Sport & School & Kindergarten in New Zealand

“Definitely a great place for your children! My twins have absolutely loved their time here, the outside area is so large for the kids who love being outdoors, inside is set up with different things each day which my girls love. They have built amazing friendships here and the teachers are incredible and so so easy to get along with! 100% recommend to others!”

“My kids has learned so much in SMA. And they are always excited to come to learn and have fun. Ravi has also been a good instructor in all their trainings. Thank you”

“Absolutely loved my first class at Movement Studio! Fiona was lovely and welcoming, such a relaxing studio. The class was well balanced and the instruction/cues were helpful. I felt great when I left, would definitely recommend!”

“As soon as my kids walked through the gates they didn't want to come home. My kids have thrived more here then their last childcare. Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, i would happily recommend this kindy to all others looking for childcare in our area.”

“We’ve been learning here for over three years, and it’s been such a positive experience. The teacher is very skilled, knowledgeable, and patient, always making the lessons enjoyable and inspiring. We truly appreciate the care and dedication in every class!.”

“We have used the center in the past for our eldest child but unfortunately had to change it for a time. Now, we have returned, this time with our younger child as well. The center is highly flexible in accommodating our work schedule, always ready to assist, and most importantly, our son loves going there.”

“My daughter absolutely loves going to her acro class each week. She has been training with Amy for four years now and has gained so much confidence, strength and flexibility. She’s mastered many skills during her time with Amy and continues to enjoy working on new ones.”

“MyFlight was a great choice of flight school to do my instrument rating. From the well maintained aircraft through to the very knowledgeable (and patient!) instructors, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a professional organisation where you never feel as though you’re just another number.”

“Our daughter loves Early Connections. The staff are amazing and it feels like family. We couldn't recommend it more.”

“The movement project is fantastic! I am a hockey player and massage therapist with several old injuries. The sessions with Lawrence have really helped with my core strength, joint stability, endurance and flexibility. It is a great form of recovery but gives you so much more. Lawrence gives you amazing guidance and options to adjust the poses to suit your ability. He clearly has a lot of knowledge on dynamic functional movement and the anatomy. It's also great to be able to access the live zoom sessions as well as an abundance of pre-recorded videos, so you can add in extra strength or recovery sessions whenever it suits. Highly recommended!”

“Anna provided an amazing zoom-based mental skills sessions for our team. Both athletes and staff took away a lot of valuable information. We can’t wait to put it into practice and see what impact it has on our performance.”

“These guys are absolutely amazing. Going to a BJJ gym you never know what you are going to get, a kind gym or a gym filled with ego. This gym was one of the nicest gyms I’ve ever been to. The facility is clean, and well maintained (with amazing art too!). We visited from the United States and we were welcomed as if we’ve been training there for years. Zach was the coach for the night and he couldn’t have been nicer, and he was pretty funny too, with loads of talent to share. The class we attended was absolutely amazing and we had a great time. If you’re searching for a gym, or want to train while away from home, this is the place to go. Thank you guys again for making us feel at home, and for giving us a place to train the sport we love.”

“Bunnies currently serves as both my workplace and education provider for my son. When I went for my first visit 2 years ago, I was impressed by the size of the learning environment and the welcoming atmosphere. But I knew I wanted to stay after talking with the people there. The staff are friendly, they listen and are supportive of every child and family that walk through their door. It is a place that inspires me everyday as a teacher. I love that I can watch my son grow and develop before my eyes, guided by incredible teachers who have taken the time to know him. Bunnies is a place you've got to see for yourself, to truly appreciate everything that makes it special.”

“I have been so impressed with the way Rutherford fitness has made me feel at complete”

“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.”

“My husband and I both took classes with Delaney (my husband had to sit a driving test to convert his foreign license to a NZ license, and I sat my full test). We both found Delaney to be an excellent teacher. He corrects you in a really supportive and kind way, and pays attention to the little details. We both passed our exams on the first try!”

“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’re thrilled with the Plexipave resurfacing which has transformed our old asphalt court. Mel and Jules were fantastic to deal with. Professional, efficient, friendly and great communicators, nothing was ever a problem. Working with the weather, they came at all hours over Labour weekend to get the job done and the result is superb. Rob and Sue”

“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 love Yoga by Karma! From my experience there is nothing like it. It is so beautiful and I really get a sense of peace so I can focus on my yoga practice, so much nicer than going to a gym as you get the whole experience & much more. The lovely teachers have given me more attention because of the smaller class sizes and they have taken the time to get to know what works best for my body. I couldn't recommend Yoga by Karma enough! What a gem of a studio!”

“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 :)”

“100% recommend Ben as a driving instructor. My son had 3 lessons with Ben and after each lesson he was more confident and more skilled. Ben praised him alot and got him ready for his restricted test which he passed first attempt. Thanks for a great experience.”

“Thank you so much Rachna for this moment of awakening with the Shirodhara treatment. Incredible moment and special feeling. You are such a great person, gentle and very helpful. I will come back for sure if I'm coming back in NZ Best regards from French Polynesia Wish you the best Margaux”

“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!”

“Great place to train at, was in town on business and was able to drop in for a few rounds. Very welcoming & a great bunch to roll with. Highly recommended!”

“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.”

“Love Cambridge Pilates. Alaine is a wonderful and professional instructor who instinctively knows that we are all individuals with unique bodies and needs. The small classes allow for a personal approach - you don’t feel like you’re just another attendee, being rushed in and out of classes. I have tried a number of other local pilates studios, but Cambridge Pilates is always one that I go back to.”

“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! :)”

“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.”

“Absolutely loved pottery class here! Tess is so friendly and knowledgeable, class is always one of the best parts of my day. I loved the freedom to create, and with the guidance and expertise from Tess I was really proud of our work. Would definitely recommend and will go again!”