Sport & School & Kindergarten in New Zealand

“We played Echoes of the Damned on Monday morning and absolutely loved it! The 9/10 scare rating lived up to the hype – pretty intense, especially for my partner – but it made the experience even more thrilling. Great atmosphere, clever puzzles, and plenty of scares. Highly recommend for horror fans!”

“We hold an acroyoga jam at Evolve Studio and it was amazing. We were lucky to get this space free one day for our jam. It is close to the CBD and it was easy to get in using the code. The space is super clean and offers fully equipped toilets and there is a kitchen with filtered water. What a gorgeous studio! We could fit 14 people easily and still had plenty of space. Loved the mirrors and the plants. Taryn, the owner, super friendly and was super kind! Can't wait to use this space again. Thank you!”

“Both of our daughters went to Kindercare Wigram from when they were 6months old until they started school. Every one of the teachers and support staff always made us feel welcome each day, staff were always approachable and the communication was amazing. Our girls were loved and cared for each day and their days were full of fun and different learning activities and opportunities. The transition to school from preschool was seamless and they were well prepared for school thanks to the amazing teachers at Kindercare. We have made lifelong friends from families at preschool and my daughters always love going back for a catch up.”

“Portobelo has been a lovely early learning centre for my son, he looks forward to going every day, and enjoys the social interactions and activities. All the staff are super nice and really listen and understand my son's needs and wants.”

“Three Trees has been an amazing preschool! The teachers are friendly and get to know you and your child well, and I love how much time they spend outside. Such a calming centre to walk into, it's been so well designed. We will miss this place once we're at school!!”

“I started at Studio Pilates Rangiora this year and already seeing the benefits! All the teachers are so lovely and really want to push you to do your best - Shout out to Emily! x”

“Phenomenal service from Lisa Tippen. Lisa dealt with our auction as we are absentee owners, she arranged every single aspect of the marketing campaign and staging required without any hands on involvement from us as we are in the North Island. From Go to Sold was incredibly quick with Lisa keeping us up to date with every single viewer visit and open homes during this time. She did not miss a single step and we have been blown away at her enthusiasm and dedication to getting our house sold, she is definitely worth her weight in gold. I would highly recommend Lisa to any prospective sellers as we have never experienced such a painless process in what we thought might be a challenge to complete.”

“I had a full hysterectomy yesterday and was discharged today. From the first contact, everybody who me and my partner came into contact with was kind, caring, professional & supportive. I honestly could not have wished for it to have gone any better... thank you to all involved.”

“My son has absolutely thrived since coming to Ace swim school. The instructors really care about the children’s progress and treat each child as an individual. The small group sizes make a huge difference, and it’s quieter compared to the bigger swimming complexes which has helped my son focus. I highly recommend this place!”

“Fantastic local brewery with awesome beer, staff and atmosphere. Best of all they are dog welcoming. Treats and all. In dog we trust.”

“Belinda Goodwin is a natural and empathetic dance teacher who appears to have found her true calling in life. Her classes are inspirational - each session commencing with Belinda giving an explanation of what areas and systems she is focusing on for that class. Each dance is demonstrated and its beneficial components explained further throughout the movement. Belinda also elaborates on the links between the physical and emotional aspects of the movements and how they are related to the rhythm of the music for each piece. As participants she reminds us off the importance of the brain to develop new neural networks which can only serve to benefit participants further. Belinda gains the trust of her pupils so they work hard to meet her expectations. She uses praise constantly and does not criticise or cajole her students. She encourages them to do what they feel they can best achieve within the limitations of their Individual conditions. The class benefits from her physicality, musicality and sense of spirituality as well as her great sense of rhythm. She loves to heighten the mood of a dance by adding vocalisations to give special emphasis to sections of the music that she particularly enjoys or wants stressed. Her special talents combined with her enthusiasm for life and her compassion, concern and consideration for and of her pupils as individuals make Belinda an unforgettable, excellent dance teacher. Lynda Pryor”

“Amazing facility with great community vibe. Massive out door area with real grass and animals for children to interact with. My child loves going every day”

“I absolutely recommend this centre to everyone with toddlers and pre schoolers. The staff here are highly attentive to my sons extra needs, and most importantly their communication is top tier. I will be sad when my son graduates to school”

“My brother Matthew did two terms of swimming lessons at Dolphinz. The teachers are kind and patient. Matthew is now a confident swimmer, capable of swimming in a pool that is way over his head. Heartfelt appreciation to all his teachers.”

