Sport & School & Kindergarten in New Zealand

“3 of our children have attended Big Hugz. 2 of them with neurodivergence and our youngest with a physical disability. Yvonne and her team are and have been amazing throughout our daycare journey and our children that have maintained close relationships with their teachers. Would 1000% recommend if you're looking for an intimate setting with smaller numbers for your children.”

“Stu gives great personalised guitar lessons. He is an expert, very talented and pleasant teacher.... Would dare to say one of the best in the country. Highly recommended”

“Em's yoga classes are medicine for my mind, body and spirit! She has such an incredible gift in her teaching, and knows how to exactly tap in to where you are to offer rest, renewal and a space to recharge. I find my intuition unlocks even deeper after doing a class and find myself receiving guidance which is so supportive for where I am and what I've been journeying with. I love how her approach is trauma-informed, and that she can balance playfulness and mastery when she teaches. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ”

“Shard's yoga classes and are not like anything else currently available on the yoga scene. Not for masses, this is personal, detailed, and curated just for you. She is knowledgeable and thoughtful in all her sequencing as well as a playful and intuitive teacher, each session is a little work of art and breath.”

“I danced at the Academy for 10 years, through my years dancing the Academy became much more than just an afterschool activity, but a family and community that helped shape me to the person I am today. Alongside the professional training I received from the wonderful teachers across all genres, I always felt supported and encouraged. The teachers made each class a supportive environment, ensuring everyone was learning, up- skilling but most importantly having fun. The teachers consistently catered to all skill levels, ensuring that everyone felt confident. Throughout my training, The Academy became my second home—I would spend the school day eagerly looking forward to dancing. I formed lifelong friendships there and will always cherish the memories I made. If you are looking for a place for your child to not only dance but be apart of an uplifting community, The Academy is the place to go.”

“Andy is a brilliant driving instructor. Plenty of patience, and delivers instructions clearly whilst making your child feel comfortable. Both our daughters passed after having lessons with him. I have recommended him to lots of friends. A+++”

“Just WOW! Such a cool experience. George was a great pilot, knew his stuff and handled the large chopper with skill. So nice to see our pretty city from a birds eye view. Feel very privileged to have had this experience. Would HIGHLY recommend it!”

“Great lessons, instructor was very kind and very easy to talk to.”

“Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Hamilton is like a second home to my 2 little girls. They are very supportive of the children’s early learning and individual development. The rooms are spacious, warm and cozy and provide different kinds of resources for the children to explore. My girls are always excited to go to kindy every morning. Since I have also recently become part of this centre, it’s good to know and see for myself how things work in the centre and how very passionate the staff are in looking after every child like they are family. As a parent, it gives me the peace of mind that my children are in good hands and are well taken cared of. Definitely made the right decision to enroll our children here.”

“The best daycare centre ever!! The staff is amazing, always friendly and approachable. Great variety of fun and educational activities indoors as well as outdoors for my little one. Will most definitely recommend this centre to anyone!!”

“A lovely centre with kind teachers and admin staff. Yummy menu for the children too. Lots of resources for little minds to develop and thrive. Nice outdoor area too. Thanks for taking care of my child.”

“absolutely awesome! The crew were amazing, the food was incredible and abundant, the dives of course were phenomenal. Highly recommended! The organizer, Brett, went above and beyond over and over!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Wonderful physio clinic. Kendall and her team are experienced in a wide range of treatments and I have recieved excellent care.A long term plantar fascia tear has been resolved and I am walking freely again. Injuries from a fall also attended to with good results.”

“Ryan was an outstanding driving instructor for my son. He was supportive, encouraging, and always gave clear, gentle instructions that built confidence with every lesson. Ryan took care of organising all the lessons, was always prompt, and was flexible whenever our situation changed, offering alternatives that worked for us. He also managed the whole restricted licence process, and my son was even able to use his car for the test, which made everything much less stressful. I would definitely recommend Ryan’s DriverEd, especially for teenagers who might need a little extra support to feel comfortable and succeed on the road.”

“Everyone is very supportive, the classes and services are all fun and are varied so that you can develop in all areas of health, fitness and wellbeing, on top of this the atmosphere is bliss!”

“A wonderful preschool. Our daughter attended for 2 years before school and she loved it. There is a lot of outdoors time, including a morning walk each day, and time spent with animals and on the farm. The teachers are all wonderful, and there is minimal staff changes which allows the children to be settled and safe. The children have a good routine, while still being allowed free time to explore and be themselves. I would recommend this preschool to anyone wanting independent, confident and kind children, as these are the attributes I believe Newstead Preschool teaches.”

“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!”

“It feels like finally I met my dream driving Instructor Jag whose teaching method is not just driving class but subconsciously training in mind how to drive well in exceptional perfect way and in a safely manner. He take all my fear out and make me drive like nothing else which is like so so easy. One in 10 thousand instructor Jag like instructor will found and is very rare since his teaching method is research based whatever he said is scientific and proven method thats why he is so so exceptional Instructor and rare to find. With his support and guidance from scratch I passed my Full Licence just few days ago. I recommend everyone who is in doubt of driving Jag is the final solution and the pathway is his teaching. Once again Many thank you Jag for your patience and Guidance I take a one leap forward in driving and in my life as a whole.”

“Great driving teacher! Very affordable and professional. Patient, clear with instructions, and helped me feel confident on the road. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn driving without spending too much!”

“We absolutely love this daycare! From the very first day, the staff have been so welcoming, caring, and professional. My daughter settled in so quickly thanks to the kind and nurturing environment. The teachers truly go above and beyond, not just watching the children, but engaging with them, teaching them, and helping them grow every single day.She always comes home wanting to show us something new she has learned. We’ve also noticed how much her confidence, social skills, and independence have grown since starting here.The communication from the centre is fantastic, we always feel included and updated on how her day has gone. The facilities are clean, safe, and thoughtfully set up for learning and play. You can really tell the team genuinely cares about the kids. We’re so grateful to have found a place we can trust and feel so confident sending our daughter to every day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching space for their child.”

“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 :)”

“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.”

“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.”