Children's entertainment in New Zealand

“Overall, our experience with Swimsation has been positive. The staff genuinely care about the kids, and the environment feels professional but more importantly, welcoming. We don’t usually leave reviews, but we want to say how much we appreciate Heart. She’s kind, attentive, and clearly cares. She always takes the time to check in on our child’s progress and makes us feel seen. Swimsation, you’ve made a great hire with Heart, and that speaks to the quality of the whole team. We hope she and everyone at Swimsation know how much they’re appreciated.”

“We really enjoyed our morning out with this mini golf course. Lots of challenging holes and a nice clean and good condition course's. The whole thing is covered so you won't get burnt by the sun. Right next to the mall, so great location and plenty of parking.”

“This archaeologically significant heritage site is under restoration and is not open to the public. The park is situated on one of the last volcanic cones rising above the industrial roofs of East Tamaki. Along with the neighbouring church land it makes up the remaining 13 hectare of a 160 hectare farm established by Reverend Gideon Smales in the late 1850s. Hampton Park - Large old tree with a long rock wall in the background”

“Received help from a lovely worker by the name of Jaimee and saying she changed my life would be an understatement! The clothing section looked fabulous for such a busy day and she was the only employee I saw even attempting to have it looking proper! She helped me at my worst after feeling like a whale in a sundress but she made me realise I am beautiful regardless, I went out for lunch later on in that same dress and have never felt more fabulous, truly life changing customer service xx Sue-Ann.”

“This place is perfect for an hours entertainment and fitness for toddlers, kids and adults. It’s quieter and has a more local feel so that the instructors can play with the kids and the little ones have space to jump and run. My mum has brought my son here for their toddlers play hours during the week and they loved that too!”

“I’ve taken my kids to Auckland Adventure Park a few times and they absolutely love the luge and the 4D cinema! It’s a fantastic place for children aged 4 through to teens. For younger kids—especially those in preschool and primary school—it’s an amazing venue for birthday parties. Their castle-themed party room is a real highlight, perfect for children who love medieval and knight-themed adventures. For older kids, the zipline and VR games offer plenty of excitement too. Highly recommended for a fun family day out or a memorable birthday celebration!”

“We take the kids here for Saturday basketball - the coaches are great and the kids have got a lot from these sessions. recommend!”

“Profoundly upset & frustrated to learn that The Warehouse has been been strong-armed out of Milford Mall, despite the Group's offer of favourable financial terms & the overwhelming support of locals in the area. We are losing the ONLY outlet providing DIY, Gardening, Furniture, Crafts, Home/Kitchen Ware, Appliances, Tech, - to name a few. It's a lovely, peaceful place with delightful ambiance. The last thing we need is a gym!”

“Fantastic support staff like Uthra and Hanna. The former helped my wife with getting desired undergarments and the latter helped with right choice of female perfume. Great experience with the staff. Keep up the good work.”

“Pretty good place to swim at however it does get a bit cold sometimes especially in winter. Usually in holidays the fun lane at daytime does get quite a lot of people going there. They have really nice staff there and are very helpful. The elevator which is outside the doors below the stairs to the left sometimes does take a while for it to come down and open sometimes. Its pretty nice since most of the time in the mornings all the other lanes do not have much people swimming there so theres usually plenty of lanes.”

“Massive range of fabrics and bedding. From the outside the shop looks small but it is quite large in there and has more than you would think. I was looking for iron on patch material and the staff were happy to help even though it was 20 minutes to closing. The fabrics is upstairs so if you have mobility issues the stairs might be an issue.”

“I have absolutely LOVED this gym. Everyone is friendly, the gear is great, it’s rarely crowded, and having the basketball court has been a great bonus.”

“My two kids started swimming at Swimsation Te Atatu Peninsula in April 2024. They had very limited skills when they started (way below their school age level). With the support of the great teachers they learnt so much in just a few months that now they are swimming beyond their school age level. The staff is kind and accomodating, we managed to catch up with our make up classes every time we had one missed class. Thank you! Keep up the good work, you guys are great!”

“Outstanding service start to finish from Clarence and Irene. Despite being busy we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. They both were attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely cared. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience Terry and Rina”

“I hate Shopping and had to buy some pants and shirts. I was lucky that an exceptionally professional, experienced and helpful team member named Alex has helped me to get everything I needed in the shortest time possible. THANK YOU Alex”

“We visited Crystal Mountain during the week ( school term ) it is a great place with lots to offer and very unusual and interesting things to see. It boasts A Crystal Museum and store, Huge indoor play area, two cafes, carousel rides and a roller coaster, interesting animals, large dinosaur statues and more... Lots of free parking on-site . Ideal for all ages and for kids birthday parties. You get to Interact with most animals and feed them (the animal food is sold at the main entrance Cafe) The indoor play area includes 3 rides ( Carousel, teacup and train), a jumping castle plus a Massive activity area and a separate play area for toddlers Outside activities includes a train ride, roller coaster and tractor ride. The two cafes have a variety of food on their menu and is child friendly, one cafe is situated at the main entrance and the other at the indoor play area. The staff are super super kind ,friendly , interactive and helpful. We noticed a few of the staff cover alot of responsibility of the park and even with all that responsibility they still made our visit so much more fun. A huge thanks to the amazing team namely the young lady that does the train ride and sees to the animals, the young gentleman that operates the indoor rides and oversees the indoor play area and the helpful lady at the cafe who took the time to explain all that we needed to know so that we made the most of our time there. The Crystal Museum store sell so many beautiful and unusual items. Cons: The Main cafe food is substandard but cheap, we didnt try the food at the play area Cafe. When we bought our tickets on Grab One we ensured we bought the full access tickets there was no mention that during the school term week the Rollercoaster and tractor rides do not operate, we only found this out at the cafe counter when we handed our tickets in. I will definitely be going back.”