“I booked a last minute appointment to come here which I found the process very easy. I arrived 20 minutes before my appointment and was warmly greeted with a “Kia Ora” by the reception staff. I instantly felt very comfortable as I am Māori myself. Everything following this interaction was smooth sailing.. I filled in the necessary forms and was almost immediately seen by the dentist. The consult was very quick and it was decided quickly that we would extract 2 teeth, this took no longer than 20 minutes. My experience was very positive and I left feeling that I had all the information I needed but also satisfied with my service. I would highly recommend and would also be coming back in the future. Atmosphere was nice, staff were amazing. Nothing to fault. I’m usually very against the dentist but I have to say this has been my best experience by far.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Exceptional Immigration Experience! We can’t thank New Zealand Shores Immigration Consultation Services enough for helping make our dream of moving from the United States to New Zealand a reality! After first starting this process with another immigration consultancy (who shall remain unnamed), we felt frustrated, overlooked, and like we were being strung along for endless consultation fees. Then we found NZ Shores, and everything changed. Our initial consultation was with Julia Cooke, who immediately earned our trust and gave us the clarity and confidence we needed to move forward. Julia helped guide us in the right direction and set the foundation for what would become a smooth and successful journey. From there, we were assigned to Clintivene Sechel, who was absolutely incredible — professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our success. Clintivene guided us through every step with honesty, clarity, and care. There was no hidden jargon, no confusion, and no surprises — just straightforward, expert advice and well-organized documentation that made an incredibly complex process feel manageable. We began our journey in February, and now, at the end of October, we’re sitting in the airport in New Zealand, ready to start our new life! I even start my new job on Tuesday! To anyone considering making the move to New Zealand: don’t waste your time elsewhere. NZ Shores is the real deal — professional, transparent, and truly supportive from start to finish. Thank you again to Julia, Clintivene, and the entire NZ Shores team — we couldn’t have done it without you!”

“Love the friendly staff, they’re awesome and well informed with good recommendations on all of their stock. Pretty good prices too :)”

“Very welcoming. Boy and my baby girl love it here. Awesome people, kids settled in easy family like environment and staff very helpful. thanks heaps.”

“I just finished my PT and diploma course. I was doing the distant learners' course and Josh was my tutor. i am beyond happy with my experience at NZIHF Hamilton, everyone there is amazing, easy to talk to. I highly recommend NZIHF Hamilton, the staff and instructors there will help you no matter your situation and they will make sure you are well looked after. Defiantly going to miss going up there! Thanks Team, keep being awesome!”

“Learning Links is a second family to us. My son attended 3 years ago and now my daughter. All of the staff are amazing, and they work together with you to nurture your child's development plus they provide healthy delicious meals! I truly couldn't ask for a better day care.”

“My daughter went there, and she says that it’s the best piano class she’s gone to so far. The piano teacher is super nice and will literally teach you anything if you ask him. He is also super talented, for example- my daughter asked him to teach her a song in a easier way, and the next thing I knew she was playing one of her favourite Japanese songs. She is very lucky to have such a talented musician.”

“My son has being coming to Hazlemere for a couple of years, and we are genuinely so sad for when he starts school. The kaiako are absolutely incredible and have such passion for what they do. My son has absolutely thrived and it has helped him become independent and ready for school. Highly recommend for any parents.”

“The host Steve is nice and communicatable. We were surprised by the abundant breakfast ingredients offered by Steve. The equipments in this house are convient. The decorations are beautiful. Staying in a storytelling house which used to be a school was special. We had a great stay in The Old School House!”

Riverside Dental Care is a dentist in Cambridge. The team focuses on spray tanning. Guests value the clean environment, relaxing atmosphere, professional approach and friendly service.

“Was friendly from the start and had the patience to give each student the attention they required. Explained things clear and thourough and taught me things i will use to improve my truck driving skills and saftey. Highly recommend Malkiat for any of your licence requirements”

“Absolutely in love!!! My 2 girls love thier new lunch box's so bright and pretty look amazing with the names on the box's just the right size love the fact we dont need to use glad wrap great for the entertainment!!! Well worth every penny!!! Happy kids happy mum thank you so much DEj kids ill be back for more ordering for my grandchildren xxx”

“Stephanie and her team have really helped my son after getting behind at school. The personalised lessons he has with Kip McGrath are perfect. First he got assessed and then all the "gaps" in his learning are being "filled in". With regular re-assessments we see his amazing progress. This is due to the supportive one-on-one, individual nature of Kip McGrath lessons. My son ALWAYS comes out after his Kip McGrath lessons happy (even if he says he doesn't want to go sometimes!) He also no longer dreads school everyday, as he's not feeling anxious because he can keep up and participate in class with confidence. I would recommend Kip McGrath to any child that needs help. Thanks very much, Fiona”