Autumn School Holiday Guide
- Gizzy Community
- Mar 25
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 27

Check out the offerings from these fine local activity providers who will keep the young ones entertained and engaged during the Autumn Holidays!

Tōnui Collab
STEMM Workshops:
7 - 13 years old
Tōnui Collab, 466 Childers Road, Te Hapara
9 am - 3 pm each day, need to bring morning tea, lunch and a drink
Online bookings and workshop details, www.tonuicollab.com
0800 8 TONUI
Digital Art - Tuesday 14th April
Game Development - Wednesday 15th April
Virtual Reality - Thursday 16th April

Free Holiday Fun @ The HB Williams Memorial Library
Nga mahi kei te haere | What’s on @ the HB Williams Memorial Library
Free kids' activities 9.30 am - 11.30 am daily. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wiki Tuatahi | Week One - Tuesday 07 April – Saturday 18 April
Library hunt
Library hunt Search the library for clues to solve the hidden sentence. Once you have solved the hidden sentence, fill in your details to go in the draw to win a prize.
Face painting - Tuesday 07 April
We’ve got the paint, you bring the faces. Self-managed face painting.
Diorama - Wednesday 08 April
Turn a shoe box into your very own miniature creation, let your imagination run wild.
Whacky hat day - Thursday 09 April
We’ve got a bunch of hats that need decorating. Get whacky with your creations and have fun.
Lego | Boardgames | Beamafilm - Friday 10 April
We’re setting up LEGO, board games, and a movie corner for those who just want to chill while the rest of the whanau play games.
Wiki Tuarua | Week Two
Secret garden - Monday 13th
Create your own little secret garden just like the book.
Bird feeder - Tuesday 14 April
Build your very own bird feeder to hang in the backyard. Watch the birds flit around the garden
Key chains - Wednesday 15 April
We’re turning our bits and bobs into key chains. Come and see what you can create.
Bottle cap mania - Thursday 16 April
Turn the humble bottle cap into something fun. We’ve got a ton of bottle caps ready to be upcycled.
DIY games | Board games - Friday 17 April
This was a hit last year, so we’re bringing it back. Create your own board game, you make the rules.
Pine Hollow Riding School / Riverview Treks
Pine Hollow’s holiday programme runs during the holidays, giving kids plenty of fun-filled days with treks, pony rides, and lessons.
The programme runs:
Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 April
Monday 13 – Friday 17 April
Sundays (12 & 19 April) also have lessons, treks, and pony rides, while Saturdays (11 & 18 April) are closed.
Holiday program $65 per day
If you require the minivan, please book at the time of booking - Pick up by the Tav 8.50 am and drop off ia at 4 pm. If you're bringing out to Pine Hollow, drop off is at 9.15 and pick up is at 3.30
When booking, please ensure you choose your days correctly, as there is a cancellation policy.
Bank details are Pine Hollow 06-0637-0264724-00. Please use the child's name as a reference.
Please contact Jacquie on 0277491629 or pm/text or email pinehollowridingschool@gmail.com

Gisborne Gymnastics / Club Holiday Program
$25 9 am - 12 pm
$25 12 pm - 3 pm
Week 1= Tuesday 7th / Wednesday 8th / Thursday 9th
Week 2= Monday-Thursday
Friday morning 9.30 am Preschool ONLY under 5 - $10
537 Aberdeen Road, Gisborne
Book online www.gisbornegymnastics.com

Commet Swimming Club - Holiday Programme

Week 1 = 7th - 10th April
Week 2 = 13th - 17th April
Elgin
Week 1: 4x30 min sessions - $48
Week 2: 5x30 min sessions - $60
Kiwa
4 - 4:30 pm
Use the portal to book or email Libby @ learntoswim@commetswimmingclub.co.nz
Tairāwhiti Museum - Holiday Programme
For more info and to register, head over to our friends at the Tairawhiti Museum reception.
East Coast Museum Of Technology
Open Saturday 4th April - 10 am-4 pm.
Adults: $10
Student/Gold Card: $5
Children - Primary/Secondary: $2
Under 5: Free
Tel: 06 927 7081
email: enquiries@ecmot.org.nz

Kiwi Pools - Holiday Programme
There is a school holiday programme at Kiwa Pools from Saturday 4 to Friday 17 April
The schedule (below) remains the same for both weeks.







