Sport & School & Kindergarten in Christchurch

“Amazing dance school! The most friendly and welcoming environment. Leo is a very experienced, attentive, and patient teacher. I highly recommend it, for all levels, including people with no dance experience.”

“Such an amazing help, my driving teacher is so lovely at first I was very anxious about doing lessens but now I am more confident and relaxed i would recommend booking lessens they are so helpful :)”

“Great gym with an awesome atmosphere. Very welcoming with solid training sessions and an emphasis on technique. Also has a very flexible timetable offering early morning and evening sessions 5 days a week, plus a Saturday and women’s class. Greg looks after his students and puts in the time and effort to better their jiu jitsu. Love this place.”

“My paragliding journey started with a wonderful tandem flight with Grey Hamilton, the head honcho at Cloudbase Paragliding in Christchurch, and I fell in love with paragliding straight away. I decided to go to another company in Queenstown (just for the scenery) to start my paragliding training, but really didn't enjoy the teaching methods there so I came back to Christchurch to finish my training and become a qualified paraglider pilot. And I'm so glad I did! For starters, the scenery in Christchurch is also beautiful, but while you're learning you're concentrating so much you don't really think about that. What is much more important is what, and how you learn. Grey and his assistant instructors are very experienced, and they teach with care, patience, and with safety at the forefront. Also, (unlike in QT) they really love what they're doing, and I was never made to feel like I was wasting the instructor's time when it took me a while to learn something new. Grey also teaches all the necessary theory, from the physics of flying, to airspace law, to meteorology, and helps you through all the exams you need to pass to qualify. Having recently been awarded my licence, I feel super confident to explore NZ with my new gear (which Grey very kindly sourced for me at a discount price) ready to put my new skills into practice. And now I can enjoy all that beautiful scenery with no stress! Thanks to everyone at Cloudbase! :)”

“My son has just started at Karate here and is loving it. They do a free trial to see if the kids actually like it, which is very helpful. Adding in fun, game based activities, helps to keep the younger ones interested”

“Our child has been going to sweet pea for almost a year and has thrived. The teachers are really hands on and always available to discuss their progress and how the day has been. Each day there and new and exciting activities set up and the environment is perfect for busy toddlers and has a really nice homey feeling. Having an excellent chef on staff means that the kids are getting healthy and varied food. We have loved our experience with all of the staff and are excited for our second child to be starting in a couple of months.”

““I’m truly grateful to Dan for his incredible support and guidance throughout my resident visa journey. He always treated me with kindness, kept me informed at every stage, and made a huge difference in my life. Thank you!” I am so grateful for their services. I highly recommend their services to anyone navigating the immigration process.””

“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!”

“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 .”

“So pleased we chose Sara Anderson Dance for my 3 year old daughter. Sara and her team are so lovely to the little ones, we really enjoy our weekly lessons and the showcase was a wonderful experience. The older dancers took the younger ones under their wings, looked after them and made them feel special. Thank you so much Kathryn”

“Amazing dance studio! I've been dancing here since 2021 and I have witnessed my own growth as well as the other students. I love how ate Jobelle always spreads positivity and inspires us just not to be great dancers but to be better individuals. She never fails to show how passionate she is on her crafts! highly recommend Euphoria!”

“Best thing I did was sign up to altitude redwood! Such a fun environment to be your self and learn from some very talented people! Highly recommend.”

“I was absolutely amazed at how thorough Anthony was when he was checking my bike for me. He really knows his stuff and if something isn't right he will know. I have 100% trust in his ability and I feel like getting your bike checked out by him is a priceless task. Riding my bike feels so much better now. Thank you so much.”

“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.”

“I was sitting in the park one day pondering my existence, i felt lonely, i felt lost but there i see it in bold, bright yet inviting colours "Altitude Pole and Fitness". I was intrigued. I walked into the studio and i immediately felt a sense of peace - like i was at home. There were so many smiling faces, it was enough to make even the saddest person feel warmth. As i was looking around, the most beautiful yet kind face approaches me to talk. Little did i know that this was the famous 'Karry Summers'. Did i even have a suspicion that this person is followed by many on Instagram? Not at all because no one is humble like Karry. She gently chats away to me and invites me to come for my very own planned, personal and guided tour. After the tour, there was no way i could deny signing up, this place was truly incredible. One year of attendance to Altitude Pole and Fitness had passed by and i felt amazing. I was fit, strong, healthy, and creative. People who had not seen me prior to starting Altitude Pole and Fitness could not believe the changes that occurred as a result of attending classes. My life had truly changed for the better. Its a shame i can only leave a 5 star review on google because i would actually rate it a 10. This place is a dream. Chanel”

“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!”

“Maris is the best from ponies to amazing coaches! Nicole is so warm and welcoming, when I first started I rode Jordy and with him my confidence sky rocketed! I enjoy all of my lessons with the different coaches, and the different ponies and I have even had the chances to participate in some local jumping shows……without even needing to own my own pony. Thank you so much to Nicole and her Maris team!”

“Bumblebees is part of our lifestyle now and the baby hasn’t even started yet. It’s an easy and good vibe here. Only have to ask the kids to put their shoes on once when it’s time for Bumblebees.”

“Highly recommended. I regularly ride with the Mums group and it's such a wonderful experience. The horses and ponies are well cared for and well trained. Each time I go there I have the opportunity to try something new; from learning how to jump again, to improving my riding skills in the arena and even the occasional beach ride.”

“I suffer from really bad back pain and hip pain after my car accident. I was struggling to walk without crying, I was struggling to do basic tasks, as simple as cleaning my house. I just couldn't take it anymore and thought to try pilates. My husband said he would join me for morale support and to see if she could do anything for his knee that got injured during action cricket years ago. We met up with Mary for a consultation, loved her. We knew we needed someone who could motivate us, because we would much rather sit behind a pc playing games. Its been a month with Mary now and we are more conscious about our movements and exercises. I am walking better, no more crying. I painted a fence (uncomfortable but not fully in pain like before), we are walking alot more. The exercises she gave to us as homework are as easy as doing lunges down the hallway, wall angels whilst watching TV, squats while folding the washing. I see and feel a major difference not only in my physical health but also my mental health. Thank you Mary.”

“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 had a great experience with SOLE academy. I entered with very little musical experience, some tightness when trying to sing, and no way in hell I’d sing in front of anyone. My vocal coach (Ananda) was very encouraging and built up my confidence. She also had a knack for picking the right thing for me to work on and made it easy for me to understand and improve. After a short stint of lessons I have already gained a lot and singing around the home (which I never used to). The communication and experience from the whole SOLE team was very good and I couldn’t recommend any higher!”

“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 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.”

“Really polished crowd and loved my time studying with them. Your go to guys for all things food safety!”

“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.”

“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!!”