South Taranaki
KidzBiz
April 2016
South Taranaki District Council
0800 111 323
www.southtaranaki.com
South Taranaki
Alive with opportunity
Hello and welcome to the South Taranaki KidzBiz –
the comprehensive one stop brochure for all Council
organised School Holiday Programmes going on
throughout the District.
Inside you will find everything that the Council has
on offer these school holidays at its LibraryPlus
centres, the Hawera Aquatic Centre, TSB Hub and the
Happening Holidays!
To book any activity, please contact the facility
running the activity directly (eg if it is swimming at the
Hawera Aquatic Centre - give them a call, or if it is a
craft at Opunake LibraryPlus, then they will take your
registration.)
Want to be one of the first to get the
holiday programme?
Join our email database by emailing
[email protected] and we will email it to you as
soon as it is available – generally two weeks before the
holidays!
AQUA FUN ZONE
Join us between 1 pm and 5 pm daily during the school holidays for fun on the
GIANT inflatable toys and the hydro-slide.
April courses: Monday 18 to Friday 22 April
Enrolments now open
Course
Crash Course swimming
lessons
1 x lesson daily, Mon - Fri
Price
Levels
$ 40.00/week
• Water Confidence 9.00 – 9.30 am
• Kicking & Breathing 9.30 – 10.00 am
• Stroke Technique & Development
10.00 – 10.30 am
Private lessons (30 minutes) By appointment
$ 25.00
SCHOOL TERM 2, 2016: BEGINS 2 May 2016
Term 2, 2016 - enrolments for established customers open Tuesday 29 March
and for new customers from Monday 18 April, call in and see us to confirm
your place for Term 2. We have classes available for children from 6 months
old onwards. Enrolments are confirmed on completion of a Customer
Enrolment Form and receipt of full payment for the term.
To find out more about our AquaSchool call in a pick up a brochure or visit:
http://www.southtaranaki.com/council/facilities/aquatic-services/hawera-aquatic-centre/
Phone: 06 278 0021
Each activity begins at 10.30 am with traditional and digital stories
Week 1
Wednesday 20 April
Littlebits Electronic Circuitry workshop
Create techno dinosaurs and bugs
and watch them come to life.
Ages 9 - 12
Bookings essential
Week 2
Wednesday 27 April
Let’s dig up the past!
Be a Palaeontologist and discover
fossils hidden in the Library.
Create a rock art story to take home.
Ages 5 - 12
Friday 22 April
POOPtastic Fun
Squish squash clay between your
fingers to make your very own
dinosaur poop.
Ages 5 - 8
Friday 29 April
Va Va Voom Volcanoes!
Erupting volcanoes can wipe out a
whole forest - will yours?
Build an erupting volcano.
Ages 5 - 12
at Eltham and Kaponga
LibraryPlus!
Become a fossil detective and follow the dinosaur
footprints. Learn how fossils are formed and about the
massive dinosaurs that once roamed Aotearoa.
Join fossil enthusiast Rob Groat for this fun hands-on
dinosaur lesson.
Thursday 21 April
Eltham LibraryPlus 10.30 am
Kaponga LibraryPlus 1.30 pm
Join us on our dinosaur dig! Unleash your inner
archaeologist; uncover dinosaurs and treasure with
hammers and brushes. Create a paper Pterodactyl you
can fly around the library and at home.
Thursday 28 April
Eltham LibraryPlus 10.30 am
Kaponga LibraryPlus 1.30 pm
LittleBits Electronic Circuitry Workshop
Create techno dinosaurs and bugs and watch them
come to life. For ages 9 – 12
Maximum of 12 participants – bookings are essential.
Tuesday 19 April, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
at Manaia Library Plus
Wednesday 20 April, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
at Opunake LibraryPlus
Fun with Fossils
Join our dinosaur dig and
see what treasures can be
found then make your
own fossil.
Tuesday 26 April
2:00 – 3:30 pm
at Manaia LibraryPlus
Dino Nuts & Bolts
Unmake a computer –
make a prehistoric animal!
Wednesday 27 April
2:30 – 4:00 pm
at Opunake LibraryPlus
Come and have A
dig around with
Patea and Waverley LibraryPlus
Patea LibraryPlus
Wednesday 27 April 10.30 am – 12 noon
Waverley LibraryPlus
Wednesday 27 April 1.30 pm – 3 pm
Ages 8 – 13 ONLY
Please wear casual clothes; it’s going to
get dirty and dusty in here.
Looking after our
Planet at the Museum
School holiday programme
Friday 22 April 10.30 am – 12 pm
Earth Day activities all about protecting our
environment.
Family fun day
Saturday 30 April 10.30 am – 3 pm
Trees, trees, trees - Learn about Native trees
and join in with our woodcraft activities.
Aotea Utanganui
Museum of South Taranaki
127 Egmont Street, Patea. 0800 111 323
THE AOTEA MEMORIAL WAKA
HAWERA April 2016
All enquiries to TSB Hub 06 278 0646 – please remember to register!