“is a great one-stop shop for affordable and practical shopping. The store offers a wide range of products, from clothing and homeware to toys and electronics, all at budget-friendly prices. It’s a go-to spot for finding everyday essentials and trendy items without breaking the bank. The layout is spacious, and the aisles are generally easy to navigate. However, during busy times, the store can feel a bit crowded, and it might take longer to find specific items. Restocking could be improved, as some popular items tend to sell out quickly.”

“Farmers at West City Mall is an excellent shopping destination that offers a wide variety of quality products. The store is well-organized, making it easy to navigate through the clothing, homeware, and beauty sections. The staff are friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with product queries or finding the right sizes. I also appreciate the seasonal sales, which offer great value for money.”

“Second time coming to Pakuranga Chipmunks, each time was on my daughter’s birthday. We arrived on a Friday just after 09:30am and although it was a cloudy, wet and cold day…. The moment you enter the store you are welcomed with a ray of fun music and lights, a perfect way to spend your days indoor. My 2 year old enjoyed her time so much we stayed until 1:30pm! There’s a baby area with soft padded floors for your baby to crawl there way around and explore, there’s a 0-5 playground with sensory toys, musical piano, slide, and an upstairs playground with mirror maze, trampoline, walking rope and more slides - adults can fit too, I managed to comfortably explore alongside my 2 year old daughter, very study platforms. At an extra cost there are machine rides too. There’s also a 5-11 years area/playground that looked fun, we did explore the lower levels which had a large ball pit with a huge interactive screen projector where you throw the balls to eliminate the animal. If your child gets a bit bored of this playground there are arcade games along the back end of the store (extra cost) and a mini basketball court too. There are ample seats and tables close by to playgrounds. We ordered food from the cafe, for $39 I got the chicken burger combo & chicken nugget combo. A bit on the expensive side but the chicken burger was delicious (buns were soft and fresh) and they do have good coffee. Toilets were spotless and clean, a separate changing room for babies as well and a cool feature that I noticed was an area tucked around the corner from the cafe (outside of party room areas) was a set of comfy couches which is perfect for our breastfeeding māma’s who needed a comfortable private space to BF baby without the distractions of kids running around. Shoutout to the lovely owners for their awesome customer service, the lovely lady April was so attentive and I wish their business well for the future. Highly reccommend”

“Fast easy ordering Food looked and tasted delicious Burgers huge Love the waffle fries, Playground was perfect for our 4yr old to keep busy for ages.”

“I went to the store this afternoon to grab a drawer liner, but to my surprise, I found a big mirror I’d been searching for everywhere, it was finally in stock! I knew I had to get it before it was gone again. The floor staff, Lei and her two colleagues, were amazing. They helped me bring the mirror to the checkout and even assisted me in loading it into my car. I’m really grateful for their help. Thank you, Lei, and the other two staff members whose names I didn’t catch, I truly appreciate your excellent service!”

“I wanted to take a moment to thank Sue from YSL for the excellent service she has provided to me on the 14th of December 2026. “Great job, Sue! That clever sales trick was pure genius—smart, smooth, and effective. It helped me to decide on the spot without a doubt! Sue went above and beyond in showing few samples of perfumes and was very friendly though she had more than 1 customer to serve at that time. I would go back to her to buy more! Thank you again Sue for your great customer service and assistance.”

“Pretty huge iconic store in Manukau mall. It is an unsaid rule in our to visit this store if we are in Manukau mall. Ample variety of almost everything available. I or rather my better half particularly like the range of cosmetics. The kids section has a lot of variety. Some furniture and kitchen appliances also available but not a huge selection. The staff is helpful and courteous. Parking is not a problem since it is in the mall.”

“Kia Ora, just wanted to leave a 10 STAR review for a beautiful Tongan women named Taila she has such incredible customer service and her kindness radiates from her. When I first met her she was wearing a beautiful Kiekie (traditional Tongan clothes) for the week of the language, while assisting me in what to gift my partner she educated me on all of the things she learnt while barbering. The experience felt so personal and her connection felt so sincere it was like making a true friend. Will 100% be back again.”

“Great place to rest, refresh and refuel with great selection of food and beverages after a long international flight before catching the last flight home. Showers a bonus”

“Absolutely delighted with our experience at Amber Early Learning Centre! From the moment we walked in, we knew we had found the perfect place for our little one to flourish. The staff at Amber are exceptional in every sense – warm, caring, and truly dedicated to nurturing each child's individuality. What truly sets them apart is the love and genuine care they pour into every child. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a nurturing, enriching, and positively vibrant early learning experience for their child.”

“Had a great experience with my children here. Staff were young but did great, lots of patience with my 4 boys and everyone else. Found staff Really helpful with kids asking 100s of questions and just being kids. Definitely be back”

“I normally come here every week. Most of the time i visit the shop i come across to an amazing human being. Aggie, who is the team leader here, is always smiling, very friendly, polite and helpful. Thanks, Aggie, for your amazing customer service and hard work!! The shop is very tidy and well presented. Clothing is always clean, ironed and clearly priced. Great selection and fantastic quality products. Best Op shop!! Highly recommended!!”

“I have changed over to my prescription meds pickup to Chemist Warehouse Silverdale recently as prices are way better and the stock is 5x larger than regular pharmacies. It is always busy there with plenty of helpful staff often stocking up shelves. Most know where stuff is.”

“We had my son’s 3rd birthday here over the weekend and it was such a great experience. Everything was handled really well and I didn’t have to worry about anything at all. The party host Kaira was so attentive and lovely and made us all feel very welcome. The rooms was decorated nicely , the food was all out very quick and the kids had so much fun! Thanks so much! We will be back for sure :)”