Institute in Christchurch

“Found this little café during our road trip around oxford. The place is charming and well maintained. Was pleasantly surprised by how warm and homely it felt. Sort of going to a friends house for a meal. The place is generous with the portion size and the staff are generous with smiles and hospitality. Would love to go there again. The peach honey bush tea is a must try! its been a day now, and im still daydreaming about the lovely gluten free slice i had. Yum.....”

“what a great spot for breakfast with the family. delicious eggs benedict, excellent plating and presentation, and great staff as well! they have plenty of gluten free goodies as well”

“Great place to visit. Bit high in entry fee but did the guided tour with Karen and she was very knowledgeable having first hand experience . Made the whole time enjoyable.”

“The Lincoln University is a beautiful place.”

“This is one of my favorite Thai places in canterbury. If you live outside of lincoln, it is worth the drive in to try this place. I have had the pad Thai twice and the crispy fish which comes highly recommended. Don't be afraid of the spiciness, get the medium! Beef cheek curry is to die for.”

“i have attended 2 weeks basic mobile repairing class. I want to become a mobile technician and NZISD sharpen my skills and gave me all the support ,clear all my doubts. Fully equip Lab and easy to learn. Mr Balwinder gave me personal attention and taught me easy techniques.he has good knowledge about what he is doing..Thank you NZISD.”

“I had such a lovely facial with Carol—she really knows her stuff and made the whole experience super relaxing. My skin felt amazing afterwards, and she took great care in every step. Her space is absolutely beautiful—clean, calming, and so welcoming. It’s the perfect place to unwind and treat yourself.”

“On our way to kaikoura and our Subaru WRX started playing up so came to this shop and they were amazing and found the problem and fixed it straight away… Highly recommend this shop for its knowledge, understanding and professionalism.. off we go to Kaikoura as very happy customers”

“Our daughter attended Kindercare-Addington for over a year, starting in the Tui Room and later moving to the Pukeko Room. We couldn’t be happier with the care and support she received. The teachers have been so accommodating to her needs — from helping with potty training to teaching her songs, and basic facts that toddler should know. One thing that really impressed us is how well they encouraged healthy eating habits. Our daughter now enjoys vegetables and fruits that many parents struggle to get their kids to eat — like carrots, cucumber, capsicum, and even onions! From the very first day I visited, I noticed how well the school maintains cleanliness and hygiene, which was a major deciding factor in enrolling my toddler. It’s been wonderful to watch her grow in confidence, skills, and healthy habits during her time here. Sadly, we have to move her to another preschool due to our recent house move, but we are very grateful for everything that Kindercare-Addington has done for our daughter. Highly recommended!”

“My daughter attended various classes over several years and loved the experience. Teachers are very talented and great with the kids. The annual show is awesome, with all the kids and adults involved. I highly recommend Jete Dance Studio to bring out the best in your child!”

“I wasn't overly keen on the little one going to day care, those exhausting years ago. But then the little one started and I was needed to do drop off and pick up increasingly for a while. The staff have some sorta knack with kids. My treasure of a child helps them, even informs them of the time and how to go about the required tasks. They have almost become her second home. She has blossomed so much and learning so much about being a good person, sharing toys beds mat time what ever. Learning about compassion for her class mates. This centre has been the best choice for out little treasure mostly due to the staff their patience under standing and willingness to push for that next step in development. I don't know who will be saddest about the eventual moving on to school the staff the little one or the wife and I.”

“Excellent service , definitely recommend”

“Our family loves Annabels, it’s a safe, caring and fun environment for our daughter to learn in! She loves it so much she asks to go to preschool every time we drive past. The teaching staff are wonderful, and are very supportive they welcome you and your child every morning with a smile. It has the rural feel and are keeping the old childhood traditions alive remembered by the parents when they were young. Would 100% recommend.”

“Both of my boys attend Annabels New Brighton and have since around 1 year old. I feel happy leaving the kids in a safe environment, well staffed & provides great learning and activities to keep them occupied. The teachers are qualified & really build a great rapport with the children.”

