Entertainment

The first term of the year is coming to an end. It’s time to start thinking about entertainment ideas to keep those busy little bodies and minds occupied during the break and into the winter. We’ve put together some fun options to get you started. Have a happy and safe Easter!

Free School Holiday Fun at North City Shopping Centre
Visit North City Shopping Centre for fun free activities these school holidays. Find more details on the activities below at www.northcityshoppingcentre.co.nz.
Sand Art Fun 
Get creative with our free Sand Art activity centre on from 11am- 2pm from Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 April.
Do you have the NC Factor? 
If you’re aged 9 – 12years and think you have what it takes to be one of our three NC Club ambassadors then come along and audition from 11am- 2pm Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 April.
The Hunt is on! 
Find the colourful Easter eggs hidden around North City Shopping Centre to be in the draw to win a yummy Easter Prize pack from Butlers Chocolate Café. Free Scavenger Hunt entry forms are available from the Customer Service Desk from Saturday 7 – Sunday 22 April.

Armageddon Expo
Armageddon Expo is coming to Wellington on 21 and 22 of April. It’s a huge event featuring gaming, collectibles, twilight stars, animation voice actors, trading card tournaments, comics, anime and more! TSB Bank arena. Visit www.armageddonexpo.com. Tickets from Ticketek.

ZEALANDIA
Only at ZEALANDIA – join the new fun-filled full or half-day junior ranger programmes, or spice up your evening on a Kids’ Night Adventure. Bookings essential, phone 04-920-9200. www.visitzealandia.com.

Te Papa kids’ store
There’s always something new and exciting at Te Papa kids’ store, like a great range of educational games and books handpicked to feed your child’s imagination. Start your adventure today!

Paramount Theatre
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale about the enduring power of hope. In cinemas from 29 March. Starring the voice talents of Zach Efron and Taylor Swift. A must see!

KidzStuff
KidzStuff Theatre presents Little Red Riding Hood. The big bad wolf learns some hard lessons when he tries to tangle with this budding young superhero! On 7-21 April. Tickets $10, groups of 10 plus $9. At 4 Moncrieff Street, bookings 04-385-0292.

The Meridian Season of Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition
This charming ballet provides the perfect treat for children from age two and upwards. Wellington, 19-21 April, 10.30am and 1.30pm. www.nzballet.org.nz.

Staglands
Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café is located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley and offers a unique experience for people to feed and freely interact with birds and animals. Open daily. www.staglands.co.nz.

Holiday specials

Hutt Valley GymSports
Gym camp is designed to challenge, build confidence, inspire, and of course, have fun! For children aged five plus. Also a great place for your next birthday party. E-mail zn.oc1337697355.stro1337697355psmyg1337697355yella1337697355vttuh1337697355@nimd1337697355a1337697355 for more information.

Te Papa Discovery Centres
Come and hang out at Te Papa’s Discovery Centres this school holidays! You’ll discover microscopic bugs, try some haka moves, see a huge collection of Mr Potato Heads, and make some fun Pacific-style crafts.

Pataka
Visit Pataka in Porirua to see new glasswork by Te Rongo Kirkwood: Ka Awatea – A journey of life through light. Until 20 May 2012.
The Art of Money: Artworks created from banknotes. Until 23 June 2012.
Money Talks: Exploring the imagery of banknotes. Until 23 June 2012.
Pieter Hugo: Nollywood – Provocative images from the Nigerian film industry. Until 13 May 2012.
What name is your village – World photography by Bob Maysmor. Until 25 March 2012.
Mountains of the Baekdu Daegan in North & South Korea – Photographs by Roger Shepherd (supported by the Korea Forest Service). Until 1 April 2012.
Visit www.pataka.org.nz for more exhibition and event details.

Strike Entertainment Centres
Located in Porirua and Lower Hutt, you’ll find Lazer Strike, kart racing, pool tables, shuffleboard, arcades and of course the best tenpin bowling facilities in Wellington. Check out school holiday specials at www.strikenz.co.nz.

Capital E National Theatre
Join Buck – a champion dog trial competitor returning home from a successful world tour – and friends in this comic canine caper. Dress up as a dog and be in to win a spot prize. On 7 April, 9-21 April. www.capitale.org.nz.

KIDSCO
Kids love KIDSCO, enough to wake their parents early to get to the programme! KIDSCO plans activities for all ages and interests from five – 11 years. www.kidsco.co.nz.

Ben 10 LIVE
Don’t miss Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 Live: Time Machine during the school holidays. For the first time in New Zealand, all three Ben 10 series’ come to life in one awesome live theatre event. Tickets at www.cartoonnetwork.co.nz/ben10live.

Compiled by Tracey-Ann Abery