities and cultures. Like without trades among countries there will be world war, ignoring another cultural heritages risks the stability of the society in long term. The multicultural learning environment is priceless at this school. I reckon if the kids after graduation can't find an intermediate multicultural place to go, consider expand to include intermediate.”

“My children and I are learning valuable skills as well as improving our fitness, flexibility and confidence. Thank you Avondale TKD for providing a safe and welcoming place to train.”

“Beautiful people and beautiful food x blessings”

“I went to that school for 6 years. The best years of my life 2004 - 2010”

“I miss St Marks, it's a great school”

“I rate Redhills kindergarten 5 stars because my child has learnt more then what I expected. Witnessing my childs growth over the years with Redhills kindy has been a pleasure and he definitely has the vocabulary, writing skills and the confidence to start primary next year. We love the teachers! but the head teacher can be a bit sour some days. Thank you very much Redhills kindy.”

“Neves Passion for Dance is evident her enthusiasm is contagious ! My 9 yr old daughter who was a little reluctant to try contemporary dance for the first time this term is absolutely loving it. ❤️”

“I really think it's the best academy. It is recommended for boys going to the academy with a clear direction and a lot of data, especially the Auckland Grammar School.”

“Good instructor who takes the time to explain things and actually makes a lesson plan. He demonstrates and then gives you a chance to practice. Competitive pricing as well. Highly recommend.”

“This is my school! Its the best policy there is now!! ”

“My son goes to Lollipops Mount Albert since he was 5 months old. All the teachers are loving & caring. They look after children so well. I am very happy to send my son at lollipops. highly recommended. They have lots of activities, learning which helps children to learn, improve & grow in all aspects of life.”

“I can’t recommend this centre highly enough. It has undergone so many positive changes recently, and the impact is clear. From the centre manager to the teachers and admin staff, everyone is genuinely friendly, supportive, and dedicated to the kids well being.”

“Best school ever! learnt literally everything i know here in such a fun way”

“Love this daycare, we have had two boys attend BestStart. They set them up for life in a very nurturing a caring way.”

“Amazing care by Andrew Liaw and the team. Highly recommend. Very professional, competent and caring. Thanks sarah Hutchings”

“This is an exceptional daycare. It's our son's first, but we've visited lots of different daycare centres and none come close to this one. The staff in the kiwi room are brilliant and I couldn't ask for any better. The centre design is amazing. Everything is so well organised. Despite us moving far away, we were still tempted to continue taking our son to this daycare, it's that good.”

“My daughter attended the Royal Oak Learning Centre for about six months, and I couldn’t be happier with how much she’s grown. Moving to a new country was a big adjustment for her, and this was the first learning centre she attended here. Naturally, she felt a bit uncertain at first, especially since her English was limited and only one other child spoke Chinese.What really stood out to me was how the centre handled her situation with such care. They arranged for a Chinese-speaking teacher to support her, which made a world of difference in helping her feel secure and understood during that challenging time. The teachers are not just skilled, but also genuinely caring. They really take the time to get to know each child and their needs, creating a warm and nurturing environment where kids actually look forward to learning. Thank you to the entire team for making her learning experience so enriching and enjoyable!”

“Martial Fitness is more like a family to me. I have been there for more than 5 years, Sensei Dan is both experienced and supportive. Staffs are always warm and helpful. I also brought my 5 years old daughter there to do training, great for the kids to have fun and learn some valuable knowledge in the Dojo. Highly recommended!”

“Miss Ghumkor is my teacher at Fairburn in room 26”

“kinz is so good my two children rayyan ali and yash reddy have been going there for 7 years now and they find it amazing !”

“Children like to learn piano and drums here.”

“Riverhead Montissori is and has been an amazing daycare for my three children. Reminiscent of a kindy, with a well loved environment and wholesome teaches, while still maintaining the child/teacher ratio and morning routine of a traditional Montissori daycare. The centre is well run and flexible, Rachel in admissions is seemingly always available and accomodating. Due to its community values and small country setting I feel that my children have very personalised care. For our family in particular we appreciate that there is always a very calm and happy atmosphere at drop off, I feel that this encourages my children to start a piece of work and allow me to leave without them getting overwhelmed or sad. My children also enjoy the mix of ages within the classrooms, being able to learn from those older than them and care/teach those who are younger. We cannot recommend Riverhead Montissori enough.”

“My son loves it there, been going for 1 year now. All the teachers are really caring and passionate about what they do. Great activities and play areas”

“I’ve sent both my girls to Busby over the last 2 years and it’s been the best decision for our family. Not only do our girls absolutely love the staff, us as parents, have also formed an amazing bond with the teachers. We really couldn’t ask for a better daycare. Alexia and Allie have been so easy to deal with and they create such engaging activities for the kids. Both my girls have learnt so much and absolutely love going. It’s very comforting to know the girls are always in good hands. I can’t thank all the staff enough.”

“My boy was at ActiveExplorers from 6 months old to 2 years. We moved out west so had to transfer but it is a lovely daycare with wonderful staff, warm and welcoming teachers. We liked their kaupapa and instilling tikanga in our tāmariki, with regular catch up events for parents and teachers that includes nibbles. They are connected to the community and have plenty for the kids to do, including guests who come in including emergency services or song and dance. All the children there are lovely and you can see they are all happy. It’s a lovely place and though it’s on the pricier side of daycares, you will feel safe and comfortable with your child there. Edit: I forgot to add that we were very impressed with the hygiene and cleanliness. You can see they put so much effort into ensuring ailments don’t spread as much as can be controlled. They have a high level of care that goes into ensuring the children’s health and wellbeing.”

“I visited many centers with my two children before settled at magicland Childcare. The single biggest thing that made me click was their open door policy, unlike many other centers, I was able to spend time with my kids till they were able to wave bye bye to me confidently, without tears, my younger one was turning two and my older one was turning four when they first started. Technically they should have gone to separate rooms, but owner made exception to help the process. So they were able to spend lots of time playing together and it built confidence for them both. Now they still play together and also have their own friends. I changed their sessions a few times and the owner and teachers are experienced and approachable and willing to adapt to my needs. I have come across some highly qualified professionals in the ECE field but when you want someone who is ready to listen and help, there aren't many out there, and here is one of the few.”