Sport & School & Kindergarten in New Zealand

“Jake has been great this week - super helpful during the refresher dive as part of my ReActivate course and great fun as our skipper for a day of boat dives, along with instructor Jack who was also really fun and friendly. Highly recommend the dive shop and especially the boat day, as it was great to see more of Waiheke. Adam and the whole team were lovely when I was emailing from the UK arranging my dives and have been helpful and patient with me given it’s been a while since I’ve dived.”

“Marko has been such a massive help to our son with his NCEA level 2 Chemistry, Physics and Maths. He is very knowledgeable and brings the subjects to life with real world examples. The sessions are fun and interesting, and Marko goes beyond and challenges our son to work out the answers for himself.”

“Entertaining, family oriented environment. We been 4x and are always blown away by the epic show the wrestlers put on. My son whose 6 absolutely loves it. We all now have favorite wrestlers. Such an amazing experience and highly recommend it.”

“I highly recommend Champs Boxing in Howick. The team is incredibly friendly and helpful, and they cater to all levels, from complete beginners to those with experience. Whether you’re looking to learn solid technique, get fit, or take your boxing further, the coaches at Champs are supportive and genuinely care about your progress. It’s a welcoming, down-to-earth environment that makes you feel comfortable from day one”

“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 grandchildren went through this kindy and absolutely loved it. It has the best teachers who are highly professional, approachable and kind. Everyone of them has a true passion for what they do. It is a very welcoming and inclusive place; they nutured my grandchildren in all different aspects of their little lives. We found it to be a very supportive and community focused kindergarten that allowed everyone to be accepted for who they are. The values that the kindy teaches are really just common sense values (having empathy, showing kindness and respect for others) this is clearly seen in both the teachers and the children when you are there. We thoroughly enjoyed the regular family events that they run and are often helping out where we can.❤️”

“Studio Move is the best place to learn dance! My daughter is now in her third year there, and it’s been incredible to see how much her skills and confidence have grown. The teachers genuinely care about the kids and create such a positive, friendly, and welcoming environment. We couldn’t ask for a better studio!”

“We feel incredibly lucky to have had our kids attend Kindercare Albany. From day one, we were welcomed into a nurturing and safe environment where every child is treated with genuine care and respect. After 8 years of experience with them, I have to say, they are AMAZING! We’ve seen our kids come home smiling, excited to tell us all about their day—and that means everything to us as parents. We’ve also seen the care and love the teachers show every single day - gently comforting upset children with long hugs, patiently explaining what’s right and helping them understand how to make good choices. It’s those small, quiet moments that show just how special this place truly is. The teachers and staffs really go above and beyond—not just to educate, but to make every day fun, engaging, and meaningful. They are exceptionally responsible and attentive, and it's clear they truly love what they do. The routines are well-structured, the communication with parents is excellent, and safety is always a top priority. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for creating such a special place, and we’re so grateful for the beautiful memories you’ve helped create.”

“Lucy Martin School of Dance has brought lots of joy to our family - fabulous teachers, great friends and a caring community to help young people shine! The only problem is trying to choose how many classes we can fit in the week (we want to do them all!) Highly recommend for all ages and stages.”

“They train with detailed explanations, and this has made young students kung fu journey quite successful. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, always taking the time to ensure every student understands the technique, not just the movement. Beyond the physical skills, we've seen a huge improvement in student’s focus and discipline. It's a truly supportive and welcoming environment—highly recommend it for any parent looking for a quality martial arts school!”

“I had the pleasure of working with Ant Tarrant bro on title song in my ep “No Face No Case”. From the initial consultation to the final mix, was professional, attentive, and brought a level of creativity that exceeded my expectations. The way they crafted the melody pattern and incorporated subtle sound design elements really made the track stand out. Even it was Punjabi track, that’s why it was bit tricky for us but bro make it a banger. If you're looking for a talented producer in Auckland who truly cares about their craft, look no further than Sundream Studios."”

“The teachers at Grace Christian Preschool are simply wonderful. They are incredibly patient, kind, and genuinely care about each child's development. Our son has flourished under their guidance, and we always feel so comfortable knowing he's in such great hands.”

“A centre that feels like home when you walk through the door; we are always warmly greeted by Denise, Janna or Jane at the front desk. Kids are then welcomed into their room by the amazing, nurturing kaiako. The staff are passionate, highly skilled at their jobs and offer so much support to families; whether its helping with settling your child in the morning, toilet training or remembering what's important in each child's life at home. Amy makes the most delicious meals which our kids both loved and despite using Amy's exact recipes to recreate these meals at home, our daughter tells us "you need to ask Amy how to make it as good as hers!" We consider ourselves very fortunate to have found Kindercare as we don't have whanau in Auckland, but having such a special place for our kids is the next best thing. Both our kids had five years being lovingly cared for by the unique Kindercare Silverdale team - after ten years of being part of the Kindercare whanau, it is really hard to imagine saying goodbye to the centre later this year when our baby turns five. Highly recommend!”

“Our child has been attending Kindercare Warkworth since they were 6 months old, they're just under 2 now and we can't speak more highly of our and their experience thus far. The Kaiako are friendly and loving, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming and they do so many interactive activities throughout the day, no matter the weather. It's also so nice to not have to worry about packing food as meals and snacks are all covered. We've watched our child go from strength to strength with their movement, confidence, speech and everything else. On the very rare occasion that there have been issues, they've been resolved promptly and professionally and we've been involved every step of the way. We feel confident that our child is in a safe and nurturing environment and absolutely recommend Kindercare Warkworth to anyone looking for a fantastic daycare.”

“Excellent coaching from Gareth - our 12yr old Son loves coming to his classes. Highly recommend this jujitsu club for your children - it’s an excellent afterschool activity.”

“Best BJJ gym! Super friendly and extremely helpful coach!”

“Have only been attending for a short time but absolutely love it. I am already seeing results and feeling fitter. Trainers are awesome - very helpful, encouraging and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend Boot It to anyone wanting to improve their health and fitness.”

“My son and his band have improved immensely under the guidance of Jesse and his team. They are super passionate, provide amazing direction and give their artists the opportunity to perform on stage in front of an audience. Can’t recommend Lila enough, your budding muso will love being part of the Lila family.”

“The restaurant Troy completely exceeded my expectations! The chef truly deserves special praise. The service in the Restaurant was friendly and professional I feel very welcome there. This is genuine à la carte dining at a high level, with fair prices and absolutely no compromises on quality.”

“Ethan has been a great tutor to my son . He makes the lessons enjoyable and takes the student's interest and style of music into consideration also.”

“Entered the gym having no experience in any fighting styles whatsoever, however Jake not only made me feel incredible welcome and supported at the gym but taught me several fighting techniques in an comprehensive & detailed manner. NFS heavily encourages personal growth outside of the gym, and Jake & Co. have cultivated an environment where being a genuine & authentic person is first and foremost. NFS is so much more than a kickboxing gym, cannot recommend enough!”