MONDAY 18 APRIL
GIVE IT A GO - BADMINTON*
TUESDAY 19 APRIL
ROLLER SKATING
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Venue: TSB Hub
Camberwell Road
Cost:
$4 entry
$1 skate hire
Time: 10 am – 11.30 am
Venue: TSB Hub, inside courts
Camberwell Road, Hawera
Cost:
$2
Age: 7 yrs+
Miniball starts soon! Join the
Mountainairs for an afternoon of skills
and some fun games. Please wear
sneakers and bring a water bottle.
NEON DISCO*
Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pm
Venue: TSB Hub, Camberwell Road
Cost:
$2 entry Years 1-6
How often do you get to go to a cool
disco with your friends from other
schools?
Food, drinks and lots of glow stuff to
buy. Pre-purchase your tickets from
your school office or TSB Hub.
MONDAY 25 APRIL
TUESDAY 26 APRIL
You will find Dawn
Parade times in the
Taranaki Star.
LET’S GET CRAFTY*
Time:
10 am – 11.30 am
Venue: TSB Hub
meet at Reception
Cost:
$5
Age: 8 yrs +
THURSDAY 21 APRIL
ROLLER SKATING
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Venue: TSB Hub
Camberwell Road
Cost:
$4 entry
$1 skate hire
See what magic you can create!
Make your own witches or wizards
hat.
Beginners to advanced – everyone is
welcome to come and learn some
Badminton skills and play a fun game.
READY FOR MINIBALL?*
Time: 1.30 pm – 3 pm
Venue: TSB Hub, inside courts
Camberwell Road, Hawera
Cost:
$2 Age: 6 yrs+
WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL
ROLLER SKATING
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Venue: TSB Hub
Camberwell Road
Cost:
$4 entry
$1 skate hire
NETBALL SKILLS*
Time: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Venue: TSB Hub, outdoor courts
(inside courts if wet)
Cost:
$4 Age: 6 yrs+
Get ready for netball with the
Hawera High School Feats A netball
team, learn different skills and have
a fun game. Wear sneakers.
MOVIE MAGIC*
“Kung Fu Panda 3” (PG)
Time: PM session only
Venue: Hawera Cinema 2
Cost:
$8.50 per person (2D)
with a free small popcorn
Remember to book and pay for
your ticket at TSB Hub!
WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL
MASSIVE DAY OUT*
New Plymouth
Time: Depart TSB Hub
Camberwell Road, 9 am
Return approx. 5.30 pm
Age:
10 yrs+
Cost:
$32 per person
Catch ‘The Jungle Book’ in 3D
before grabbing some lunch at
Burger King. Afterwards we will
head to Airzone for a bounce
around and we will end the day at
the swimming pools zooming down
the hydroslide!
Bring money for lunch and movie
treats.
Children under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult.
FRIDAY 22 APRIL
MOVIE MAGIC*
“Zootopia” (PG)
Time: AM session only
Venue: Hawera Cinema 2
Cost:
$8.50 per person (2D)
with a free small popcorn
Remember to book and pay for your
ticket at TSB Hub!
GYMSPORTS*
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Venue: Gym Club
Burnside Avenue
Cost:
$5 per child
Try something new and have a
go at gymnastics!
Please note: You must book!
Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult
THURSDAY 28 APRIL
ROLLER SKATING
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Venue: TSB Hub
Camberwell Road
Cost:
$4 entry
$1 skate hire
GYMSPORTS*
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Venue: Gym Club
Burnside Avenue
Cost:
$5 per child
Try something new and have a
go at gymnastics!
Please note: You must book!
Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult
TARANAKI MOUNTAINAIRS GAME*
Time: 4.45 pm – 9.30 pm
Venue: Depart TSB Hub
Cost:
$15 Age: 8yrs+
Bus trip to New Plymouth to watch the
Taranaki Mountainairs take on
Southland. Bring money for dinner at
Burger King before the game. Limited
numbers.
FRIDAY 29 APRIL
MOVIE MAGIC*
“The Jungle Book” (PG)
Time: AM session only
Venue: Hawera Cinema 2
Cost:
$8.50 per person (2D)
with a free small popcorn
Remember to book and pay for your
ticket at TSB Hub!
SWIM & SLIDE COMBO*
Time: Anytime between 1 pm – 5 pm
Venue: Hawera Aquatic Centre
Waihi Road, Hawera
Cost:
$5 Age: 8yrs +
Enjoy the afternoon at the pools for a
discounted price (normally $7). Must
register & pay at TSB Hub. Limited
numbers.
Permission slips and/or registrations are essential for events marked*. Limited numbers so book early!
Payment AT LEAST 48 HOURS prior to activities marked* is also required
All enquiries and bookings to TSB Hub 06 278 0646. Open 8 am – 5 pm Mon – Fri for bookings and payments (closed ANZAC Day)
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HAPPENING HOLIDAYS
Hawera
Tuesday 19 April
5.30 - 7.00 pm
Years 1 - 6
$2 entry
Pre-purchase from your
school office, also door sales.
Limited Tickets
American Hotdogs
Drinks
Lollies
Lots of Glow things to buy