“I only have good things to say about Annabel’s - we absolutely love it! Our daughter started in the nursery, then the pre-k & is currently in the kindy, and truly thrives there. The teachers are outstanding- so caring, fun & organised, and have been so amazing helping my daughter transition to each room. There are so many fun activities - singing, dancing, arts, crafts, outdoor fun + more. My son has just started in the nursery & I am excited for him to be starting his Annabel’s journey.”

“The friendly professional vibe is perfect for all treatments and I feel I can ask any questions about skin care with open and honest answers. 100% caring and honest, passionate business. Pea is just a bit cute!!! You will love her and your in good hands.”

“Over a two week period I have completed the PG1 and PG2 course then passed my Paramotoring course through Parapro - with Dave. The course exceeded my expectations. Over the two week period I observed that Dave is the most experienced instructor in Christchurch (due to his age and time flying) his mannerism is both calming and reassuring, which made him an awesome instructor. I came away with the confidence to continue flying on my own. Hopefully for many years to come. So if its been on your bucket list, give Dave a ring - you won't be disappointed! Cheers Dave Garth Wilson”

“LOVE LOVE LOVE annabels Avonhead, I moved over to this side of town for the school & preschool. 2 of my children have been there in the past 2 years , my daughter is still there and it’s amazing! The teachers are beautiful , they take their time with every child . My daughter feels comfortable and safe every day . I would highly recommend this preschool and have done to so many people .”

“Great centre, teachers are professional and kind to the kids. Everytime I drop off a teacher makes the effort to comfort and settle my 2 year old in. Great facilities.”

“My three youngest kids attended Best start Halswell road and I couldn’t have been happier with this team. The center is run by Kerryn, who is not only professional but is kind, empathetic and went above and beyond to support us as a whanau. The staff are absolutely amazing!! I could confidently go to work knowing my kids were safe and well taken care of. Thank you to the team for the outstanding services provided. A special shout out to Ayanthi and Tegan who are phenomenal teachers, who have helped my kids thrive and who my kids absolutely love! Five stars for sure!!”

“Our son has just started at Huntsbury Preschool and I couldn’t recommend it higher enough. He has settled in so well and that’s all thanks to the amazing teachers. They have been so kind and nurturing towards him. They really get to know each individual child and their whanau. What I noticed in particular is the wonderful ratios for children to teachers - It is a truly a special place, with beautiful teachers and a gorgeous natural, outdoor setting. We are so happy to have found Huntsbury :)”

“We are so happy with both the nursery and preschool. The teachers show such a genuine and caring interest in my children and are passionate about supporting their learning. My son initially struggled with friendships and the teachers did an amazing job at discussing this with me and supporting him to make friends. I will be sad for his time to end there when he goes to school, but am thankful my daughter can continue on there. I highly recommend Te Whare Rama Balcairn Street!!”

“I am so grateful to Best Start Rangiora, with having to have my son start daycare at 4.5month old, it was so reassuring knowing he was going to a Centre where the educators really care, and treat him like their own. They're the most trusting group of teachers and I'm so glad I chose them.”

“I would give Casa a 100 star rating if I could. Both my children have absolutely thrived under the care of the beautiful team at Casa. All the teachers care for the children if they were their own and also provide encouragement and support to parents as well. The environment is nurturing, but also inspires creativity and makes learning fun. Also having the red zone as their backyard is a major bonus. If you can, I would highly recommend sending your child here!!”

“I've delivered cars here, and if you have an MG and are looking for someone who knows what he's doing, call these guys”

“The education and care for our two children are Kindercare Bishopdale has been outstanding. They have both felt loved, secure, safe and have learned so much across the board. All teachers and staff are incredibly friendly and have always been strong on communication and creating relationships with not just the children, but us as parents as well. Nutritious hot meals are a great bonus (how lucky are the kids getting fresh fruit crumble out of the oven?!)”